How to get from Fort Washington to Bethesda by bus and metro?

Fort Washington to Bethesda - Bus Schedule

The P97 bus from Fort Washington to Bethesda runs from 4:32 AM to 6:30 PM, with departures every 15 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 1 hr 27 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Fort Washington to Bethesda by bus and metro

To get from Fort Washington to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the P97 bus from Ft Washingtn P+R station to Southern Av+Bay D station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN metro and finally take the RED metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $3.25. The bus and metro schedule from Fort Washington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Bethesda on the Moovit app.

87min$3.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - P97P97
Metro - GREEN
Metro - RED
Walk to Bethesda
Leaves from Ft Washingtn P+R

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ft Washingtn P+R
    ID 3002813
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - P97P97
    Wait for bus
    P97
    North To Southern Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Av+Bay D
    ID 3003949
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Southern Ave Metro Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - GREENGREEN
    Wait for metro
    GREEN
    Greenbelt
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    14 min
  • 7
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    18 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 Fort Washington to Bethesda

The distance between Fort Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 27.52 mi, which can typically be traveled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington to Bethesda

To check the bus and metro schedule from Fort Washington to Bethesda using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Fort Washington) 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line P97, Metro line GREEN, Metro line RED.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fort Washington 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 traveling time is 1 hr 27 min.

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

    The P97 bus line goes from Ft Washingtn P+R station near Fort Washington to Southern Av+Bay D station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Southern Av+Bay D station near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Fort Washington and Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the P97 bus from the Ft Washingtn P+R stop near Fort Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Southern Av+Bay D station, which is closest to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from Fort Washington to Bethesda costs $3.25.

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