Talking the Metro's Red Line from Silver Spring to Dupont is the easiest and most direct way. However, through Sunday (Dec. 10, 2017) Red Line service is suspended between Silver Spring and Ft. Totten. You can take the shuttle bus from outside the station (look for the directional signs) to connect with the Red Line at Ft. Totten.
No
Always the Uber option
There is a red line metro that you can use or the marc train. Metro is most convenient and runs all day
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