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How to get fromWashington DC to Germantownby subway, bus, car, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington DC to Germantown by subway, bus, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Subway, line 100 bus

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    1. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay E to Germantown Transit Center & Bay Bbus bus 100
    1h 12m
    $4–8

  2. Subway, line 61 bus

    1. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C to Germantown Rd & Germantown Marc Park & Ridebus bus 61
    1h 46m
    $4–8

  3. Bus, line 70 bus

    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 33m
    $4–7

  4. Drive 26.2 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Germantowncar car 26.2 mi
    43 min
    $5–7

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington DC to Germantowntaxi taxi 26.2 mi
    43 min
    $75–95

  6. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to GERMANTOWN MARC wbtrain train Marc
    1h 59m
    $4–10

Washington DC to Germantown by foot, subway, and bus

Calendar406Weekly Services
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

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 33m.

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