How to get from Gainesville to Bethesda by bus and metro?

From Gainesville to Bethesda by bus and metro

To get from Gainesville to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 61 bus from Limestone Commuter Lot station to Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Metro Center station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $14.85.

118min$14.85
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from Limestone Commuter Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limestone Commuter Lot
    ID LimeLH
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Tysons Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals
    ID TYSONS
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Tysons Corner
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo Town Center
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    30 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Bethesda Metro Station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gainesville to Bethesda by bus and metro via 61, 611 and METRORAIL RED LINE

To get from Gainesville to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 61 bus from Limestone Commuter Lot station to Cushing Commuter Lot station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 611 bus and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Metro Center station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $21.95.

128min$21.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
Bus - 611611
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from Limestone Commuter Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limestone Commuter Lot
    ID LimeLH
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Tysons Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cushing Commuter Lot
    ID Cushing
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 611611
    Wait for bus
    611
    Washington Dc / L'Enfant Plaza
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14th St @ F St Nw
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Metro Center
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Bethesda Metro Station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gainesville to Bethesda

The distance between Gainesville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 49.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gainesville to Bethesda 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 Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Bethesda is located at Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Montgomery Ave + East La.

Metro stations close to Bethesda:

  • Medical Center Metro
  • Friendship Heights
  • Tenleytown Metro Station

Bus stations close to Bethesda:

  • Montgomery Ave + East La
  • Montgomery Ln & East Ln
  • Wisconsin Ave & Elm St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gainesville to Bethesda by bus and metro via 61, 611 and METRORAIL RED LINE

To get from Gainesville to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 61 bus from Limestone Commuter Lot station to Cushing Commuter Lot station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 611 bus and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Metro Center station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $21.95.

128min$21.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
Bus - 611611
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from Limestone Commuter Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limestone Commuter Lot
    ID LimeLH
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Tysons Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cushing Commuter Lot
    ID Cushing
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 611611
    Wait for bus
    611
    Washington Dc / L'Enfant Plaza
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14th St @ F St Nw
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Metro Center
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Bethesda Metro Station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gainesville to Bethesda?

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Bus line 61, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gainesville to Bethesda?

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 61, Bus line 611, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gainesville and Bethesda 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 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gainesville to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The 61 bus line goes from Limestone Commuter Lot station near Gainesville to Tysons Corner station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Tysons Corner station near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Gainesville and Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the 61 bus from the Limestone Commuter Lot stop near Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Tysons Corner station, which is closest to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Gainesville to Bethesda?

    The ride from Gainesville to Bethesda costs $14.85.