How to get from Gainesville to Merrifield by bus?

From Gainesville to Merrifield by bus

To get from Gainesville to Merrifield in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 61 bus from Limestone Commuter Lot station to Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals station. Next, take the 402 bus from Tysons Corner Metro Bay F station to Dunn Loring Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $11.20. The bus schedule from Gainesville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Merrifield on the Moovit app.

88min$11.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
Bus - 402402
Walk to Merrifield
Leaves from Limestone Commuter Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limestone Commuter Lot
    ID LimeLH
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Tysons Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals
    ID TYSONS
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tysons Corner Metro Bay F
    ID 6489
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    402 Franconia- Springfield
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dunn Loring Metro
    ID 6345
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Merrifield
    Walk to
    Merrifield
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Gainesville to Merrifield by bus and metro

To get from Gainesville to Merrifield in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 61 bus from Limestone Commuter Lot station to Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from East Falls Church station to Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $12.50. The bus schedule from Gainesville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Merrifield on the Moovit app.

92min$12.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Walk to Merrifield
Leaves from Limestone Commuter Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limestone Commuter Lot
    ID LimeLH
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Tysons Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals
    ID TYSONS
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Tysons Corner
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo Town Center
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    East Falls Church
    9 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merrifield
    Walk to
    Merrifield
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gainesville to Merrifield

The distance between Gainesville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Merrifield, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 32.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gainesville to Merrifield by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Gainesville to Merrifield

To check the bus schedule from Gainesville to Merrifield using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Gainesville) and destination (Merrifield), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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From Gainesville to Merrifield by bus and metro

To get from Gainesville to Merrifield in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 61 bus from Limestone Commuter Lot station to Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from East Falls Church station to Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $12.50. The bus schedule from Gainesville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Merrifield on the Moovit app.

92min$12.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Walk to Merrifield
Leaves from Limestone Commuter Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limestone Commuter Lot
    ID LimeLH
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Tysons Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals
    ID TYSONS
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Tysons Corner
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo Town Center
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    East Falls Church
    9 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merrifield
    Walk to
    Merrifield
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gainesville to Merrifield?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 61, Bus line 402.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gainesville to Merrifield?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 61, Metro line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Metro line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

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

    The 61 bus line goes from Limestone Commuter Lot station near Gainesville to Tysons Corner station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Tysons Corner station near Merrifield in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Gainesville and Merrifield in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 1 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the 61 bus from the Limestone Commuter Lot stop near Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Tysons Corner stop, which is closest to Merrifield in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Gainesville to Merrifield?

    The ride from Gainesville to Merrifield costs $11.20.

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