How to get from Forest Glen to Merrifield, VA by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro and finally take the 2A bus from East Falls Church Metro Bay C station to Lee Hw+Gallows Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

80min$8.00
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Bus - 2A2A
Walk to Merrifield, VA
Leaves from Forest Glen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Forest Glen
  • 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
    East Falls Church
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Falls Church Metro Bay C
    110 yd • 2 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
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merrifield, VA
    Walk to
    Merrifield, VA
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via METRORAIL RED LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and 2A

To get from Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro 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 26 min. The ride fare is $7.90.

86min$7.90
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 2A2A
Walk to Merrifield, VA
Leaves from Forest Glen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Forest Glen
  • 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 SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Ballston - Mu
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballston Station + Bus Bay C
    ID 6000901
    60 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
    28 min
  • 9
    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 Forest Glen to Merrifield, VA

The distance between Forest Glen, Fairfax County and Merrifield, VA, Fairfax County is approximately 22.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Glen 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.

Public transit stations close to Forest Glen

Forest Glen is located at Forest Glen, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is Forest Glen Rd & Georgia Ave.

Train stations close to Forest Glen:

  • Silver Spring
  • Kensington

Bus stations close to Forest Glen:

  • Forest Glen Rd & Georgia Ave
  • Georgia Av+Forest Glen Rd
  • Forest Glen Station & Bay C

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 and metro via METRORAIL RED LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and 2A

To get from Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro 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 26 min. The ride fare is $7.90.

86min$7.90
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 2A2A
Walk to Merrifield, VA
Leaves from Forest Glen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Forest Glen
  • 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 SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Ballston - Mu
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballston Station + Bus Bay C
    ID 6000901
    60 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
    28 min
  • 9
    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 Forest Glen to Merrifield, VA?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, Bus line 2A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Glen to Merrifield, VA?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 2A.

  • Is there a direct metro between Forest Glen 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 20 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Forest Glen to Merrifield, VA?

    The METRORAIL RED LINE metro line goes from Shady Grove station near Forest Glen in Montgomery County to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Metro Center station near Merrifield, VA in Fairfax County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Glen to Merrifield, VA by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Forest Glen in Montgomery County and Merrifield, VA in Fairfax County by metro and bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Forest Glen to get to Merrifield, VA?

    Get on the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from the Shady Grove station near Forest Glen in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Forest Glen and Merrifield, VA?

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

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Forest Glen to Merrifield, VA?

    The ride from Forest Glen to Merrifield, VA costs $8.00.

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