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How to get from Germantown to West Falls Church by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Germantown to West Falls Church 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 - East station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from Metro Center station to East Falls Church station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

125min$7.00
Bus - 100100
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Walk to West Falls Church
Leaves from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Germantown
  • 2
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Shady Grove Epress
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East
    ID 26008
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    37 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    East Falls Church
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to West Falls Church
    Walk to
    West Falls Church
    1.38 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via 55, METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL ORANGE LINE

To get from Germantown to West Falls Church in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 55 bus from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B station to Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from Metro Center station to East Falls Church station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

150min$7.00
Bus - 5555
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Walk to West Falls Church
Leaves from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Germantown
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Rockville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West
    ID 26014
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    37 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    East Falls Church
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to West Falls Church
    Walk to
    West Falls Church
    1.38 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Germantown to West Falls Church

The distance between Germantown, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and West Falls Church, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 36.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Germantown to West Falls Church 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.

Public transit stations close to Germantown

Germantown is located at Germantown, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Germantown Transit Center & Bay B.

Train stations close to Germantown:

  • Germantown

Bus stations close to Germantown:

  • Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
  • Germantown Transit Center & Bay F
  • Century Blvd & Aircraft Dr

Public transit stations close to West Falls Church, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

West Falls Church is located at West Falls Church, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is S Washington St+S Maple Av.

Metro stations close to West Falls Church:

  • East Falls Church
  • West Falls Church-Vt
  • Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station

Bus stations close to West Falls Church:

  • S Washington St+S Maple Av
  • S Washington St+Cavalier Trl
  • S Washington St+Tinner Hill Rd

Alternative route by bus and metro via 55, METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL ORANGE LINE

To get from Germantown to West Falls Church in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 55 bus from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B station to Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from Metro Center station to East Falls Church station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

150min$7.00
Bus - 5555
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Walk to West Falls Church
Leaves from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Germantown
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Rockville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West
    ID 26014
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    37 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    East Falls Church
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to West Falls Church
    Walk to
    West Falls Church
    1.38 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Germantown to West Falls Church?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 100, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Germantown to West Falls Church?

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Germantown and West Falls Church 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 2 hr 5 min.

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

    The 100 bus line goes from Shady Grove Epress station near Germantown to Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East station near West Falls Church in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Germantown and West Falls Church in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 2 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 100 bus from the Shady Grove Epress stop near Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Germantown to West Falls Church?

    The ride from Germantown to West Falls Church costs $7.00.

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