How to get from Arlington County to Mount Vernon by bus and metro?

Arlington County to Mount Vernon - Bus Schedule

The 42 bus from Arlington County to Mount Vernon runs from 6:12 AM to 8:20 PM, with departures every 15-30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 29 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Arlington County to Mount Vernon by bus and metro

To get from Arlington County to Mount Vernon in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 42 bus from Washington Blvd Sb @ N Pershing Dr FS station to Pentagon Transit Center Bay U3 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW metro and finally take the 101 bus from Huntington Metro North Bay E station to Mt Vern Mem Hwy @ Mt Vernon Hwy W station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $3.25. The bus and metro schedule from Arlington County may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Mount Vernon on the Moovit app.

89min$3.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4242
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - 101101
Walk to Mount Vernon
Leaves from Washington Blvd Sb @ N Pershing Dr FS

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Blvd Sb @ N Pershing Dr FS
    ID 6000516
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Pentagon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pentagon Transit Center Bay U3
    ID 6000929
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Pentagon
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Huntington
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Metro North Bay E
    ID 1195
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    101 Mt Vernon
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mt Vern Mem Hwy @ Mt Vernon Hwy W
    ID 2833
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mount Vernon
    Walk to
    Mount Vernon
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington County to Mount Vernon

The distance between Arlington County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Mount Vernon, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 20.76 mi, which can typically be traveled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington County to Mount Vernon 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.

Bus And Metro schedule from Arlington County to Mount Vernon

To check the bus and metro schedule from Arlington County to Mount Vernon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Arlington County) and destination (Mount Vernon), 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arlington County to Mount Vernon?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 42, Metro line YELLOW, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arlington County and Mount Vernon?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arlington County to Mount Vernon?

    The 42 bus line goes from Washington Blvd Sb @ N Pershing Dr FS station near Arlington County in Arlington County to Pentagon Transit Center Bay U3 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Pentagon Transit Center Bay U3 station near Mount Vernon in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Arlington County to Mount Vernon by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Arlington County in Arlington County and Mount Vernon in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Arlington County to get to Mount Vernon?

    Get on the 42 bus from the Washington Blvd Sb @ N Pershing Dr FS stop near Arlington County in Arlington County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Arlington County and Mount Vernon?

    Get off the bus at the Pentagon Transit Center Bay U3 stop, which is closest to Mount Vernon in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from Arlington County to Mount Vernon?

    The ride from Arlington County to Mount Vernon costs $3.25.

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