How to get from Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum by bus and metro?

Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum - Metro Schedule

The RED metro from Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum runs from 5:00 AM to 11:31 PM, with departures every 5-10 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 16 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum by bus and metro

To get from Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum in Washington, take the RED metro from Shady Grove station to Union Station station. Next, take the C43 bus from Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE station to 21 Pl Ne+Maryland Av NE station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and metro schedule from Shady Grove Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to National Arboretum on the Moovit app.

76min$7.25
Metro - RED
Bus - C43C43
Walk to National Arboretum
Leaves from Shady Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Shady Grove Station
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - C43C43
    Wait for bus
    C43
    North To Carver Terrace
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    21 Pl Ne+Maryland Av NE
    ID 1003243
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to National Arboretum
    Walk to
    National Arboretum
    0.72 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum

The distance between Shady Grove Station, Washington and National Arboretum, Washington is approximately 22.36 mi, which can typically be traveled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum

To check the bus and metro schedule from Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Shady Grove Station) and destination (National Arboretum), 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 Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Metro line RED, Bus line C43.

  • Is there a direct metro between Shady Grove Station and National Arboretum?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum?

    The RED metro line goes from Union Station near Shady Grove Station in Montgomery County to Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE station near National Arboretum in Washington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Shady Grove Station in Montgomery County and National Arboretum in Washington by metro and bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Shady Grove Station to get to National Arboretum?

    Get on the RED metro from the Union Station near Shady Grove Station in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when traveling between Shady Grove Station and National Arboretum?

    Get off the metro at the Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE stop, which is closest to National Arboretum in Washington.

  • How much is the metro fare from Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum?

    The ride from Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum costs $7.25.

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