How to get from Rockville to Fort Detrick by bus and metro?

Rockville to Fort Detrick - Metro Schedule

The RED metro from Rockville to Fort Detrick runs from 5:34 AM to 12:37 AM, with departures every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 44 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Rockville to Fort Detrick by bus and metro

To get from Rockville to Fort Detrick in Frederick, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the RED metro from Twinbrook - Parklawn Dr & Wicomico Ave station to Shady Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 515 bus and finally take the POINT OF ROCKS MEET-THE-MARC SHUTTLE bus from Monocacy Marc Train Station station to Military Road at Fort Detrick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $4.00. The bus and metro schedule from Rockville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Fort Detrick on the Moovit app.

104min$4.00
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Bus - 515515
Bus - POINT OF ROCKS MEET-THE-MARC SHUTTLEPOINT OF ROCKS MEET-THE-MARC SHUTTLE
Walk to Fort Detrick
Leaves from Twinbrook - Parklawn Dr & Wicomico Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Twinbrook - Parklawn Dr & Wicomico Ave
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove & Metro Station
    ID 11915
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 515515
    Wait for bus
    515
    515/10 North Frederick Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Monocacy Marc Station (Bus)
    ID 11913
    48 min
  • 7
    Bus - POINT OF ROCKS MEET-THE-MARC SHUTTLEPOINT OF ROCKS MEET-THE-MARC SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    POINT OF ROCKS MEET-THE-MARC SHUTTLE
    Frederick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Military Road at Fort Detrick
    ID FCT108
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Fort Detrick
    Walk to
    Fort Detrick
    Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD 21702, USA
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rockville to Fort Detrick

The distance between Rockville, Frederick and Fort Detrick, Frederick is approximately 37.31 mi, which can typically be traveled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rockville to Fort Detrick by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Frederick – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Rockville to Fort Detrick

To check the bus and metro schedule from Rockville to Fort Detrick using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rockville) and destination (Fort Detrick), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rockville to Fort Detrick?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Metro line RED, Bus line 515, Bus line POINT OF ROCKS MEET-THE-MARC SHUTTLE.

  • Is there a direct metro between Rockville and Fort Detrick?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 bus lines in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Rockville to Fort Detrick?

    The RED metro line goes from Twinbrook - Parklawn Dr & Wicomico Ave station near Rockville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Shady Grove station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Shady Grove station near Fort Detrick in Frederick.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rockville to Fort Detrick by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Rockville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Fort Detrick in Frederick by metro and bus is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Rockville to get to Fort Detrick?

    Get on the RED metro from the Twinbrook - Parklawn Dr & Wicomico Ave station near Rockville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when traveling between Rockville and Fort Detrick?

    Get off the metro at the Shady Grove stop, which is closest to Fort Detrick in Frederick.

  • How much is the metro fare from Rockville to Fort Detrick?

    The ride from Rockville to Fort Detrick costs $4.00.

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