How to get from Fairfax to Ellicott City by bus and metro?

From Fairfax to Ellicott City by bus and metro

To get from Fairfax to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 1C bus from Fairfax Bl+Jermantown Rd station to Dunn Loring+Bus Bay E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro and finally take the 345 bus from 19th St & K St NW FS Sb station to Long Gate P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $9.10.

213min$9.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1C1C
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Bus - 345345
Leaves from Fairfax Bl+Jermantown Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairfax Bl+Jermantown Rd
    ID 5001051
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1C1C
    Wait for bus
    1C
    East To Dunn Loring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dunn Loring+Bus Bay E
    ID 5004799
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    New Carrollton
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & K St NW FS Sb
    ID 11619
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/8 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Long Gate P&R
    Ride to bus station
    Long Gate P&R
    ID 7531
    105 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Fairfax to Ellicott City by bus

To get from Fairfax to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1C bus from Jermantown Rd+Fairfax Bl station to Goverment Ctr P&R station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 699 bus and finally take the 345 bus from 19th St & Penn Ave & H St NW Sb station to Long Gate P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

339min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1C1C
Bus - 699699
Bus - 345345
Leaves from Jermantown Rd+Fairfax Bl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jermantown Rd+Fairfax Bl
    ID 5004679
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1C1C
    Wait for bus
    1C
    West To Fair Oaks Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Goverment Ctr P&R
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 699699
    Wait for bus
    699
    699 Downtown D.C.
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    19th St And H St
    ID 6532
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & Penn Ave & H St NW Sb
    ID 11587
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/8 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Long Gate P&R
    Ride to bus station
    Long Gate P&R
    ID 7531
    103 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fairfax to Ellicott City

The distance between Fairfax, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Ellicott City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 62.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfax to Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Ellicott City is located at Ellicott City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Long Gate Shopping Center / Montgomery Rd.

Bus stations close to Ellicott City:

  • Long Gate Shopping Center / Montgomery Rd
  • Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy
  • Long Gate P&R

Related Routes

From Fairfax to Ellicott City by bus

To get from Fairfax to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1C bus from Jermantown Rd+Fairfax Bl station to Goverment Ctr P&R station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 699 bus and finally take the 345 bus from 19th St & Penn Ave & H St NW Sb station to Long Gate P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

339min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1C1C
Bus - 699699
Bus - 345345
Leaves from Jermantown Rd+Fairfax Bl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jermantown Rd+Fairfax Bl
    ID 5004679
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1C1C
    Wait for bus
    1C
    West To Fair Oaks Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Goverment Ctr P&R
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 699699
    Wait for bus
    699
    699 Downtown D.C.
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    19th St And H St
    ID 6532
    51 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & Penn Ave & H St NW Sb
    ID 11587
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/8 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Long Gate P&R
    Ride to bus station
    Long Gate P&R
    ID 7531
    103 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fairfax to Ellicott City?

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Bus line 1C, Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, Bus line 345.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fairfax to Ellicott City?

    The alternative route takes 339 minutes, using Bus line 1C, Bus line 699, Bus line 345.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fairfax and Ellicott City 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 3 hr 33 min.

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

    The 1C bus line goes from Fairfax Bl+Jermantown Rd station near Fairfax to East To Dunn Loring Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till East To Dunn Loring Station station near Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Fairfax and Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 3 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 1C bus from the Fairfax Bl+Jermantown Rd stop near Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the East To Dunn Loring Station stop, which is closest to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from Fairfax to Ellicott City costs $9.10.

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