How to get from Dale City to Forest Heights by bus?

By bus

To get from Dale City to Forest Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 971 bus from Dale City Commuter Lot station to 14th St @ Pennsylvania Ave Nw station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 32 bus and finally take the 35 bus from Southern Avenue Metrorail Station at Bus Bay L station to Indian Head Highway at Tecumseh Drive station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $12.20.

115min$12.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 971971
Bus - 3232
Bus - 3535
Walk to Forest Heights
Leaves from Dale City Commuter Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dale City Commuter Lot
    ID DaCLot
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 971971
    Wait for bus
    971
    State Department / Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14th St @ Pennsylvania Ave Nw
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pennsylvania Av Nw+14 St NW
    ID 1000985
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3232
    Wait for bus
    32
    East To Southern Ave Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Ave Station & Bus Bay A, B, C
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Avenue Metrorail Station at Bus Bay L
    ID 32830
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Padgetts Corner
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Indian Head Highway at Tecumseh Drive
    ID 37400
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forest Heights
    Walk to
    Forest Heights
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and metro

To get from Dale City to Forest Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 971 bus from Dale City Commuter Lot station to 14th St @ F St Nw station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro and finally take the D14 bus from Southern Ave Station & Bus Bay Q station to Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $14.10.

99min$14.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 971971
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Bus - D14D14
Walk to Forest Heights
Leaves from Dale City Commuter Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dale City Commuter Lot
    ID DaCLot
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 971971
    Wait for bus
    971
    State Department / Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14th St @ F St Nw
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Branch Ave
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Southern Ave Metro Station
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Ave Station & Bus Bay Q
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - D14D14
    Wait for bus
    D14
    East To Suitland Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forest Heights
    Walk to
    Forest Heights
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dale City to Forest Heights

The distance between Dale City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Forest Heights, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 38.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dale City to Forest Heights by bus, 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 Dale City

Dale City is located at Dale City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Dale Blvd @ Glendale Rd.

Bus stations close to Dale City:

  • Dale Blvd @ Glendale Rd
  • Dale Blvd @ Gerry Ln
  • Dale City Commuter Lot

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

Forest Heights is located at Forest Heights, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Indian Head Highway at Tecumseh Drive.

Metro stations close to Forest Heights:

  • Congress Heights Metro Station
  • Braddock Road Metro
  • Southern Ave Metro Station

Bus stations close to Forest Heights:

  • Indian Head Highway at Tecumseh Drive
  • Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95
  • Livingston Rd+Comanche Dr

Related Routes

By bus and metro

To get from Dale City to Forest Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 971 bus from Dale City Commuter Lot station to 14th St @ F St Nw station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro and finally take the D14 bus from Southern Ave Station & Bus Bay Q station to Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $14.10.

99min$14.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 971971
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Bus - D14D14
Walk to Forest Heights
Leaves from Dale City Commuter Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dale City Commuter Lot
    ID DaCLot
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 971971
    Wait for bus
    971
    State Department / Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14th St @ F St Nw
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Branch Ave
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Southern Ave Metro Station
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Ave Station & Bus Bay Q
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - D14D14
    Wait for bus
    D14
    East To Suitland Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forest Heights
    Walk to
    Forest Heights
    360 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dale City to Forest Heights?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Bus line 971, Bus line 32, Bus line 35.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dale City to Forest Heights?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 971, Bus line METRORAIL GREEN LINE, Bus line D14.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dale City and Forest Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dale City to Forest Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The 971 bus line goes from Dale City Commuter Lot station near Dale City to State Department / Washington Dc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till State Department / Washington Dc station near Forest Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Dale City to Forest Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus?

    The total travel time between Dale City and Forest Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 1 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the 971 bus from the Dale City Commuter Lot stop near Dale City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the State Department / Washington Dc stop, which is closest to Forest Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Dale City to Forest Heights?

    The ride from Dale City to Forest Heights costs $12.20.

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