How to get from Forest Glen to Fairfax Station by metro and train?

By metro and train

To get from Forest Glen to Fairfax Station in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Forest Glen station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Manassas station to Burke Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min.

195min
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Walk to Fairfax Station
Leaves from Forest Glen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Forest Glen
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manassas
    52 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    New York
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Burke Centre
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fairfax Station
    Walk to
    Fairfax Station
    0.73 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Forest Glen to Fairfax Station

The distance between Forest Glen, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Fairfax Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 52.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Glen to Fairfax Station by metro and train, 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 Forest Glen

Forest Glen is located at Forest Glen, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Forest Glen.

Train stations close to Forest Glen:

  • Silver Spring
  • Kensington

Bus stations close to Forest Glen:

  • Forest Glen
  • Forest Glen Rd & Georgia Ave
  • Georgia Av+Forest Glen Rd

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

Fairfax Station is located at Fairfax Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is New Guinea Rd + Colony View Dr.

Train stations close to Fairfax Station:

  • Burke Centre
  • Rolling Road Station

Bus stations close to Fairfax Station:

  • New Guinea Rd + Colony View Dr
  • New Guinea Rd And Colony View Dr
  • New Guinea Rd+Colony View Dr

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forest Glen to Fairfax Station?

    The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL.

  • Is there a direct metro between Forest Glen and Fairfax Station in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 15 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Forest Glen to Fairfax Station in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The METRORAIL RED LINE metro line goes from Shady Grove station near Forest Glen to Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Union Station station near Fairfax Station in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Glen to Fairfax Station in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and train?

    The total travel time between Forest Glen and Fairfax Station in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and train is about 3 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Forest Glen to get to Fairfax Station in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from the Shady Grove station near Forest Glen in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Forest Glen and Fairfax Station in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the metro at the Union Station station, which is closest to Fairfax Station in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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