There are 5 ways to get from Fort Meade to Germantown by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Bus, line 100 bus
best- Take the bus from Arundel Mills Shopping Center to SHADY GROVE & stationbus 201
- Take the bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay E to Germantown Transit Center & Bay Bbus 100
1h 22m$17–23Drive 37.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Meade to Germantowncar 37.7 mi
52 min$7–10Train
- Take the train from Odenton to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to GERMANTOWN MARC wbtrain Marc
2h 23m$14–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fort Meade to Germantowntaxi 37.7 mi
52 min$100–130Bus, line 61 bus
- Take the bus from Arundel Mills Shopping Center to SHADY GROVE & stationbus 201
- Take the bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C to Germantown Rd & Germantown Marc Park & Ridebus 61
1h 57m$17–23
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Meade to Germantown is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Fort Meade to Germantown is to drive which takes 52 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Meade to Germantown. However, there are services departing from Arundel Mills Shopping Center and arriving at Germantown Transit Center & Bay B via Shady Grove Station & Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort Meade to Germantown. However, there are services departing from Odenton and arriving at GERMANTOWN MARC wb via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Fort Meade and Germantown is 44 miles. The road distance is 38 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Meade to Germantown without a car is to bus and line 100 bus which takes 1h 22m and costs $17 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Fort Meade to Germantown, including transfers.
Fort Meade to Germantown bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Arundel Mills Shopping Center station.
Fort Meade to Germantown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Odenton station.
The best way to get from Fort Meade to Germantown is to bus and line 100 bus which takes 1h 22m and costs $17 - $23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $30 and takes 2h 23m.
What companies run services between Fort Meade, MD, USA and Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Fort Meade to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B via Arundel Mills Shopping Center, SHADY GROVE & station, and Shady Grove Station & Bay E in around 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fort Meade to GERMANTOWN MARC wb via Odenton and Washington Union Station in around 2h 23m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Odenton to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Odenton to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–8
Train from Washington Union Station to GERMANTOWN MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from Arundel Mills Shopping Center to SHADY GROVE & station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
Bus from Arundel Mills Shopping Center to SHADY GROVE & station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay E to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C to Germantown Rd & Germantown Marc Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
County Cab
- Phone
- +1 443-575-4110
- Website
- countycabmd.com
Diamond Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1 410-947-3333
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More Questions & Answers
Fort Meade to Germantown bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at SHADY GROVE & station.
Fort Meade to Germantown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Meade to Germantown is 38 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Fort Meade to Germantown.
There are 120+ hotels available in Germantown.





