What is the cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Rockville?

The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Rockville is to subway which costs $2 - $3 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington DC to Rockville?

The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Rockville is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Washington DC and Rockville?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Rockville. However, there are services departing from 18 St NW+E St NW and arriving at W Montgomery Av+S Adams St via Friendship Heights+Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Washington DC and Rockville?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Washington DC to Rockville?

The distance between Washington DC and Rockville is 15 miles. The road distance is 15.8 miles.

How do I travel from Washington DC to Rockville without a car?

The best way to get from Washington DC to Rockville without a car is to subway which takes 41 min and costs $2 - $3.

How long does it take to get from Washington DC to Rockville?

The subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Washington DC to Rockville bus from?

Washington DC to Rockville bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from 18 St NW+E St NW station.

Where do I catch the Washington DC to Rockville train from?

Washington DC to Rockville train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform station.

Where does the Washington DC to Rockville bus arrive?

Washington DC to Rockville bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Friendship Heights+Bay K station.

Can I drive from Washington DC to Rockville?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Rockville is 16 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Washington DC to Rockville.

Where can I stay near Rockville?

There are 884+ hotels available in Rockville.

Washington DC to Rockville - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington DC to Rockville by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
41 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 18 St NW+E St NW to Friendship Heights+Bay Kbus D96
2. Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to W Montgomery Av+S Adams Stbus M82
1h 56m
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington DC to Rockvilletaxi 15.7 mi
30 min
$45–60
Drive 15.7 mi
1. Drive from Washington DC to Rockvillecar 15.7 mi
30 min
$3–5

Washington DC to Rockville by foot and subway

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Distance: 15.2 mi
Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Rockville, MD, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to W Montgomery Av+S Adams St via 18 St NW+E St NW, Friendship Heights+Bay K, and Friendship Heights+Bay J in around 1h 56m.

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