How to get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Merrifield, VA by bus?

By bus

To get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Merrifield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 33 bus from 7 St Sw+Jefferson Dr SW station to Nw M St & Nw 31st St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 38B bus and finally take the 2A bus from Ballston Station + Bus Bay C station to Lee Hw+Gallows Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

93min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3333
Bus - 38B38B
Bus - 2A2A
Walk to Merrifield, VA
Leaves from 7 St Sw+Jefferson Dr SW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7 St Sw+Jefferson Dr SW
    ID 1000750
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    North To Friendship Heights
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nw M St & Nw 31st St
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 38B38B
    Wait for bus
    38B
    West To Ballston
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballston Station Bay A
    ID 6001287
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballston Station + Bus Bay C
    ID 6000901
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2A2A
    Wait for bus
    2A
    West To Dunn Loring Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lee Hw+Gallows Rd
    ID 5001306
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merrifield, VA
    Walk to
    Merrifield, VA
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 52, 38B and 2A

To get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Merrifield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 52 bus from Independence Ave & 12th St station to 14 St Nw+I St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 38B bus and finally take the 2A bus from Ballston Station + Bus Bay C station to Lee Hw+Gallows Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

104min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5252
Bus - 38B38B
Bus - 2A2A
Walk to Merrifield, VA
Leaves from Independence Ave & 12th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Independence Ave & 12th St
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    North To Takoma Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14 St Nw+I St NW
    ID 1001178
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    17th St Nw (East) & I St Nw
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 38B38B
    Wait for bus
    38B
    West To Ballston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballston Station Bay A
    ID 6001287
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballston Station + Bus Bay C
    ID 6000901
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2A2A
    Wait for bus
    2A
    West To Dunn Loring Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lee Hw+Gallows Rd
    ID 5001306
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Merrifield, VA
    Walk to
    Merrifield, VA
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Smithsonian Metrorail to Merrifield, VA

The distance between Smithsonian Metrorail, Fairfax County and Merrifield, VA, Fairfax County is approximately 14.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smithsonian Metrorail to Merrifield, VA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fairfax County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Smithsonian Metrorail

Smithsonian Metrorail is located at Smithsonian Metrorail, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is Independence St Ave & 12th St.

Metro stations close to Smithsonian Metrorail:

  • Metro Center
  • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station
  • L'Enfant Plaza

Bus stations close to Smithsonian Metrorail:

  • Independence St Ave & 12th St
  • Jefferson Drive And 12th Street SW (Eb)
  • Independence Ave & 12th St

Public transit stations close to Merrifield, VA, Fairfax County

Merrifield, VA is located at Merrifield, VA, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is Lee Hw+Gallows Rd.

Metro stations close to Merrifield, VA:

  • Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station
  • Vienna Metro Station
  • West Falls Church-Vt

Bus stations close to Merrifield, VA:

  • Lee Hw+Gallows Rd
  • Gallows Rd And Lee Hwy
  • Gallows Rd+Lee Hw

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 52, 38B and 2A

To get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Merrifield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 52 bus from Independence Ave & 12th St station to 14 St Nw+I St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 38B bus and finally take the 2A bus from Ballston Station + Bus Bay C station to Lee Hw+Gallows Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

104min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5252
Bus - 38B38B
Bus - 2A2A
Walk to Merrifield, VA
Leaves from Independence Ave & 12th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Independence Ave & 12th St
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    North To Takoma Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14 St Nw+I St NW
    ID 1001178
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    17th St Nw (East) & I St Nw
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 38B38B
    Wait for bus
    38B
    West To Ballston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballston Station Bay A
    ID 6001287
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballston Station + Bus Bay C
    ID 6000901
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2A2A
    Wait for bus
    2A
    West To Dunn Loring Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lee Hw+Gallows Rd
    ID 5001306
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Merrifield, VA
    Walk to
    Merrifield, VA
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Merrifield, VA?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 33, Bus line 38B, Bus line 2A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Merrifield, VA?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line 38B, Bus line 2A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Smithsonian Metrorail and Merrifield, VA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Smithsonian Metrorail to Merrifield, VA?

    The 33 bus line goes from 7 St Sw+Jefferson Dr SW station near Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington to North To Friendship Heights station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till North To Friendship Heights station near Merrifield, VA in Fairfax County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Smithsonian Metrorail to Merrifield, VA by bus?

    The total travel time between Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington and Merrifield, VA in Fairfax County by bus is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Smithsonian Metrorail to get to Merrifield, VA?

    Get on the 33 bus from the 7 St Sw+Jefferson Dr SW stop near Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Smithsonian Metrorail and Merrifield, VA?

    Get off the bus at the North To Friendship Heights stop, which is closest to Merrifield, VA in Fairfax County.

  • When is the first metro from Smithsonian Metrorail to Merrifield, VA?

    The first metro from Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington to Merrifield, VA in Fairfax County is Metrorail Orange Line. It leaves the Smithsonian Metrorail station at 3:26 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Smithsonian Metrorail to Merrifield, VA?

    The ride from Smithsonian Metrorail to Merrifield, VA costs $6.00.

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