How to get from L'Enfant Plaza to Takoma Park by bus?

By bus

To get from L'Enfant Plaza to Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 52 bus from D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw station to Takoma Station & Bus Bay C&D station. Next, take the 16 bus from Takoma Station & Bay H station to Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

74min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5252
Bus - 1616
Leaves from D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    North To Takoma Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Takoma Station & Bus Bay C&D
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Takoma Station & Bay H
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Silver Spring
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd
    ID 24940
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 70 and 15

To get from L'Enfant Plaza to Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 70 bus from SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av station to Silver Spring+Bus Bay 220 station. Next, take the 15 bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 222 station to Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

65min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 1515
Leaves from SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 220
    ID 2005471
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 222
    ID 17484
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Takoma Langley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd
    ID 24902
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from L'Enfant Plaza to Takoma Park

The distance between L'Enfant Plaza, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 14.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from L'Enfant Plaza to Takoma Park by bus, 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 L'Enfant Plaza

L'Enfant Plaza is located at L'Enfant Plaza, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av.

Metro stations close to L'Enfant Plaza:

  • Smithsonian Metrorail
  • Federal Triangle Metro Station
  • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station

Bus stations close to L'Enfant Plaza:

  • SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av
  • 7th St @ C St SW
  • Virginia Av Sw+7 St SW

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
  • Flower Ave & Piney Branch Rd
  • Piney Branch Rd & Flower Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 70 and 15

To get from L'Enfant Plaza to Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 70 bus from SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av station to Silver Spring+Bus Bay 220 station. Next, take the 15 bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 222 station to Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

65min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 1515
Leaves from SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 220
    ID 2005471
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 222
    ID 17484
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Takoma Langley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd
    ID 24902
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from L'Enfant Plaza to Takoma Park?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line 16.

  • What is the alternative route to get from L'Enfant Plaza to Takoma Park?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between L'Enfant Plaza and Takoma Park?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from L'Enfant Plaza to Takoma Park?

    The 52 bus line goes from D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw station near L'Enfant Plaza in Washington to North To Takoma Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till North To Takoma Station station near Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from L'Enfant Plaza to Takoma Park by bus?

    The total travel time between L'Enfant Plaza in Washington and Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near L'Enfant Plaza to get to Takoma Park?

    Get on the 52 bus from the D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw stop near L'Enfant Plaza in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between L'Enfant Plaza and Takoma Park?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from L'Enfant Plaza to Takoma Park?

    The ride from L'Enfant Plaza to Takoma Park costs $3.00.

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