New Carrollton–Silver Spring Line
| P30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| New Carrollton-Silver Spring Line | |||
Former Route F4 in Silver Spring in May 2018 | |||
| Overview | |||
| System | Metrobus | ||
| Operator | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | ||
| Garage | Landover | ||
| Livery | Local | ||
| Status | In Service | ||
| Began service | February 19, 1978 | ||
| Predecessors | J4, F4 | ||
| Route | |||
| Locale | Prince George's County, Montgomery County | ||
| Communities served | New Carrollton, Riverdale, Hyattsville, Lewisdale, Green Meadows, Chillum, Carole Highlands, Takoma Park, Silver Spring | ||
| Landmarks served | Riverdale Park, Hyattsville Crossing station, The Mall at Prince George's, Montgomery College (Takoma Park/Silver Spring) | ||
| Start | New Carrollton station | ||
| Via | Riverdale Road, East-West Highway, Ethan Allen Avenue, Philadelphia Avenue | ||
| End | Silver Spring station | ||
| Service | |||
| Level | Daily | ||
| Frequency | 12-15 minutes (7 AM - 9 PM) 30 - 60 minutes (After 9 PM) | ||
| Operates | 4:50 AM – 2:00 AM | ||
| Ridership | 2,768,533 (FY 2024) | ||
| Transfers | SmarTrip only | ||
| Timetable | New Carrollton-Silver Spring Line | ||
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The New Carrollton–Silver Spring Line, designated as Route P30, is a daily bus route operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority between New Carrollton station of the Orange and Silver Lines of the Washington Metro and Silver Spring station of the Red Line of the Washington Metro. The line operates every 12 minutes between 7AM and 9PM, and 30–60 minutes after 9PM. P30 trips are roughly 62 minutes. The line provides service on the East-West Highway corridor from the eastern portion of Prince George's County to Montgomery County.