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

From Fort Washington to Dranesville by bus and metro

To get from Fort Washington to Dranesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 metro lines: take the P18 bus from Ft Washington Lot + Bus Bay A station to Southern Ave Station + Bus Bay F station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro, then the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro, then the 983 bus and finally take the RIBS5 bus from 12021 Sunset Hills Rd station to Herndon Parkway And Dranesville Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $12.00.

195min$12.00

P18

983

RIBS5

Leaves from Ft Washington Lot + Bus Bay A

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Fort Washington
2
P18
Wait for bus
P18
North To Southern Ave Station
3
Ride to bus station
Southern Ave Station + Bus Bay F
ID 3004212
48 min
4
Walk to metro station
Southern Ave Metro Station
220 yd • 3 min
5

Wait for metro
METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Greenbelt
6
Ride to metro station
L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station
12 min
7

Wait for metro
METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Wiehle Reston East
8
Ride to metro station
Wiehle-Reston
46 min
9
Walk to bus station
Wiehle Metro Bay K
ID 6486
40 yd • 1 min
10
983
Wait for bus
983
983 Air+Space Musm - Dulles Airport Via Reston-Herndon
11
Ride to bus station
12021 Sunset Hills Rd
ID 3328
8 min
12
RIBS5
Wait for bus
RIBS5
Ribs 5 Reston Town Ctr - Herndon
13
Ride to bus station
Herndon Parkway And Dranesville Rd
ID 6563
13 min
14
Walk to
Dranesville
1.53 mi • 32 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Fort Washington to Dranesville

The distance between Fort Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Dranesville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 47.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fort Washington to Dranesville 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.

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Washington to Dranesville?
The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using Bus line P18, Metro line METRORAIL GREEN LINE, Metro line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 983, Bus line RIBS5.
Is there a direct bus between Fort Washington and Dranesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?
No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 15 min.
Which bus line goes from Fort Washington to Dranesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?
The P18 bus line goes from North To Southern Ave Station station near Fort Washington to Southern Ave Station + Bus Bay F station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines till Southern Ave Station + Bus Bay F station near Dranesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD
How long does it take to travel from Fort Washington to Dranesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro?
The total travel time between Fort Washington and Dranesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 3 hr 15 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Fort Washington to get to Dranesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?
Get on the P18 bus from the North To Southern Ave Station stop near Fort Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Fort Washington and Dranesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?
Get off the bus at the Southern Ave Station + Bus Bay F stop, which is closest to Dranesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.
How much is the total bus and metro fare from Fort Washington to Dranesville?
The ride from Fort Washington to Dranesville costs $12.00.

Last updated on January 31, 2026

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

From Fort Washington to Dranesville by bus and metro

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