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How to get from Takoma Park to Fairfax by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Takoma Park to Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the F4 bus from Philadelphia Av+Chestnut Av station to New Carrollton+Bus Bay H station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro and finally take the GOLD 2 bus from Vienna Metro North Bay E station to Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min.

155min
Walk to bus station
Bus - F4F4
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Bus - GOLD 2GOLD 2
Leaves from Philadelphia Av+Chestnut Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia Av+Chestnut Av
    ID 2000093
    1.18 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - F4F4
    Wait for bus
    F4
    East To New Carrollton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bus Bay H
    ID 3003182
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    New Carrollton Metro Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Vienna Metro Station
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vienna Metro North Bay E
    ID 1004
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - GOLD 2GOLD 2
    Wait for bus
    GOLD 2
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct
    Ride to bus station
    Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via F4, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE and GOLD 1

To get from Takoma Park to Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the F4 bus from Philadelphia Av+Chestnut Av station to New Carrollton+Bus Bay H station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro and finally take the GOLD 1 bus from Vienna Metro North Bay D station to Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct (Nb) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min.

183min
Walk to bus station
Bus - F4F4
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Bus - GOLD 1GOLD 1
Leaves from Philadelphia Av+Chestnut Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia Av+Chestnut Av
    ID 2000093
    1.18 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - F4F4
    Wait for bus
    F4
    East To New Carrollton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bus Bay H
    ID 3003182
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    New Carrollton Metro Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Vienna Metro Station
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vienna Metro North Bay D
    ID 1003
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - GOLD 1GOLD 1
    Wait for bus
    GOLD 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct (Nb)
    Ride to bus station
    Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct (Nb)
    ID 165
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Takoma Park to Fairfax

The distance between Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Fairfax, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 41.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Takoma Park to Fairfax 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 Takoma Park

Takoma Park is located at Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Flower Ave & Piney Branch Rd.

Train stations close to Takoma Park:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Takoma Park:

  • Flower Ave & Piney Branch Rd
  • Piney Branch Rd & Flower Ave
  • Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd

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

Fairfax is located at Fairfax, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct.

Bus stations close to Fairfax:

  • Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct
  • Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct (Nb)
  • Jermantown Rd+Fairhaven Ct

Alternative route by bus and metro via F4, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE and GOLD 1

To get from Takoma Park to Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the F4 bus from Philadelphia Av+Chestnut Av station to New Carrollton+Bus Bay H station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro and finally take the GOLD 1 bus from Vienna Metro North Bay D station to Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct (Nb) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min.

183min
Walk to bus station
Bus - F4F4
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Bus - GOLD 1GOLD 1
Leaves from Philadelphia Av+Chestnut Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia Av+Chestnut Av
    ID 2000093
    1.18 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - F4F4
    Wait for bus
    F4
    East To New Carrollton Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bus Bay H
    ID 3003182
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    New Carrollton Metro Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Vienna Metro Station
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vienna Metro North Bay D
    ID 1003
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - GOLD 1GOLD 1
    Wait for bus
    GOLD 1
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct (Nb)
    Ride to bus station
    Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct (Nb)
    ID 165
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Takoma Park to Fairfax?

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Bus line F4, Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, Bus line GOLD 2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Takoma Park to Fairfax?

    The alternative route takes 183 minutes, using Bus line F4, Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, Bus line GOLD 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Takoma Park and Fairfax 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 35 min.

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

    The F4 bus line goes from Philadelphia Av+Chestnut Av station near Takoma Park to East To New Carrollton Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till East To New Carrollton Station station near Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Takoma Park and Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 2 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the F4 bus from the Philadelphia Av+Chestnut Av stop near Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the East To New Carrollton Station stop, which is closest to Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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