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

From Bethesda to Springfield, VA by bus and metro

To get from Bethesda to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Bethesda Metro Station 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 32 min. The ride fare is $5.10. The bus and metro schedule from Bethesda may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Springfield, VA on the Moovit app.

92min$5.10
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 401401
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    17 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 Bethesda to Springfield, VA by bus and metro via RED, BLUE and 322

To get from Bethesda to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Bethesda Metro Station station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE metro and finally take the 322 bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay F station to Backlick Rd And Highland St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $5.10. The bus and metro schedule from Bethesda may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Springfield, VA on the Moovit app.

95min$5.10
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 322322
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    17 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 F
    ID 1184
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 322322
    Wait for bus
    322
    322 Franconia- Springfield Via Kingstowne
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Backlick Rd And Highland St
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Springfield, VA
    Walk to
    Springfield, VA
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bethesda to Springfield, VA

The distance between Bethesda, Fairfax County and Springfield, VA, Fairfax County is approximately 28.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bethesda 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 Bethesda to Springfield, VA

To check the bus and metro schedule from Bethesda to Springfield, VA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bethesda) 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 Bethesda to Springfield, VA by bus and metro via RED, BLUE and 322

To get from Bethesda to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Bethesda Metro Station station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE metro and finally take the 322 bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay F station to Backlick Rd And Highland St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $5.10. The bus and metro schedule from Bethesda may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Springfield, VA on the Moovit app.

95min$5.10
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 322322
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    17 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 F
    ID 1184
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 322322
    Wait for bus
    322
    322 Franconia- Springfield Via Kingstowne
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Backlick Rd And Highland St
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Springfield, VA
    Walk to
    Springfield, VA
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 401.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 322.

  • Is there a direct metro between Bethesda 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 32 min.

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

    The RED metro line goes from Bethesda Metro Station station near Bethesda in Montgomery County to Glenmont station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Glenmont station near Springfield, VA in Fairfax County.

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

    The total travel time between Bethesda in Montgomery County and Springfield, VA in Fairfax County by metro and bus is about 1 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the RED metro from the Bethesda Metro Station station near Bethesda in Montgomery County.

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

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

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

    The ride from Bethesda to Springfield, VA costs $5.10.

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