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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to GERMANTOWN MARC wbtrain train Marc
    46 min
    $2–9

  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 33m
    $4–8

  3. Drive 26.2 mi

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

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Subway, line 100 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 E to Germantown Transit Center & Bay Bbus bus 100
    58 min
    $4–8

Washington to Germantown by train

Calendar46Weekly Trains
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.9 mi
  • Duration: 46 min

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

Maryland Transit operates a train from Washington Union Station to GERMANTOWN MARC wb every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–9 and the journey takes 46 min.

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