How to get from Falls Church to Bethesda by bus and metro?

From Falls Church to Bethesda by bus and metro

To get from Falls Church to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the F50 bus from N Washington St+Columbia St station to E Falls Church Station + Bus Bay D station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SILVER metro and finally take the RED metro from Metro Center station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and metro schedule from Falls Church may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Bethesda on the Moovit app.

52min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - F50F50
Metro - SILVER
Metro - RED
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from N Washington St+Columbia St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Washington St+Columbia St
    ID 6000566
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - F50F50
    Wait for bus
    F50
    East To Ballston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Falls Church Station + Bus Bay D
    ID 6000822
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    East Falls Church
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    Largo
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    19 min
  • 7
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bethesda
    Walk to
    Bethesda
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Falls Church to Bethesda by bus and metro via F20, ORANGE and RED

To get from Falls Church to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the F20 bus from N Washington St+Columbia St station to East Falls Church+Bay B station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE metro and finally take the RED metro from Metro Center station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and metro schedule from Falls Church may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Bethesda on the Moovit app.

57min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - F20F20
Metro - ORANGE
Metro - RED
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from N Washington St+Columbia St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Washington St+Columbia St
    ID 6000566
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - F20F20
    Wait for bus
    F20
    East To King St-Old Town
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Falls Church+Bay B
    ID 6000799
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    East Falls Church
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    New Carrollton
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    19 min
  • 7
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bethesda
    Walk to
    Bethesda
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Falls Church to Bethesda

The distance between Falls Church, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 16.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Falls Church 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.

Bus And Metro schedule from Falls Church to Bethesda

To check the bus and metro schedule from Falls Church to Bethesda using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Falls Church) and destination (Bethesda), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Falls Church to Bethesda by bus and metro via F20, ORANGE and RED

To get from Falls Church to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the F20 bus from N Washington St+Columbia St station to East Falls Church+Bay B station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE metro and finally take the RED metro from Metro Center station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and metro schedule from Falls Church may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Bethesda on the Moovit app.

57min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - F20F20
Metro - ORANGE
Metro - RED
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from N Washington St+Columbia St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Washington St+Columbia St
    ID 6000566
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - F20F20
    Wait for bus
    F20
    East To King St-Old Town
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Falls Church+Bay B
    ID 6000799
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    East Falls Church
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    New Carrollton
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    19 min
  • 7
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bethesda
    Walk to
    Bethesda
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Falls Church to Bethesda?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line F50, Metro line SILVER, Metro line RED.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Falls Church to Bethesda?

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line F20, Metro line ORANGE, Metro line RED.

  • Is there a direct bus between Falls Church 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 52 min.

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

    The F50 bus line goes from N Washington St+Columbia St station near Falls Church to East To Ballston station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till East To Ballston station near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Falls Church and Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 52 min.

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

    Get on the F50 bus from the N Washington St+Columbia St stop near Falls Church in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Falls Church to Bethesda?

    The ride from Falls Church to Bethesda costs $2.00.

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