Silver Spring station
Silver Spring station is served by the Red line on the Washington metro. On the Red line, it sits between Takoma and Forest Glen. It opened in 1978 and now handles roughly 1,629,630 passengers a year. It sits in Montgomery County, and its name falls under the "District" category.
Key facts
- LinesRRed
- DistrictMontgomery County
- Opened1978
- Annual ridership1,629,630
- Name originDistrict
- Distance from centre≈ 12.8 km
- Coordinates38.99380, -77.03130
No interchange: the station is served by a single line.
Position on the line
On the Red line
Map around Silver Spring
Nearest stations
- Takoma2.3 km · R
- Forest Glen2.6 km · R
- Wheaton5.3 km · R
- Fort Totten5.3 km · GRY
- Bethesda5.6 km · R
- Medical Center5.7 km · R
Frequently asked questions
- Which lines serve Silver Spring station?
- Silver Spring is served by the Red line on the Washington metro.
- Can you change lines at Silver Spring?
- No. Silver Spring is served only by the Red line.
- When did Silver Spring station open?
- Silver Spring station opened in 1978.
- What are the stations either side of Silver Spring on the Red line?
- On the Red line, Silver Spring sits between Takoma and Forest Glen.
- How busy is Silver Spring station?
- Silver Spring handles roughly 1,629,630 passengers a year.
- Where is Silver Spring station?
- Silver Spring station is in Montgomery County, Washington.