How to get from Montgomery County to Washington by bus and metro?

Montgomery County to Washington - Bus Schedule

The 59 bus from Montgomery County to Washington runs from 12:58 AM to 12:08 AM, with departures every 20 min-4 hr 5 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 9 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Montgomery County to Washington by bus and metro

To get from Montgomery County to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 59 bus from W Diamond Ave & Meem Ave station to Shady Grove Station & Bay K station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the BLUE metro from Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus and metro schedule from Montgomery County may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Washington on the Moovit app.

69min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Leaves from W Diamond Ave & Meem Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W Diamond Ave & Meem Ave
    ID 17198
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Rockville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay K
    ID 26014
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    33 min
  • 7
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Largo
  • 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 Montgomery County to Washington

The distance between Montgomery County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 23.47 mi, which can typically be traveled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Montgomery County 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 Montgomery County to Washington

To check the bus and 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 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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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 59, Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Montgomery County and Washington?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Montgomery County to Washington?

    The 59 bus line goes from W Diamond Ave & Meem Ave station near Montgomery County in Montgomery County to Shady Grove Station & Bay K station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Shady Grove Station & Bay K station near Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Montgomery County to Washington by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Montgomery County in Montgomery County and Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Montgomery County to get to Washington?

    Get on the 59 bus from the W Diamond Ave & Meem Ave stop near Montgomery County in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Montgomery County and Washington?

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

  • When is the last train from Montgomery County to Washington?

    The last train from Montgomery County in Montgomery County to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is the Brunswick - Washington line. It leaves the Gaithersburg Marc Eb station at 4:25 AM.

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

    The ride from Montgomery County to Washington costs $1.00.

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