How to get from Forest Heights to Washington by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Forest Heights to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD: take the A6 bus from Southern Av+S Capitol St station to SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

54min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - A6A6
Walk to Washington
Leaves from Southern Av+S Capitol St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Av+S Capitol St
    ID 3000467
    1.03 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - A6A6
    Wait for bus
    A6
    North To L'Enfant Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to Washington
    Walk to
    Washington
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via A8, 90 and 32

To get from Forest Heights to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the A8 bus from Southern Av+S Capitol St station to Anacostia Station & Bus Bay G station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 90 bus and finally take the 32 bus from Pennsylvania Av Se+8 St SE station to Independence Av Sw+4 St SW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

81min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - A8A8
Bus - 9090
Bus - 3232
Walk to Washington
Leaves from Southern Av+S Capitol St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Av+S Capitol St
    ID 3000467
    1.03 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - A8A8
    Wait for bus
    A8
    North To Anacostia Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Anacostia Station & Bus Bay G
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Anacostia+Bus Bay E
    ID 1000351
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    North To Duke Ellington Bridge
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8 St Se+D St SE
    ID 1000656
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pennsylvania Av Se+8 St SE
    ID 1003975
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3232
    Wait for bus
    32
    West To Potomac Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Independence Av Sw+4 St SW
    ID 1000735
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Washington
    Walk to
    Washington
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Forest Heights to Washington

The distance between Forest Heights, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 8.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Heights to Washington 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 Forest Heights

Forest Heights is located at Forest Heights, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95.

Metro stations close to Forest Heights:

  • Southern Ave Metro Station

Bus stations close to Forest Heights:

  • Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95
  • Indian Head Highway at Tecumseh Drive
  • Livingston Rd+Comanche Dr

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 D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw.

Metro stations close to Washington:

  • L'Enfant Plaza
  • Federal Center SW
  • Smithsonian Metrorail

Bus stations close to Washington:

  • D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw
  • Virginia Av Sw+7 St SW
  • D Street And 7th Street SW

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via A8, 90 and 32

To get from Forest Heights to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the A8 bus from Southern Av+S Capitol St station to Anacostia Station & Bus Bay G station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 90 bus and finally take the 32 bus from Pennsylvania Av Se+8 St SE station to Independence Av Sw+4 St SW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

81min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - A8A8
Bus - 9090
Bus - 3232
Walk to Washington
Leaves from Southern Av+S Capitol St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Av+S Capitol St
    ID 3000467
    1.03 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - A8A8
    Wait for bus
    A8
    North To Anacostia Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Anacostia Station & Bus Bay G
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Anacostia+Bus Bay E
    ID 1000351
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9090
    Wait for bus
    90
    North To Duke Ellington Bridge
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8 St Se+D St SE
    ID 1000656
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pennsylvania Av Se+8 St SE
    ID 1003975
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3232
    Wait for bus
    32
    West To Potomac Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Independence Av Sw+4 St SW
    ID 1000735
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Washington
    Walk to
    Washington
    490 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forest Heights to Washington?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line A6.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Heights to Washington?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line A8, Bus line 90, Bus line 32.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Forest Heights to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD in 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forest Heights to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The A6 bus line goes from Southern Av+S Capitol St station near Forest Heights to North To L'Enfant Plaza station near Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Forest Heights and Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 54 min.

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

    Get on the A6 bus from the Southern Av+S Capitol St stop near Forest Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the North To L'Enfant Plaza stop, which is closest to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Forest Heights to Washington?

    The ride from Forest Heights to Washington costs $2.00.

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