How to get from Fort Washington to Arlington County by bus and metro?

From Fort Washington to Arlington County by bus and metro

To get from Fort Washington to Arlington County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the P18 bus from Ft Washingtn P+R station to Southern Ave Station+Bay F station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to Pentagon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $5.60.

76min$5.60
Bus - P18P18
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Walk to Arlington County
Leaves from Ft Washingtn P+R

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fort Washington
  • 2
    Bus - P18P18
    Wait for bus
    P18
    North To Southern Ave Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Ave Station+Bay F
    ID 3004212
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Southern Ave Metro Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Greenbelt
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    11 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Huntington
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Pentagon
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arlington County
    Walk to
    Arlington County
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Fort Washington to Arlington County by bus and metro via P18, METRORAIL GREEN LINE and METRORAIL BLUE LINE

To get from Fort Washington to Arlington County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the P18 bus from Ft Washingtn P+R station to Southern Ave Station+Bay F station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to Pentagon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $5.60.

88min$5.60
Bus - P18P18
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Walk to Arlington County
Leaves from Ft Washingtn P+R

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fort Washington
  • 2
    Bus - P18P18
    Wait for bus
    P18
    North To Southern Ave Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Ave Station+Bay F
    ID 3004212
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Southern Ave Metro Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Greenbelt
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    11 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Pentagon
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arlington County
    Walk to
    Arlington County
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fort Washington to Arlington County

The distance between Fort Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Arlington County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 21.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fort Washington to Arlington County 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 Fort Washington

Fort Washington is located at Fort Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Gable Ln+E Tantallon Dr.

Bus stations close to Fort Washington:

  • Gable Ln+E Tantallon Dr
  • E Tantallon Dr+Buckmaster Ln
  • Tantallon Dr+Buckmaster Ln

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

Arlington County is located at Arlington County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Pentagon Station & Bus Bay U10.

Metro stations close to Arlington County:

  • Pentagon
  • Pentagon City Metro Station
  • Pentagon City Metrorail Station

Train stations close to Arlington County:

  • Crystal City

Bus stations close to Arlington County:

  • Pentagon Station & Bus Bay U10
  • Pentagon Station & Bus Bay U11
  • Pentagon+Bay U13

Related Routes

Alternative route from Fort Washington to Arlington County by bus and metro via P18, METRORAIL GREEN LINE and METRORAIL BLUE LINE

To get from Fort Washington to Arlington County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the P18 bus from Ft Washingtn P+R station to Southern Ave Station+Bay F station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to Pentagon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $5.60.

88min$5.60
Bus - P18P18
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Walk to Arlington County
Leaves from Ft Washingtn P+R

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fort Washington
  • 2
    Bus - P18P18
    Wait for bus
    P18
    North To Southern Ave Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Ave Station+Bay F
    ID 3004212
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Southern Ave Metro Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Greenbelt
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    11 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Pentagon
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arlington County
    Walk to
    Arlington County
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fort Washington to Arlington County?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line P18, Bus line METRORAIL GREEN LINE, Bus line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fort Washington to Arlington County?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line P18, Bus line METRORAIL GREEN LINE, Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fort Washington and Arlington County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Fort Washington to Arlington County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The P18 bus line goes from North To Southern Ave Station station near Fort Washington to Southern Ave Station+Bay F station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Southern Ave Station+Bay F station near Arlington County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Fort Washington and Arlington County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the P18 bus from the North To Southern Ave Station stop near Fort Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Southern Ave Station+Bay F station, which is closest to Arlington County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Fort Washington to Arlington County?

    The ride from Fort Washington to Arlington County costs $5.60.