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How to get from Gainesville to Takoma Park by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Gainesville to Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 61 bus from Limestone Commuter Lot station to Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the S2 bus from I (Eye) Street And 14th Street Nw station to Eastern Ave + 13th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

151min$16.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - S2S2
Walk to Takoma Park
Leaves from Limestone Commuter Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limestone Commuter Lot
    ID LimeLH
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Tysons Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals
    ID TYSONS
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Tysons Corner
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo Town Center
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I (Eye) Street And 14th Street Nw
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastern Ave + 13th St
    ID 2001004
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Takoma Park
    Walk to
    Takoma Park
    1.69 mi • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via 61, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and METRORAIL RED LINE

To get from Gainesville to Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 61 bus from Limestone Commuter Lot station to Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Metro Center station to Silver Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $15.20.

155min$15.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Walk to Takoma Park
Leaves from Limestone Commuter Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limestone Commuter Lot
    ID LimeLH
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Tysons Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals
    ID TYSONS
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Tysons Corner
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo Town Center
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    30 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Takoma Park
    Walk to
    Takoma Park
    1.66 mi • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gainesville to Takoma Park

The distance between Gainesville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 50.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gainesville to Takoma Park by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Takoma Park is located at Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd.

Train stations close to Takoma Park:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Takoma Park:

  • Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd
  • Piney Branch Rd & Flower Ave
  • Manchester Rd & Reading Rd

Alternative route by bus and metro via 61, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and METRORAIL RED LINE

To get from Gainesville to Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 61 bus from Limestone Commuter Lot station to Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Metro Center station to Silver Spring station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $15.20.

155min$15.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Walk to Takoma Park
Leaves from Limestone Commuter Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Limestone Commuter Lot
    ID LimeLH
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Tysons Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals
    ID TYSONS
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Tysons Corner
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo Town Center
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    30 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Takoma Park
    Walk to
    Takoma Park
    1.66 mi • 35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gainesville to Takoma Park?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 61, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line S2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gainesville to Takoma Park?

    The alternative route takes 155 minutes, using Bus line 61, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gainesville and Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gainesville to Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The 61 bus line goes from Limestone Commuter Lot station near Gainesville to Tysons Corner station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Tysons Corner station near Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Gainesville to Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Gainesville and Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 2 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Gainesville to get to Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the 61 bus from the Limestone Commuter Lot stop near Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Gainesville and Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Tysons Corner stop, which is closest to Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from Gainesville to Takoma Park?

    The ride from Gainesville to Takoma Park costs $16.00.

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