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

By bus and metro

To get from Glenarden to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the A12 bus from Glenarden Pw+Municipal Ctr station to Addison Rd Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL BLUE 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 46 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

106min$8.00
Bus - A12A12
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from Glenarden Pw+Municipal Ctr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glenarden
  • 2
    Bus - A12A12
    Wait for bus
    A12
    South To Capitol Heights Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Addison Rd Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Addison Road Metro Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    24 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 by bus and metro via A12, 96 and METRORAIL RED LINE

To get from Glenarden to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the A12 bus from Glenarden Pw+Municipal Ctr station to Capitol Heights Station + Bus Bay B station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 bus and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Union Station station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $8.05.

106min$8.05
Bus - A12A12
Bus - 9696
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from Glenarden Pw+Municipal Ctr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glenarden
  • 2
    Bus - A12A12
    Wait for bus
    A12
    South To Capitol Heights Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capitol Heights Station + Bus Bay B
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Capitol Heights+Bus Bay C
    ID 3000982
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    West To Tenleytown Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Av Ne+1 St NE
    ID 1003742
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 9
    Ride to metro station Bethesda Metro Station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Glenarden to Bethesda

The distance between Glenarden, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 22.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glenarden 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 Glenarden

Glenarden is located at Glenarden, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Glenarden Pw+Municipal Ctr.

Metro stations close to Glenarden:

  • New Carrollton Metro Station
  • Landover Metro Station

Train stations close to Glenarden:

  • New Carrollton, Md

Bus stations close to Glenarden:

  • Glenarden Pw+Municipal Ctr
  • Glenarden Pw+Reed St
  • Glenarden Pw+Ml King Jr Hw

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 and metro via A12, 96 and METRORAIL RED LINE

To get from Glenarden to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the A12 bus from Glenarden Pw+Municipal Ctr station to Capitol Heights Station + Bus Bay B station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 bus and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Union Station station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $8.05.

106min$8.05
Bus - A12A12
Bus - 9696
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Leaves from Glenarden Pw+Municipal Ctr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glenarden
  • 2
    Bus - A12A12
    Wait for bus
    A12
    South To Capitol Heights Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capitol Heights Station + Bus Bay B
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Capitol Heights+Bus Bay C
    ID 3000982
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    West To Tenleytown Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Av Ne+1 St NE
    ID 1003742
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 9
    Ride to metro station Bethesda Metro Station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line A12, Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Bus line A12, Bus line 96, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glenarden 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 46 min.

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

    The A12 bus line goes from South To Capitol Heights Station station near Glenarden to Addison Rd Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Addison Rd Station station near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Glenarden and Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the A12 bus from the South To Capitol Heights Station stop near Glenarden in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

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

    The ride from Glenarden to Bethesda costs $8.00.

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