How to get from Rockville to Takoma Park by bus?

By bus

To get from Rockville to Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the Q4 bus from Rockville+Bus Bay D station to Silver Spring Station & Bus Bay E&F station. Next, take the 20 bus from Georgia Av+Ellsworth Dr station to Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

49min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q4Q4
Bus - 2020
Leaves from Rockville+Bus Bay D

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockville+Bus Bay D
    ID 2003791
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q4Q4
    Wait for bus
    Q4
    South To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bus Bay E&F
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Georgia Av+Ellsworth Dr
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Hillandale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd
    ID 24902
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 46, C4 and 20

To get from Rockville to Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 46 bus from Rockville Station & Bay A - West station to Twinbrook Station & Bay C - West station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C4 bus and finally take the 20 bus from Piney Branch Rd & University Blvd 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 - 4646
Bus - C4C4
Bus - 2020
Leaves from Rockville Station & Bay A - West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockville Station & Bay A - West
    ID 25654
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4646
    Wait for bus
    46
    Medical Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Twinbrook Station & Bay C - West
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Twinbrook Station & Bus Bay A
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - C4C4
    Wait for bus
    C4
    East To Hyattsville Crossing Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E University Bv & Piney Branch Rd
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Piney Branch Rd & University Blvd
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Silver Spring
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd
    ID 24940
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rockville to Takoma Park

The distance between Rockville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 11.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rockville 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 Rockville

Rockville is located at Rockville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Rockville+Bus Bay D.

Metro stations close to Rockville:

  • Twinbrook Metro Station
  • Shady Grove
  • North Bethesda

Train stations close to Rockville:

  • Rockville Amtrak

Bus stations close to Rockville:

  • Rockville+Bus Bay D
  • Rockville Station & Bay C - West
  • Rockville Station & Bay E - West

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 46, C4 and 20

To get from Rockville to Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 46 bus from Rockville Station & Bay A - West station to Twinbrook Station & Bay C - West station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C4 bus and finally take the 20 bus from Piney Branch Rd & University Blvd 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 - 4646
Bus - C4C4
Bus - 2020
Leaves from Rockville Station & Bay A - West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockville Station & Bay A - West
    ID 25654
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4646
    Wait for bus
    46
    Medical Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Twinbrook Station & Bay C - West
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Twinbrook Station & Bus Bay A
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - C4C4
    Wait for bus
    C4
    East To Hyattsville Crossing Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E University Bv & Piney Branch Rd
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Piney Branch Rd & University Blvd
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Silver Spring
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd
    Ride to bus station
    Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd
    ID 24940
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line Q4, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 46, Bus line C4, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rockville and Takoma Park?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rockville to Takoma Park?

    The Q4 bus line goes from Rockville+Bus Bay D station near Rockville in Montgomery County to South To Silver Spring Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till South To Silver Spring Station station near Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rockville to Takoma Park by bus?

    The total travel time between Rockville in Montgomery County and Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rockville to get to Takoma Park?

    Get on the Q4 bus from the Rockville+Bus Bay D stop near Rockville in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rockville and Takoma Park?

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

  • When is the first metro from Rockville to Takoma Park?

    The first metro from Rockville in Montgomery County to Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is Metrorail Red Line. It leaves the Rockville station at 3:03 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Rockville to Takoma Park?

    The ride from Rockville to Takoma Park costs $3.00.

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