How to get from Takoma Park to Gainesville by bus and metro?

From Takoma Park to Gainesville by bus and metro

To get from Takoma Park to Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the C4 bus from E University Bv & Piney Branch Rd station to Pg Plaza Station + Bus Bay G 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 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $15.55.

185min$15.55
Walk to bus station
Bus - C4C4
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Bus - 612612
Walk to Gainesville
Leaves from E University Bv & Piney Branch Rd
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E University Bv & Piney Branch Rd
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - C4C4
    Wait for bus
    C4
    East To Prince Georges Plaza Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pg Plaza Station + Bus Bay G
    ID 3002570
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Prince Georges Plaza Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Huntington
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Pentagon
    27 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 Takoma Park to Gainesville
The distance between Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Gainesville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 53.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 185 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park

Takoma Park is located at Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Flower Ave & Piney Branch Rd.

Train stations close to Takoma Park:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Takoma Park:

  • Flower Ave & Piney Branch Rd
  • Piney Branch Rd & Flower Ave
  • Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd
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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Takoma Park to Gainesville?

    The fastest way takes 185 minutes, using Bus line C4, Bus line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, Bus line 612.

  • Is there a direct bus between Takoma Park 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 5 min.

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

    The C4 bus line goes from E University Bv & Piney Branch Rd station near Takoma Park to East To Prince Georges Plaza Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till East To Prince Georges Plaza Station station near Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Takoma Park and Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 3 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the C4 bus from the E University Bv & Piney Branch Rd stop near Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the East To Prince Georges Plaza Station stop, which is closest to Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from Takoma Park to Gainesville costs $15.55.

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