How to get from Fairfax to Franconia by bus?

From Fairfax to Franconia by bus

To get from Fairfax to Franconia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the GOLD 2 bus from Jermantown Rd at Fairfax Blvd (Sb) station to University Dr at Main St (Nb) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 29K bus and finally take the 402 bus from Rt 236 Little River Tpke & Backlick station to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min.

108min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GOLD 2GOLD 2
Bus - 29K29K
Bus - 402402
Walk to Franconia
Leaves from Jermantown Rd at Fairfax Blvd (Sb)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jermantown Rd at Fairfax Blvd (Sb)
    ID 76
    600 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - GOLD 2GOLD 2
    Wait for bus
    GOLD 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Dr at Main St (Nb)
    ID 36
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 29K29K
    Wait for bus
    29K
    East To King Street - Old Town Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt 236 Little River Tpke & Backlick
    21 min
  • 6
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    402 Franconia- Springfield
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E
    ID 1183
    31 min
  • 8
    Walk to Franconia
    Walk to
    Franconia
    0.6 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fairfax to Franconia

The distance between Fairfax, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Franconia, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 18.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfax to Franconia 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 Fairfax

Fairfax is located at Fairfax, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Jermantown Rd at Kutner Park (Sb).

Bus stations close to Fairfax:

  • Jermantown Rd at Kutner Park (Sb)
  • Jermantown Rd+Fairfax Bl
  • Jermantown Rd at Comfort Inn (Nb)

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

Franconia is located at Franconia, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Walker Lane at 6354 Opp Innova.

Metro stations close to Franconia:

  • Franconia-Springfield Metro
  • Van Dorn Street Metro Station

Train stations close to Franconia:

  • Franconia-Springfield Vre Station
  • Backlick Road Station

Bus stations close to Franconia:

  • Walker Lane at 6354 Opp Innova
  • Beulah St And Metro Park Dr
  • Beulah St And Charles Arrington

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fairfax to Franconia?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line GOLD 2, Bus line 29K, Bus line 402.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fairfax and Franconia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

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

    The GOLD 2 bus line goes from Jermantown Rd at Fairfax Blvd (Sb) station near Fairfax to University Dr at Main St (Nb) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till University Dr at Main St (Nb) station near Franconia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Fairfax and Franconia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 1 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the GOLD 2 bus from the Jermantown Rd at Fairfax Blvd (Sb) stop near Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the University Dr at Main St (Nb) stop, which is closest to Franconia in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.