How to get from Forest Glen to Bethesda by bus?

By bus

To get from Forest Glen to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the Y2 bus from Georgia Av+Forest Glen Rd station to Silver Spring+Bus Bay 219 station. Next, take the J2 bus from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102 station to Bethesda+Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

45min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Y2Y2
Bus - J2J2
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from Georgia Av+Forest Glen Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Georgia Av+Forest Glen Rd
    ID 2000326
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Y2Y2
    Wait for bus
    Y2
    South To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 219
    ID 2005470
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 102
    ID 2005453
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J2J2
    Wait for bus
    J2
    West To Montgomery Mall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bethesda+Bay B
    ID 2001249
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Bethesda
    Walk to
    Bethesda
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via Y2, 5 and 34

To get from Forest Glen to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the Y2 bus from Georgia Av+Forest Glen Rd station to Georgia Av+Seminary Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 5 bus and finally take the 34 bus from Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave station to Bethesda Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

41min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Y2Y2
Bus - 55
Bus - 3434
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from Georgia Av+Forest Glen Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Georgia Av+Forest Glen Rd
    ID 2000326
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Y2Y2
    Wait for bus
    Y2
    South To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Georgia Av+Seminary Rd
    ID 2000289
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & Linden Ln
    ID 25832
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Twinbrook
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave
    8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Friendship Heights
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bethesda Station
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bethesda
    Walk to
    Bethesda
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Forest Glen to Bethesda

The distance between Forest Glen, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 6.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Glen to Bethesda by bus, 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 Forest Glen

Forest Glen is located at Forest Glen, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Forest Glen.

Train stations close to Forest Glen:

  • Silver Spring
  • Kensington

Bus stations close to Forest Glen:

  • Forest Glen
  • Forest Glen Rd & Georgia Ave
  • Georgia Av+Forest Glen Rd

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 Bethesda Station.

Metro stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda Metro Station
  • Medical Center Metro
  • Friendship Heights

Bus stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda Station
  • Bethesda+Bay C
  • Bethesda+Bay B

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via Y2, 5 and 34

To get from Forest Glen to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the Y2 bus from Georgia Av+Forest Glen Rd station to Georgia Av+Seminary Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 5 bus and finally take the 34 bus from Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave station to Bethesda Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

41min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Y2Y2
Bus - 55
Bus - 3434
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from Georgia Av+Forest Glen Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Georgia Av+Forest Glen Rd
    ID 2000326
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - Y2Y2
    Wait for bus
    Y2
    South To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Georgia Av+Seminary Rd
    ID 2000289
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & Linden Ln
    ID 25832
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Twinbrook
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave
    8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Friendship Heights
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bethesda Station
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bethesda
    Walk to
    Bethesda
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forest Glen to Bethesda?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line Y2, Bus line J2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Glen to Bethesda?

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line Y2, Bus line 5, Bus line 34.

  • Is there a direct bus between Forest Glen and Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

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

    The Y2 bus line goes from Georgia Av+Forest Glen Rd station near Forest Glen to South To Silver Spring Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till South To Silver Spring Station station near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Forest Glen and Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 45 min.

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

    Get on the Y2 bus from the Georgia Av+Forest Glen Rd stop near Forest Glen in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the South To Silver Spring Station stop, which is closest to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • When is the first metro from Forest Glen to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The first metro from Forest Glen to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is Metrorail Red Line. It leaves the Forest Glen station at 3:05 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Forest Glen to Bethesda?

    The ride from Forest Glen to Bethesda costs $4.00.

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