How to get from Fairfax to Bowie by bus and metro?

From Fairfax to Bowie by bus and metro

To get from Fairfax to Bowie in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 2B bus from Jermantown Rd+Fairhaven Ct station to Vienna+Bay L station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro and finally take the B21 bus from New Carrollton+Bay B station to Northview Dr+Collington Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $10.75.

123min$10.75
Bus - 2B2B
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Bus - B21B21
Leaves from Jermantown Rd+Fairhaven Ct

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fairfax
  • 2
    Bus - 2B2B
    Wait for bus
    2B
    East To Dunn Loring
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vienna+Bay L
    ID 5004643
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Vienna Metro Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    New Carrollton
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    New Carrollton Metro Station
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bay B
    ID 3002569
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - B21B21
    Wait for bus
    B21
    East To Bowie State Univ
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Northview Dr+Collington Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Northview Dr+Collington Rd
    ID 3001558
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Fairfax to Bowie by bus and metro via GOLD 1, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE and B21

To get from Fairfax to Bowie in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the GOLD 1 bus from Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct (Nb) station to Country Creek at Village Spring Lane station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro and finally take the B21 bus from New Carrollton+Bay B station to Northview Dr+Collington Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Bus - GOLD 1GOLD 1
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Bus - B21B21
Leaves from Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct (Nb)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fairfax
  • 2
    Bus - GOLD 1GOLD 1
    Wait for bus
    GOLD 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Country Creek at Village Spring Lane
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Vienna Metro Station
    760 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    New Carrollton
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    New Carrollton Metro Station
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bay B
    ID 3002569
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - B21B21
    Wait for bus
    B21
    East To Bowie State Univ
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Northview Dr+Collington Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Northview Dr+Collington Rd
    ID 3001558
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fairfax to Bowie

The distance between Fairfax, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Bowie, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 39.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfax to Bowie 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 Fairfax

Fairfax is located at Fairfax, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Jermantown Rd at Kutner Park (Sb).

Bus stations close to Fairfax:

  • Jermantown Rd at Kutner Park (Sb)
  • Jermantown Rd+Fairfax Bl
  • Jermantown Rd at Comfort Inn (Nb)

Public transit stations close to Bowie, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Bowie is located at Bowie, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Bowie Health Ctr+Circle.

Bus stations close to Bowie:

  • Bowie Health Ctr+Circle
  • Collington Rd+Town Center Bl
  • Health Center Dr+Bowen Apt

Related Routes

Alternative route from Fairfax to Bowie by bus and metro via GOLD 1, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE and B21

To get from Fairfax to Bowie in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the GOLD 1 bus from Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct (Nb) station to Country Creek at Village Spring Lane station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro and finally take the B21 bus from New Carrollton+Bay B station to Northview Dr+Collington Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Bus - GOLD 1GOLD 1
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Bus - B21B21
Leaves from Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct (Nb)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fairfax
  • 2
    Bus - GOLD 1GOLD 1
    Wait for bus
    GOLD 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Country Creek at Village Spring Lane
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Vienna Metro Station
    760 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    New Carrollton
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    New Carrollton Metro Station
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bay B
    ID 3002569
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - B21B21
    Wait for bus
    B21
    East To Bowie State Univ
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Northview Dr+Collington Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Northview Dr+Collington Rd
    ID 3001558
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fairfax to Bowie?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 2B, Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, Bus line B21.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fairfax to Bowie?

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Bus line GOLD 1, Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, Bus line B21.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fairfax and Bowie in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 3 min.

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

    The 2B bus line goes from East To Dunn Loring station near Fairfax to Vienna+Bay L station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Vienna+Bay L station near Bowie in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Fairfax and Bowie in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 2 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the 2B bus from the East To Dunn Loring stop near Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Vienna+Bay L stop, which is closest to Bowie in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from Fairfax to Bowie?

    The ride from Fairfax to Bowie costs $10.75.