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How to get from Glen Echo to Idylwood by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Glen Echo to Idylwood in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 29 bus from Macarthur Blvd & Goldsboro Rd station to Bethesda Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from Metro Center station to West Falls Church-Vt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $6.80.

72min$6.80
Bus - 2929
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Leaves from Macarthur Blvd & Goldsboro Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glen Echo
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Bethesda
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bethesda Station
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Fort Totten - Red
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    18 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 8
    Ride to metro station West Falls Church-Vt
    Ride to metro station
    West Falls Church-Vt
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via 29, N4 and METRORAIL ORANGE LINE

To get from Glen Echo to Idylwood in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 29 bus from Macarthur Blvd & Goldsboro Rd station to Terminal;Westmoreland & Massachusetts station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the N4 bus and finally take the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from Farragut West Metrorail Station station to West Falls Church-Vt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $7.20.

87min$7.20
Bus - 2929
Bus - N4N4
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Leaves from Macarthur Blvd & Goldsboro Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glen Echo
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Friendship Heights
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal;Westmoreland & Massachusetts
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal;Westmoreland & Massachusetts
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - N4N4
    Wait for bus
    N4
    East To Farragut Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    17 St Nw+I St NW
    ID 1001192
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 9
    Ride to metro station West Falls Church-Vt
    Ride to metro station
    West Falls Church-Vt
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Glen Echo to Idylwood

The distance between Glen Echo, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Idylwood, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 21.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glen Echo to Idylwood 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 Glen Echo

Glen Echo is located at Glen Echo, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Goldsboro Rd & Macarthur Blvd.

Metro stations close to Glen Echo:

  • Bethesda Metro Station

Bus stations close to Glen Echo:

  • Goldsboro Rd & Macarthur Blvd
  • Goldsboro Rd & Rannoch Rd
  • Macarthur Blvd & Wilson Ln

Public transit stations close to Idylwood, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Idylwood is located at Idylwood, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is W Broad St+Birch St.

Metro stations close to Idylwood:

  • East Falls Church
  • West Falls Church-Vt
  • Mclean

Bus stations close to Idylwood:

  • W Broad St+Birch St
  • Leesburg Pk+Idylwood Rd
  • Pimmit And Howard

Alternative route by bus and metro via 29, N4 and METRORAIL ORANGE LINE

To get from Glen Echo to Idylwood in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 29 bus from Macarthur Blvd & Goldsboro Rd station to Terminal;Westmoreland & Massachusetts station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the N4 bus and finally take the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from Farragut West Metrorail Station station to West Falls Church-Vt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $7.20.

87min$7.20
Bus - 2929
Bus - N4N4
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Leaves from Macarthur Blvd & Goldsboro Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Glen Echo
  • 2
    Bus - 2929
    Wait for bus
    29
    Friendship Heights
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal;Westmoreland & Massachusetts
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal;Westmoreland & Massachusetts
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - N4N4
    Wait for bus
    N4
    East To Farragut Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    17 St Nw+I St NW
    ID 1001192
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 9
    Ride to metro station West Falls Church-Vt
    Ride to metro station
    West Falls Church-Vt
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glen Echo to Idylwood?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 29, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glen Echo to Idylwood?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 29, Bus line N4, Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glen Echo and Idylwood in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glen Echo to Idylwood in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The 29 bus line goes from Bethesda station near Glen Echo to Bethesda Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Bethesda Station station near Idylwood in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Glen Echo and Idylwood in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the 29 bus from the Bethesda stop near Glen Echo in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bethesda Station station, which is closest to Idylwood in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Glen Echo to Idylwood?

    The ride from Glen Echo to Idylwood costs $6.80.

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