How to get from Takoma to Springfield, VA by bus and metro?

From Takoma to Springfield, VA by bus and metro

To get from Takoma to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Takoma station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE metro and finally take the 401 bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E station to Backlick Rd And Floyd Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $4.70.

85min$4.70
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 401401
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from Takoma

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Takoma
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    16 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E
    ID 1183
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    401 Tysons West Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Backlick Rd And Floyd Ave
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Springfield, VA
    Walk to
    Springfield, VA
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Takoma to Springfield, VA by bus and metro via RED, ORANGE and 402

To get from Takoma to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Takoma station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE metro and finally take the 402 bus from Dunn Loring Metro Bay C station to Amherst Ave & Floyd Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $4.70.

105min$4.70
Metro - RED
Metro - ORANGE
Bus - 402402
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from Takoma

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Takoma
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    16 min
  • 4
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dunn Loring Metro Bay C
    ID 6345
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    402 Franconia- Springfield
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amherst Ave & Floyd Ave
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Springfield, VA
    Walk to
    Springfield, VA
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Takoma to Springfield, VA

The distance between Takoma, Fairfax County and Springfield, VA, Fairfax County is approximately 28.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Takoma to Springfield, 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 Takoma

Takoma is located at Takoma, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is Takoma Station & Bus Bay E&F.

Metro stations close to Takoma:

  • Silver Spring
  • Georgia Ave - Petworth
  • Fort Totten

Train stations close to Takoma:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Takoma:

  • Takoma Station & Bus Bay E&F
  • Takoma Station & Bay H
  • Takoma Station & Bus Bay C&D

Public transit stations close to Springfield, VA, Fairfax County

Springfield, VA is located at Springfield, VA, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is Highland St @ Dinwiddie St.

Metro stations close to Springfield, VA:

  • Franconia-Springfield Metro

Train stations close to Springfield, VA:

  • Backlick Road Station
  • Franconia-Springfield Vre Station

Bus stations close to Springfield, VA:

  • Highland St @ Dinwiddie St
  • Highland St @ Gloucester Ave
  • Amherst Ave & Cumberland Ave

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Alternative route from Takoma to Springfield, VA by bus and metro via RED, ORANGE and 402

To get from Takoma to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Takoma station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE metro and finally take the 402 bus from Dunn Loring Metro Bay C station to Amherst Ave & Floyd Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $4.70.

105min$4.70
Metro - RED
Metro - ORANGE
Bus - 402402
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from Takoma

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Takoma
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    16 min
  • 4
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dunn Loring Metro Bay C
    ID 6345
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    402 Franconia- Springfield
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amherst Ave & Floyd Ave
    46 min
  • 9
    Walk to Springfield, VA
    Walk to
    Springfield, VA
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Takoma to Springfield, VA?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 401.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Takoma to Springfield, VA?

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line ORANGE, Bus line 402.

  • Is there a direct metro between Takoma and Springfield, VA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Takoma to Springfield, VA?

    The RED metro line goes from Shady Grove station near Takoma in Washington to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Metro Center station near Springfield, VA in Fairfax County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Takoma to Springfield, VA by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Takoma in Washington and Springfield, VA in Fairfax County by metro and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Takoma to get to Springfield, VA?

    Get on the RED metro from the Shady Grove station near Takoma in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Takoma and Springfield, VA?

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

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Takoma to Springfield, VA?

    The ride from Takoma to Springfield, VA costs $4.70.

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