How to get from Charlestown to Germantown by bus and train?

From Charlestown to Germantown by bus and train

To get from Charlestown to Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 3 train lines: take the ROUTE 5 bus from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station to Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train, then the SILVER STAR train, then the MARC train and finally take the 61 bus from Germantown Rd & Germantown Marc Park & Ride station to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 24 min.

384min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - SILVER STARSILVER STAR
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - 6161
Leaves from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
    2.79 mi • 57 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
    Wait for bus
    ROUTE 5
    Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen, Md
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - SILVER STARSILVER STAR
    Wait for train
    SILVER STAR
    Miami Amtrak Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    93 min
  • 9
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Martinsburg
  • 10
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Germantown
    40 min
  • 11
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Germantown Rd & Germantown Marc Park & Ride
    ID 22880
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 12
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Germantown Trans Cntr Via Watkins Mill Rd
  • 13
    Ride to bus station Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    Ride to bus station
    Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 15182
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Charlestown to Germantown by bus and train via ROUTE 5, NORTHEAST REGIONAL, SILVER STAR, MARC and 97

To get from Charlestown to Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 3 train lines: take the ROUTE 5 bus from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station to Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train, then the SILVER STAR train, then the MARC train and finally take the 97 bus from Germantown Marc Station & Parking Lot station to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 36 min.

396min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - SILVER STARSILVER STAR
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - 9797
Leaves from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
    2.79 mi • 57 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
    Wait for bus
    ROUTE 5
    Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen, Md
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - SILVER STARSILVER STAR
    Wait for train
    SILVER STAR
    Miami Amtrak Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    93 min
  • 9
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Martinsburg
  • 10
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Germantown
    40 min
  • 11
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Germantown Marc Station & Parking Lot
    ID 22916
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 12
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Germantown Marc
  • 13
    Ride to bus station Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    Ride to bus station
    Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 15182
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charlestown to Germantown

The distance between Charlestown, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Germantown, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 182.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 384 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charlestown to Germantown by bus and train, 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 Germantown, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Germantown is located at Germantown, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Germantown Transit Center & Bay B.

Train stations close to Germantown:

  • Germantown
  • Metropolitan Grove
  • Boyds

Bus stations close to Germantown:

  • Germantown Transit Center & Bay F
  • Century Blvd & Aircraft Dr
  • Crystal Rock Dr & Century Blvd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Charlestown to Germantown by bus and train via ROUTE 5, NORTHEAST REGIONAL, SILVER STAR, MARC and 97

To get from Charlestown to Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and 3 train lines: take the ROUTE 5 bus from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station to Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train, then the SILVER STAR train, then the MARC train and finally take the 97 bus from Germantown Marc Station & Parking Lot station to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 36 min.

396min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - SILVER STARSILVER STAR
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - 9797
Leaves from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
    2.79 mi • 57 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
    Wait for bus
    ROUTE 5
    Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen, Md
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - SILVER STARSILVER STAR
    Wait for train
    SILVER STAR
    Miami Amtrak Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    93 min
  • 9
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Martinsburg
  • 10
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Germantown
    40 min
  • 11
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Germantown Marc Station & Parking Lot
    ID 22916
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 12
    Bus - 9797
    Wait for bus
    97
    Germantown Marc
  • 13
    Ride to bus station Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    Ride to bus station
    Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 15182
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Charlestown to Germantown?

    The fastest way takes 384 minutes, using Bus line ROUTE 5, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line SILVER STAR, Bus line MARC, Bus line 61.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Charlestown to Germantown?

    The alternative route takes 396 minutes, using Bus line ROUTE 5, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line SILVER STAR, Bus line MARC, Bus line 97.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 24 min.

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

    The ROUTE 5 bus line goes from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station near Charlestown to Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 3 train lines till Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace station near Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Charlestown to Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Charlestown and Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and train is about 6 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the ROUTE 5 bus from the Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) stop near Charlestown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace stop, which is closest to Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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