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How to get from Bethesda to Gainesville by bus and metro?

From Bethesda to Gainesville by bus and metro

To get from Bethesda to Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Bethesda Metro Station station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro and finally take the 612 bus from Pentagon Metro station to University Commuter Lot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $13.45.

135min$13.45
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Bus - 612612
Walk to Gainesville
Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Bethesda
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    21 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Pentagon
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pentagon Metro
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 612612
    Wait for bus
    612
    University & Cushing Lots
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Commuter Lot
    ID UNIVLOT
    51 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gainesville
    Walk to
    Gainesville
    1.89 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bethesda to Gainesville by bus and metro via METRORAIL RED LINE, METRORAIL BLUE LINE and 612

To get from Bethesda to Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Bethesda Metro Station station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro and finally take the 612 bus from Pentagon Metro station to University Commuter Lot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $13.45.

145min$13.45
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Bus - 612612
Walk to Gainesville
Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Bethesda
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    19 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Pentagon
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pentagon Metro
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 612612
    Wait for bus
    612
    University & Cushing Lots
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Commuter Lot
    ID UNIVLOT
    51 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gainesville
    Walk to
    Gainesville
    1.89 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bethesda to Gainesville

The distance between Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Gainesville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 48.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bethesda to Gainesville 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 Bethesda

Bethesda is located at Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Bethesda+Bay C.

Metro stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda Metro Station
  • Tenleytown Metro Station
  • Friendship Heights

Bus stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda+Bay C
  • Bethesda Station
  • Bethesda+Bay B

Alternative route from Bethesda to Gainesville by bus and metro via METRORAIL RED LINE, METRORAIL BLUE LINE and 612

To get from Bethesda to Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Bethesda Metro Station station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro and finally take the 612 bus from Pentagon Metro station to University Commuter Lot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $13.45.

145min$13.45
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Bus - 612612
Walk to Gainesville
Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Bethesda
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    19 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Pentagon
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pentagon Metro
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 612612
    Wait for bus
    612
    University & Cushing Lots
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Commuter Lot
    ID UNIVLOT
    51 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gainesville
    Walk to
    Gainesville
    1.89 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bethesda to Gainesville?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, Bus line 612.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bethesda to Gainesville?

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE, Bus line 612.

  • Is there a direct metro between Bethesda and Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

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

  • Which metro line goes from Bethesda to Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The METRORAIL RED LINE metro line goes from Glenmont station near Bethesda to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Bethesda to Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Bethesda and Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 2 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Bethesda to get to Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from the Glenmont station near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Bethesda and Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the metro at the Gallery Place-Chinatown stop, which is closest to Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Bethesda to Gainesville?

    The ride from Bethesda to Gainesville costs $13.45.

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