How to get from Montgomery County to Washington by metro?

From Montgomery County to Washington by metro

To get from Montgomery County to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Wheaton Metro Station station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $6.15. The metro schedule from Montgomery County may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Washington on the Moovit app.

41min$6.15
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Leaves from Wheaton Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Wheaton Metro Station
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    25 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Montgomery County to Washington by metro via METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL GREEN LINE

To get from Montgomery County to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Wheaton Metro Station station to Fort Totten station. Next, take the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro from Fort Totten station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $4.35. The metro schedule from Montgomery County may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Washington on the Moovit app.

44min$4.35
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Leaves from Wheaton Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Wheaton Metro Station
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Fort Totten
    12 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Branch Ave
  • 5
    Ride to metro station L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Montgomery County to Washington

The distance between Montgomery County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 12.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montgomery County to Washington by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro schedule from Montgomery County to Washington

To check the metro schedule from Montgomery County to Washington using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Montgomery County) and destination (Washington), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 metro schedules.

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Alternative route from Montgomery County to Washington by metro via METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL GREEN LINE

To get from Montgomery County to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Wheaton Metro Station station to Fort Totten station. Next, take the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro from Fort Totten station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $4.35. The metro schedule from Montgomery County may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Washington on the Moovit app.

44min$4.35
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Leaves from Wheaton Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Wheaton Metro Station
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Fort Totten
    12 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Branch Ave
  • 5
    Ride to metro station L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Montgomery County to Washington?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Metro line METRORAIL RED LINE, Metro line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Montgomery County to Washington?

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Metro line METRORAIL RED LINE, Metro line METRORAIL GREEN LINE.

  • Is there a direct metro between Montgomery County and Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Montgomery County to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The METRORAIL RED LINE metro line goes from Wheaton Metro Station station near Montgomery County to Shady Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Shady Grove station near Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Montgomery County and Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Montgomery County to get to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from the Wheaton Metro Station station near Montgomery County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Montgomery County and Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the metro at the Shady Grove station, which is closest to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the metro fare from Montgomery County to Washington?

    The ride from Montgomery County to Washington costs $6.15.

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