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How to get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Forest Glen by bus and metro?

From Smithsonian Metrorail to Forest Glen by bus and metro

To get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Forest Glen in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Smithsonian Metrorail station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE bus from Takoma station to Forest Glen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $5.30.

54min$5.30
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
Leaves from Smithsonian Metrorail
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Smithsonian Metrorail
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    2 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Takoma
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Takoma
    18 min
  • 6
    Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLEMETRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Glenmont Metro
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Forest Glen
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Glen
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Smithsonian Metrorail to Forest Glen by bus and metro via METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE

To get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Forest Glen in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from Smithsonian Metrorail station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE bus from Takoma station to Forest Glen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $5.30.

56min$5.30
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
Leaves from Smithsonian Metrorail
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Smithsonian Metrorail
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    2 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Takoma
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Takoma
    18 min
  • 6
    Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLEMETRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Glenmont Metro
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Forest Glen
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Glen
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Smithsonian Metrorail to Forest Glen
The distance between Smithsonian Metrorail, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Forest Glen, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 11.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smithsonian Metrorail to Forest Glen 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 Smithsonian Metrorail

Smithsonian Metrorail is located at Smithsonian Metrorail, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Independence St Ave & 12th St.

Metro stations close to Smithsonian Metrorail:

  • Metro Center
  • Federal Triangle Metro Station
  • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station

Bus stations close to Smithsonian Metrorail:

  • Independence St Ave & 12th St
  • Jefferson Drive And 12th Street SW (Eb)
  • Independence Ave & 12th St
Public transit stations close to Forest Glen, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

Train stations close to Forest Glen:

  • Silver Spring
  • Kensington

Bus stations close to Forest Glen:

  • Forest Glen Station & Bay A
  • Forest Glen Rd & Forest Grove Rd
  • Forest Glen Station & Bay C

Alternative route from Smithsonian Metrorail to Forest Glen by bus and metro via METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE

To get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Forest Glen in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from Smithsonian Metrorail station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE bus from Takoma station to Forest Glen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $5.30.

56min$5.30
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
Leaves from Smithsonian Metrorail
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Smithsonian Metrorail
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    2 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Takoma
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Takoma
    18 min
  • 6
    Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLEMETRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Glenmont Metro
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Forest Glen
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Glen
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Forest Glen?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Forest Glen?

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE.

  • Is there a direct metro between Smithsonian Metrorail and Forest Glen?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Smithsonian Metrorail to Forest Glen?

    The METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro line goes from Franconia-Springfield station near Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Metro Center station near Forest Glen in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Smithsonian Metrorail to Forest Glen by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington and Forest Glen in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Smithsonian Metrorail to get to Forest Glen?

    Get on the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from the Franconia-Springfield station near Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Smithsonian Metrorail and Forest Glen?

    Get off the metro at the Metro Center stop, which is closest to Forest Glen in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • When is the last bus from Smithsonian Metrorail to Forest Glen?

    The last bus from Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington to Forest Glen in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is the 16TH STREET line. It leaves the 12 St Nw+Constitution Av NW stop at 10:39 PM.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Smithsonian Metrorail to Forest Glen?

    The ride from Smithsonian Metrorail to Forest Glen costs $5.30.

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