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Trip Overview

The average bus between Washington DC and Germantown takes 2h 54m and the fastest bus takes 1h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Washington DC to Germantown. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 54m
Duration
31 mi
Distance
$4
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 70 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from 18 St NW+E St NW to Bethesda+Bay Abus bus D96
  2. Take the bus from Bethesda Station & Bay H to Shakespeare Blvd & Milestone Park & Ridebus bus 70
2h 32m
$4–7

Washington DC to Germantown bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Washington DC and Germantown. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Germantown at 8:29 PM. All services require a transfer at 18 St NW+E St NW and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityMontgomery County MD Ride On2d 5h • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityMontgomery County MD Ride On1h 45m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityMontgomery County MD Ride On1h 45m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityMontgomery County MD Ride On1h 49m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityMontgomery County MD Ride On1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityMontgomery County MD Ride On5h 27m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityMontgomery County MD Ride On1h 45m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityMontgomery County MD Ride On1h 45m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityMontgomery County MD Ride On1h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityMontgomery County MD Ride On5h 27m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityMontgomery County MD Ride On1h 45m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityMontgomery County MD Ride On1h 45m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityMontgomery County MD Ride On1h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 31.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Shakespeare Blvd & Milestone Park & Ride via 18 St NW+E St NW and Bethesda Station & Bay H in around 2h 32m.

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