How to get from Rockville to Washington by bus?

From Rockville to Washington by bus

To get from Rockville to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the Q4 bus from Rockville+Bus Bay D station to Silver Spring Station & Bus Bay E&F station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 bus and finally take the 74 bus from 7 St Nw+Constitution Av NW station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

85min$6.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q4Q4
Bus - 7070
Bus - 7474
Walk to Washington
Leaves from Rockville+Bus Bay D

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockville+Bus Bay D
    ID 2003791
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q4Q4
    Wait for bus
    Q4
    South To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bus Bay E&F
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wayne Av+Dixon Av
    ID 2005434
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    South To Archives
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7 St Nw+Constitution Av NW
    ID 1000880
    39 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    South To Buzzard Point
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Washington
    Walk to
    Washington
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rockville to Washington by bus via Q4 and 70

To get from Rockville to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the Q4 bus from Rockville+Bus Bay D station to Silver Spring Station & Bus Bay E&F station. Next, take the 70 bus from Wayne Av+Dixon Av station to 7 St Nw+Constitution Av NW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

90min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q4Q4
Bus - 7070
Walk to Washington
Leaves from Rockville+Bus Bay D

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockville+Bus Bay D
    ID 2003791
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q4Q4
    Wait for bus
    Q4
    South To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bus Bay E&F
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wayne Av+Dixon Av
    ID 2005434
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    South To Archives
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7 St Nw+Constitution Av NW
    ID 1000880
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Washington
    Walk to
    Washington
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rockville to Washington

The distance between Rockville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 17.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rockville 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 Rockville

Rockville is located at Rockville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Rockville+Bay D.

Metro stations close to Rockville:

  • Shady Grove
  • Twinbrook Metro Station
  • North Bethesda

Train stations close to Rockville:

  • Rockville Amtrak

Bus stations close to Rockville:

  • Rockville+Bay D
  • Rockville Station & Bay C - West
  • Rockville Station & Bay E - West

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 from Rockville to Washington by bus via Q4 and 70

To get from Rockville to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the Q4 bus from Rockville+Bus Bay D station to Silver Spring Station & Bus Bay E&F station. Next, take the 70 bus from Wayne Av+Dixon Av station to 7 St Nw+Constitution Av NW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

90min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - Q4Q4
Bus - 7070
Walk to Washington
Leaves from Rockville+Bus Bay D

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockville+Bus Bay D
    ID 2003791
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - Q4Q4
    Wait for bus
    Q4
    South To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bus Bay E&F
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wayne Av+Dixon Av
    ID 2005434
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    South To Archives
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    7 St Nw+Constitution Av NW
    ID 1000880
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Washington
    Walk to
    Washington
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line Q4, Bus line 70, Bus line 74.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line Q4, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rockville and Washington?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rockville to Washington?

    The Q4 bus line goes from Rockville+Bus Bay D station near Rockville in Montgomery County to South To Silver Spring Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till South To Silver Spring Station station near Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rockville to Washington by bus?

    The total travel time between Rockville in Montgomery County and Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the Q4 bus from the Rockville+Bus Bay D stop near Rockville in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rockville and Washington?

    Get off the bus at the South To Silver Spring Station stop, which is closest to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • When is the first train from Rockville to Washington?

    The first train from Rockville in Montgomery County to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is Capitol Limited. It leaves the Rockville Amtrak station at 8:16 AM.

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

    The ride from Rockville to Washington costs $6.00.