How to get from Germantown to District Heights MD by bus and train?

From Germantown to District Heights MD by bus and train

To get from Germantown to District Heights MD in Prince George's County, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MARC train from Germantown station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 bus and finally take the 24 bus from Capitol Heights Station + Bus Bay B station to Brooks Dr & Md-4 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $10.00.

119min$10.00
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - 9696
Bus - 2424
Walk to District Heights MD
Leaves from Germantown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Germantown
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    East To Capitol Heights
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capitol Heights+Bay C
    ID 3000982
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Capitol Heights Station + Bus Bay B
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Morgan Blvd Metrorail Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brooks Dr & Md-4
    ID 3003368
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to District Heights MD
    Walk to
    District Heights MD
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Germantown to District Heights MD by bus and train via MARC, 96 and J12

To get from Germantown to District Heights MD in Prince George's County, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MARC train from Germantown station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 bus and finally take the J12 bus from Central Av+Capitol Heights Bl station to Marlboro Pk+Brooks Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

132min$11.00
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - 9696
Bus - J12J12
Walk to District Heights MD
Leaves from Germantown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Germantown
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    East To Capitol Heights
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capitol Heights+Bay C
    ID 3000982
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Av+Capitol Heights Bl
    ID 3000936
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - J12J12
    Wait for bus
    J12
    East To Forestville
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marlboro Pk+Brooks Dr
    ID 3000847
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to District Heights MD
    Walk to
    District Heights MD
    750 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Germantown to District Heights MD

The distance between Germantown, Prince George's County and District Heights MD, Prince George's County is approximately 35.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Germantown to District Heights MD by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Prince George's County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Germantown

Germantown is located at Germantown, Prince George's County and the nearest public transit station is Germantown Marc Station & Mateny Hill Rd.

Bus stations close to Germantown:

  • Germantown Marc Station & Mateny Hill Rd
  • Germantown Marc Station & Parking Lot
  • Germantown Rd & Germantown Marc Park & Ride

Public transit stations close to District Heights MD, Prince George's County

District Heights MD is located at District Heights MD, Prince George's County and the nearest public transit station is Marlboro Pk+Brooks Dr.

Metro stations close to District Heights MD:

  • Capitol Heights Metro Station
  • Suitland Metro Station
  • Naylor Road

Bus stations close to District Heights MD:

  • Marlboro Pk+Brooks Dr
  • Pennsylvania Av+Brooks Dr
  • Brooks Dr & Pennsylvania Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Germantown to District Heights MD by bus and train via MARC, 96 and J12

To get from Germantown to District Heights MD in Prince George's County, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MARC train from Germantown station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 bus and finally take the J12 bus from Central Av+Capitol Heights Bl station to Marlboro Pk+Brooks Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $11.00.

132min$11.00
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - 9696
Bus - J12J12
Walk to District Heights MD
Leaves from Germantown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Germantown
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    East To Capitol Heights
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capitol Heights+Bay C
    ID 3000982
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Av+Capitol Heights Bl
    ID 3000936
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - J12J12
    Wait for bus
    J12
    East To Forestville
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marlboro Pk+Brooks Dr
    ID 3000847
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to District Heights MD
    Walk to
    District Heights MD
    750 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Germantown to District Heights MD?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line MARC, Bus line 96, Bus line 24.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Germantown to District Heights MD?

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line MARC, Bus line 96, Bus line J12.

  • Is there a direct train between Germantown and District Heights MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Germantown to District Heights MD?

    The MARC train line goes from Union Station station near Germantown in Montgomery County to Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Union Station station near District Heights MD in Prince George's County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Germantown to District Heights MD by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Germantown in Montgomery County and District Heights MD in Prince George's County by train and bus is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Germantown to get to District Heights MD?

    Get on the MARC train from the Union Station station near Germantown in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Germantown and District Heights MD?

    Get off the train at the Union Station stop, which is closest to District Heights MD in Prince George's County.

  • How much is the train fare from Germantown to District Heights MD?

    The ride from Germantown to District Heights MD costs $10.00.