How to get from Arlington to Annapolis by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Arlington to Annapolis in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Rosslyn Metro Station station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the FLIXBUS 2605 bus from Washington Union Station station to West St & Calvert St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
Walk to Annapolis
Leaves from Rosslyn Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    8 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Fort Totten - Red
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2605
    New York Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Calvert St
    ID 11694
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Annapolis
    Walk to
    Annapolis
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, metro and train

To get from Arlington to Annapolis in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one metro line, one train line and one bus line: take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Rosslyn Metro Station station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FREDERICKSBURG LINE train and finally take the FLIXBUS 2605 bus from Washington Union Station station to West St & Calvert St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Train - FREDERICKSBURG LINEFREDERICKSBURG LINE
Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
Walk to Annapolis
Leaves from Rosslyn Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - FREDERICKSBURG LINEFREDERICKSBURG LINE
    Wait for train
    FREDERICKSBURG LINE
    314 Union Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2605
    New York Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Calvert St
    ID 11694
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Annapolis
    Walk to
    Annapolis
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington to Annapolis

The distance between Arlington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Annapolis, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 34.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington to Annapolis by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Arlington

Arlington is located at Arlington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Rosslyn, Va.

Metro stations close to Arlington:

  • Rosslyn Metro Station
  • Foggy Bottom Gwu Kennedy Center Metro Station
  • Arlington Cemetery Metrorail Station

Bus stations close to Arlington:

  • Rosslyn, Va
  • Wilson Blvd Wb @ N Moore St FS
  • Wilson Blvd Eb @ Fort Myer Dr Ns

Public transit stations close to Annapolis, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Annapolis is located at Annapolis, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Church Circle at Court House.

Bus stations close to Annapolis:

  • Church Circle at Court House
  • West St. And Church Circle
  • West St & Church Cir

Related Routes

By bus, metro and train

To get from Arlington to Annapolis in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one metro line, one train line and one bus line: take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Rosslyn Metro Station station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FREDERICKSBURG LINE train and finally take the FLIXBUS 2605 bus from Washington Union Station station to West St & Calvert St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Train - FREDERICKSBURG LINEFREDERICKSBURG LINE
Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
Walk to Annapolis
Leaves from Rosslyn Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - FREDERICKSBURG LINEFREDERICKSBURG LINE
    Wait for train
    FREDERICKSBURG LINE
    314 Union Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2605
    New York Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Calvert St
    ID 11694
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Annapolis
    Walk to
    Annapolis
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arlington to Annapolis?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line FLIXBUS 2605.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arlington to Annapolis?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line FREDERICKSBURG LINE, Bus line FLIXBUS 2605.

  • Is there a direct metro between Arlington and Annapolis in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Arlington to Annapolis in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro line goes from Rosslyn Metro Station station near Arlington to Largo station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Largo station near Annapolis in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Arlington to Annapolis in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Arlington and Annapolis in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Arlington to get to Annapolis in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from the Rosslyn Metro Station station near Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Arlington and Annapolis in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the metro at the Largo stop, which is closest to Annapolis in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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