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

From Germantown to Washington by bus and metro

To get from Germantown to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 100 bus from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B station to Shady Grove Station & Bay E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the YELLOW metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus and metro schedule from Germantown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Washington on the Moovit app.

64min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 100100
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Leaves from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 15182
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Shady Grove Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay E
    ID 26008
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    34 min
  • 7
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 8
    Ride to metro station L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Germantown to Washington by bus and metro via 100, RED and ORANGE

To get from Germantown to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 100 bus from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B station to Shady Grove Station & Bay E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the ORANGE metro from Metro Center station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus and metro schedule from Germantown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Washington on the Moovit app.

65min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 100100
Metro - RED
Metro - ORANGE
Leaves from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 15182
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Shady Grove Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay E
    ID 26008
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    33 min
  • 7
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    New Carrollton
  • 8
    Ride to metro station L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Germantown to Washington

The distance between Germantown, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 28.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Germantown 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.

Bus And Metro schedule from Germantown to Washington

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

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Alternative route from Germantown to Washington by bus and metro via 100, RED and ORANGE

To get from Germantown to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 100 bus from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B station to Shady Grove Station & Bay E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the ORANGE metro from Metro Center station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus and metro schedule from Germantown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Washington on the Moovit app.

65min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 100100
Metro - RED
Metro - ORANGE
Leaves from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 15182
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Shady Grove Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay E
    ID 26008
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    33 min
  • 7
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    New Carrollton
  • 8
    Ride to metro station L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Germantown to Washington?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 100, Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

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

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 100, Metro line RED, Metro line ORANGE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

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

    The 100 bus line goes from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B station near Germantown to Shady Grove Express station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Shady Grove Express station near Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Germantown and Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the 100 bus from the Germantown Transit Center & Bay B stop near Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

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

    The ride from Germantown to Washington costs $1.00.

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