How to get from Beltsville to National Mall by bus and metro?

Beltsville to National Mall - Bus Schedule

The M42 bus from Beltsville to National Mall runs from 4:56 AM to 11:06 PM, with departures every 20 min-1 hr 5 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 3 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Beltsville to National Mall by bus and metro

To get from Beltsville to National Mall in Washington, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the M42 bus from Jayrose Bl+Cherry Hill Rd station to College Park+Bay B station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN metro and finally take the BLUE metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to Smithsonian Metrorail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $3.25. The bus and metro schedule from Beltsville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to National Mall on the Moovit app.

63min$3.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - M42M42
Metro - GREEN
Metro - BLUE
Walk to National Mall
Leaves from Jayrose Bl+Cherry Hill Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jayrose Bl+Cherry Hill Rd
    ID 3002453
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M42M42
    Wait for bus
    M42
    East To College Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Park+Bay B
    ID 3004389
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    College Park-U Of Md
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - GREENGREEN
    Wait for metro
    GREEN
    Branch Av
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    24 min
  • 7
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Smithsonian Metrorail
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to National Mall
    Walk to
    National Mall
    Madison Dr NW
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Beltsville to National Mall

The distance between Beltsville, Washington and National Mall, Washington is approximately 16.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Beltsville to National Mall 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 Beltsville to National Mall

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

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line M42, Metro line GREEN, Metro line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Beltsville and National Mall?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Beltsville to National Mall?

    The M42 bus line goes from Jayrose Bl+Cherry Hill Rd station near Beltsville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to College Park+Bay B station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till College Park+Bay B station near National Mall in Washington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Beltsville to National Mall by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Beltsville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and National Mall in Washington by bus and metro is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Beltsville to get to National Mall?

    Get on the M42 bus from the Jayrose Bl+Cherry Hill Rd stop near Beltsville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Beltsville and National Mall?

    Get off the bus at the College Park+Bay B station, which is closest to National Mall in Washington.

  • How much is the bus fare from Beltsville to National Mall?

    The ride from Beltsville to National Mall costs $3.25.

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