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

From Bowie to Gainesville by bus and metro

To get from Bowie to Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the C26 bus from Northview Dr + Health Center Dr station to Largo Town Center Station & Bus Bay 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 3 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $16.25.

210min$16.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - C26C26
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Bus - 612612
Walk to Gainesville
Leaves from Northview Dr + Health Center Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northview Dr + Health Center Dr
    ID 3003044
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - C26C26
    Wait for bus
    C26
    West To Largo Town Center Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Largo Town Center Station & Bus Bay
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Largo Town Center Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Pentagon
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pentagon Metro
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 612612
    Wait for bus
    612
    University & Cushing Lots
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Commuter Lot
    ID UNIVLOT
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gainesville
    Walk to
    Gainesville
    1.89 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bowie to Gainesville

The distance between Bowie, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Gainesville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 70.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 210 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bowie 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 Bowie

Bowie is located at Bowie, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Bowie P+R.

Bus stations close to Bowie:

  • Bowie P+R
  • Collington Rd+Town Center Bl
  • Northview Dr+Nashua Ln

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 210 minutes, using Bus line C26, Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE, Bus line 612.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 30 min.

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

    The C26 bus line goes from Northview Dr + Health Center Dr station near Bowie to West To Largo Town Center Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till West To Largo Town Center Station station near Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Bowie and Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 3 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the C26 bus from the Northview Dr + Health Center Dr stop near Bowie in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the West To Largo Town Center Station stop, which is closest to Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from Bowie to Gainesville costs $16.25.