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How to get from Gainesville to Washington by bus and metro?

From Gainesville to Washington by bus and metro

To get from Gainesville to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 61 bus from Limestone Commuter Lot station to Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals station. Next, take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Tysons Corner station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $14.35.

91min$14.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
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 L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Gainesville to Washington by bus

To get from Gainesville to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 61 bus from Limestone Commuter Lot station to Cushing Commuter Lot station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 611 bus and finally take the 481 bus from Virginia Ave & 21st St - State Dept station to Independence & 6th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $29.40.

101min$29.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
Bus - 611611
Bus - 481481
Walk to Washington
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
    Cushing Commuter Lot
    ID Cushing
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 611611
    Wait for bus
    611
    Washington Dc / L'Enfant Plaza
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Virginia Ave @ 21st St Nw
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Virginia Ave & 21st St - State Dept
    ID 329
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 481481
    Wait for bus
    481
    Dc All Stops
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Independence & 6th St
    ID 340
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Washington
    Walk to
    Washington
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gainesville to Washington
The distance between Gainesville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 43.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gainesville to Washington 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 Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Washington is located at Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Independence Ave SW + 6th St SW.

Metro stations close to Washington:

  • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station
  • Waterfront
  • Smithsonian Metrorail

Bus stations close to Washington:

  • Independence Ave SW + 6th St SW
  • D St & 9th St Tunnel Entr
  • SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av

From Gainesville to Washington by bus

To get from Gainesville to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 61 bus from Limestone Commuter Lot station to Cushing Commuter Lot station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 611 bus and finally take the 481 bus from Virginia Ave & 21st St - State Dept station to Independence & 6th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $29.40.

101min$29.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6161
Bus - 611611
Bus - 481481
Walk to Washington
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
    Cushing Commuter Lot
    ID Cushing
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 611611
    Wait for bus
    611
    Washington Dc / L'Enfant Plaza
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Virginia Ave @ 21st St Nw
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Virginia Ave & 21st St - State Dept
    ID 329
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 481481
    Wait for bus
    481
    Dc All Stops
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Independence & 6th St
    ID 340
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Washington
    Walk to
    Washington
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Gainesville to Washington?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 61, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gainesville to Washington?

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 61, Bus line 611, Bus line 481.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gainesville to Washington 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 metro line till Tysons Corner station near Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Gainesville and Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 31 min.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Gainesville to Washington?

    The ride from Gainesville to Washington costs $14.35.

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