How to get from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Merrifield, VA by bus and metro?

From Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Merrifield, VA by bus and metro

To get from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Merrifield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Wheaton Metro Station station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro and finally take the 1C bus from Dunn Loring+Bay E station to Gallows Rd+Lee Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $6.75. The bus and metro schedule from Amherst Ave & Elkin St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Merrifield, VA on the Moovit app.

83min$6.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Bus - 1C1C
Walk to Merrifield, VA
Leaves from Wheaton Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Wheaton Metro Station
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    26 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dunn Loring+Bay E
    ID 5004799
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1C1C
    Wait for bus
    1C
    West To Fair Oaks Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gallows Rd+Lee Hwy
    ID 5003746
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merrifield, VA
    Walk to
    Merrifield, VA
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Merrifield, VA by bus and metro via 31, METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL ORANGE LINE

To get from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Merrifield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 31 bus from Amherst Ave & Elkin St station to Reedie Dr & Fern St 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 Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and metro schedule from Amherst Ave & Elkin St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Merrifield, VA on the Moovit app.

86min$2.00
Bus - 3131
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Walk to Merrifield, VA
Leaves from Amherst Ave & Elkin St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Amherst Ave & Elkin St
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Wheaton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reedie Dr & Fern St
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Wheaton Metro Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    26 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
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merrifield, VA
    Walk to
    Merrifield, VA
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Merrifield, VA

The distance between Amherst Ave & Elkin St, Fairfax County and Merrifield, VA, Fairfax County is approximately 25.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Merrifield, VA by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fairfax County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Merrifield, VA

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

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Alternative route from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Merrifield, VA by bus and metro via 31, METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL ORANGE LINE

To get from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Merrifield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 31 bus from Amherst Ave & Elkin St station to Reedie Dr & Fern St 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 Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $2.00. The bus and metro schedule from Amherst Ave & Elkin St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Merrifield, VA on the Moovit app.

86min$2.00
Bus - 3131
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Walk to Merrifield, VA
Leaves from Amherst Ave & Elkin St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Amherst Ave & Elkin St
  • 2
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Wheaton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reedie Dr & Fern St
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Wheaton Metro Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    26 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
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merrifield, VA
    Walk to
    Merrifield, VA
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Merrifield, VA?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Metro line METRORAIL RED LINE, Metro line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, Bus line 1C.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Merrifield, VA?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 31, Metro line METRORAIL RED LINE, Metro line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct metro between Amherst Ave & Elkin St and Merrifield, VA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Merrifield, VA?

    The METRORAIL RED LINE metro line goes from Wheaton Metro Station station near Amherst Ave & Elkin St in Montgomery County to Shady Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Shady Grove station near Merrifield, VA in Fairfax County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Merrifield, VA by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Amherst Ave & Elkin St in Montgomery County and Merrifield, VA in Fairfax County by metro and bus is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Amherst Ave & Elkin St to get to Merrifield, VA?

    Get on the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from the Wheaton Metro Station station near Amherst Ave & Elkin St in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Amherst Ave & Elkin St and Merrifield, VA?

    Get off the metro at the Shady Grove stop, which is closest to Merrifield, VA in Fairfax County.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Merrifield, VA?

    The ride from Amherst Ave & Elkin St to Merrifield, VA costs $6.75.

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