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How to get fromGermantown to Washington DCby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Germantown to Washington DC by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, subway

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    1. Take the train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC ebtrain train Marc
    2. Take the subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    59 min
    $4–9

  2. Line 61 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Germantown Rd & Bowman Mill Dr to Shady Grove Station & Bay Cbus bus 61
    2. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    1h 30m
    $4–7

  3. Drive 25.7 mi

    1. Drive from Germantown to Washington DCcar car 25.7 mi
    42 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Germantown to Washington DCtaxi taxi 25.7 mi
    42 min
    $75–90

  5. Line 100 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B to Shady Grove Station & Bay Ebus bus 100
    2. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    1h 1m
    $4–7

Germantown to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 25 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

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

There is no direct connection from Germantown to Washington DC. However, you can take the train to ROCKVILLE MARC eb, walk to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, take the subway to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, then walk to Washington DC. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Germantown Rd & Bowman Mill Dr to Washington DC via Shady Grove Station & Bay C, Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform, and Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform in around 1h 30m.

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