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

By bus and metro

To get from Forestville to Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the J12 bus from Forestville Rd + Suit Rd station to Addison Rd Station 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 55 min. The ride fare is $15.40.

235min$15.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - J12J12
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Bus - 612612
Walk to Gainesville
Leaves from Forestville Rd + Suit Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forestville Rd + Suit Rd
    ID 3003250
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - J12J12
    Wait for bus
    J12
    West To Addison Rd Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Addison Rd Station
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Addison Road Metro Station
    70 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
    39 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

Alternative route by bus and metro via 20, METRORAIL BLUE LINE and 612

To get from Forestville to Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 20 bus from Pennsylvania Avenue at Forestville Road station to Addison Rd Station 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 16 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

196min$14.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Bus - 612612
Walk to Gainesville
Leaves from Pennsylvania Avenue at Forestville Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pennsylvania Avenue at Forestville Road
    ID 32072
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Addison Rd Metrorail Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Addison Rd Station
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Addison Road Metro Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Pentagon
    39 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 Forestville to Gainesville

The distance between Forestville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Gainesville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 57.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 235 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forestville 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 Forestville

Forestville is located at Forestville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Forestville Rd+Suit Rd.

Bus stations close to Forestville:

  • Forestville Rd+Suit Rd
  • Forestville Rd+Penn Belt Dr
  • Forestville Rd+#4200

Alternative route by bus and metro via 20, METRORAIL BLUE LINE and 612

To get from Forestville to Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 20 bus from Pennsylvania Avenue at Forestville Road station to Addison Rd Station 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 16 min. The ride fare is $14.40.

196min$14.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Bus - 612612
Walk to Gainesville
Leaves from Pennsylvania Avenue at Forestville Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pennsylvania Avenue at Forestville Road
    ID 32072
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Addison Rd Metrorail Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Addison Rd Station
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Addison Road Metro Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Pentagon
    39 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 235 minutes, using Bus line J12, Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE, Bus line 612.

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

    The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE, Bus line 612.

  • Is there a direct bus between Forestville 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 55 min.

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

    The J12 bus line goes from Forestville Rd + Suit Rd station near Forestville to West To Addison Rd Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till West To Addison Rd Station station near Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Forestville and Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 3 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the J12 bus from the Forestville Rd + Suit Rd stop near Forestville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

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

    The ride from Forestville to Gainesville costs $15.40.

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