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How to get from Shady Grove Station to Howard University by bus, metro and train?

From Shady Grove Station to Howard University by bus, metro and train

To get from Shady Grove Station to Howard University in Washington, you’ll need to take one metro line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED metro from Shady Grove station to Rockville - S Stonestreet Ave &Amp; Park Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the D4X bus from Silver Spring+Bay 221 station to Georgia Av Nw+Howard Pl NW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $3.25. The bus, metro and train schedule from Shady Grove Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Howard University on the Moovit app.

73min$3.25
Metro - RED
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - D4XD4X
Walk to Howard University
Leaves from Shady Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Shady Grove Station
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    North Bethesda
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rockville - S Stonestreet Ave &Amp; Park Rd
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Silver Spring Marc Eb
    ID 11957
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bay 221
    ID 2005472
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - D4XD4X
    Wait for bus
    D4X
    South To Archives
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Georgia Av Nw+Howard Pl NW
    ID 1001820
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Howard University
    Walk to
    Howard University
    Georgia Avenue Northwest
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Shady Grove Station to Howard University

The distance between Shady Grove Station, Washington and Howard University, Washington is approximately 17.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shady Grove Station to Howard University by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Metro And Train schedule from Shady Grove Station to Howard University

To check the bus, metro and train schedule from Shady Grove Station to Howard University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Shady Grove Station) and destination (Howard University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, metro and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, metro and train schedules.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Shady Grove Station to Howard University?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Metro line RED, Train line MARC, Bus line D4X.

  • Is there a direct metro between Shady Grove Station and Howard University?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Shady Grove Station to Howard University?

    The RED metro line goes from Rockville - S Stonestreet Ave &Amp; Park Rd station near Shady Grove Station in Montgomery County to Silver Spring Marc Eb station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Silver Spring Marc Eb station near Howard University in Washington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Shady Grove Station to Howard University by metro, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Shady Grove Station in Montgomery County and Howard University in Washington by metro, train and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Shady Grove Station to get to Howard University?

    Get on the RED metro from the Rockville - S Stonestreet Ave &Amp; Park Rd station near Shady Grove Station in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Shady Grove Station and Howard University?

    Get off the metro at the Silver Spring Marc Eb stop, which is closest to Howard University in Washington.

  • How much is the total metro, train and bus fare from Shady Grove Station to Howard University?

    The ride from Shady Grove Station to Howard University costs $3.25.