The average bus between Washington DC and Germantown takes 2h 46m and the fastest bus takes 1h 45m. There is a bus service every few hours 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.
Buses run every 2 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 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Germantown. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Germantown station via Bethesda+Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Washington DC to Germantown bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from 18 St NW+E St NW station.
Washington DC to Germantown bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Shakespeare Blvd & Milestone Park & Ride station.
The distance between Washington DC and Germantown is 37 km. The road distance is 50 km.
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 33m.