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

From Forest Glen to Springfield, VA by bus and metro

To get from Forest Glen to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Forest Glen 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 29 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and metro schedule from Forest Glen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Springfield, VA on the Moovit app.

89min$6.00
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 401401
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from Forest Glen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Forest Glen
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    21 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 Forest Glen to Springfield, VA by bus and metro via RED, GREYHOUND US0670 and 401

To get from Forest Glen to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the RED metro from Forest Glen station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0670 bus 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 33 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and metro schedule from Forest Glen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Springfield, VA on the Moovit app.

93min$5.80
Metro - RED
Bus - GREYHOUND US0670GREYHOUND US0670
Bus - 401401
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from Forest Glen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Forest Glen
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0670GREYHOUND US0670
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0670
    Atlanta Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Bus Stop
    ID SPV6
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E
    ID 1183
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    401 Tysons West Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Backlick Rd And Floyd Ave
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Springfield, VA
    Walk to
    Springfield, VA
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Forest Glen to Springfield, VA

The distance between Forest Glen, Fairfax County and Springfield, VA, Fairfax County is approximately 31.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Glen 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.

Bus And Metro schedule from Forest Glen to Springfield, VA

To check the bus and metro schedule from Forest Glen to Springfield, VA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Forest Glen) and destination (Springfield, VA), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Forest Glen to Springfield, VA by bus and metro via RED, GREYHOUND US0670 and 401

To get from Forest Glen to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the RED metro from Forest Glen station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0670 bus 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 33 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and metro schedule from Forest Glen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Springfield, VA on the Moovit app.

93min$5.80
Metro - RED
Bus - GREYHOUND US0670GREYHOUND US0670
Bus - 401401
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from Forest Glen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Forest Glen
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0670GREYHOUND US0670
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0670
    Atlanta Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Bus Stop
    ID SPV6
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E
    ID 1183
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    401 Tysons West Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Backlick Rd And Floyd Ave
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Springfield, VA
    Walk to
    Springfield, VA
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 401.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Metro line RED, Bus line GREYHOUND US0670, Bus line 401.

  • Is there a direct metro between Forest Glen 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 29 min.

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

    The RED 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 Springfield, VA in Fairfax County.

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

    The total travel time between Forest Glen in Montgomery County and Springfield, VA in Fairfax County by metro and bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the RED 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 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 Forest Glen to Springfield, VA?

    The ride from Forest Glen to Springfield, VA costs $6.00.

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