How to get from Lanham to Germantown by bus?

By bus

To get from Lanham to Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the F4 bus from Riverdale Rd & Carrollton Mall station to Silver Spring+Bus Bay 223 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q2 bus and finally take the 55 bus from Frederick Rd & Indianola Dr station to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

160min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - F4F4
Bus - Q2Q2
Bus - 5555
Leaves from Riverdale Rd & Carrollton Mall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Riverdale Rd & Carrollton Mall
    ID 3001705
    0.81 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - F4F4
    Wait for bus
    F4
    West To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 223
    ID 2005474
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218
    ID 2005469
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q2Q2
    Wait for bus
    Q2
    North To Shady Grove Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frederick Rd & Indianola Dr
    39 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Germantown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    Ride to bus station
    Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 15182
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via F4, Q2 and 100

To get from Lanham to Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the F4 bus from Riverdale Rd & Carrollton Mall station to Silver Spring+Bus Bay 223 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q2 bus and finally take the 100 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East station to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

162min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - F4F4
Bus - Q2Q2
Bus - 100100
Leaves from Riverdale Rd & Carrollton Mall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Riverdale Rd & Carrollton Mall
    ID 3001705
    0.81 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - F4F4
    Wait for bus
    F4
    West To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 223
    ID 2005474
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218
    ID 2005469
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q2Q2
    Wait for bus
    Q2
    North To Shady Grove Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East
    ID 26008
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Germantown Transit Center Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    Ride to bus station
    Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 15182
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lanham to Germantown

The distance between Lanham, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Germantown, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 35.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lanham to Germantown by bus, 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 Lanham

Lanham is located at Lanham, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Annapolis Rd+Princess Garden Pw.

Metro stations close to Lanham:

  • New Carrollton Metro Station

Train stations close to Lanham:

  • New Carrollton, Md
  • Seabrook

Bus stations close to Lanham:

  • Annapolis Rd+Princess Garden Pw
  • Princess Garden Pw+Annapolis Rd
  • Princess Garden Pw+City Hall

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
  • Boyds
  • Metropolitan Grove

Bus stations close to Germantown:

  • Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
  • Germantown Transit Center & Bay F
  • Century Blvd & Aircraft Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via F4, Q2 and 100

To get from Lanham to Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the F4 bus from Riverdale Rd & Carrollton Mall station to Silver Spring+Bus Bay 223 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q2 bus and finally take the 100 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East station to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

162min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - F4F4
Bus - Q2Q2
Bus - 100100
Leaves from Riverdale Rd & Carrollton Mall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Riverdale Rd & Carrollton Mall
    ID 3001705
    0.81 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - F4F4
    Wait for bus
    F4
    West To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 223
    ID 2005474
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218
    ID 2005469
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q2Q2
    Wait for bus
    Q2
    North To Shady Grove Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East
    ID 26008
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Germantown Transit Center Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    Ride to bus station
    Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 15182
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line F4, Bus line Q2, Bus line 55.

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

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line F4, Bus line Q2, Bus line 100.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 40 min.

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

    The F4 bus line goes from Riverdale Rd & Carrollton Mall station near Lanham to West To Silver Spring Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till West To Silver Spring Station station near Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Lanham and Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 2 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the F4 bus from the Riverdale Rd & Carrollton Mall stop near Lanham in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the West To Silver Spring Station stop, which is closest to Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Lanham to Germantown?

    The ride from Lanham to Germantown costs $5.00.

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