COVID-19 Update 3/30/21:

 

Ride On and Ride On extRa service has been restored to all lines as of August 2, 2020. Click here to see your bus line's schedule. The Ride On Flex service is not operating at this time.

As of Thursday, April 16, 2020, all Ride On passengers must wear face coverings.

Passengers should board through the rear doors of the bus to limit close contact between passengers and drivers.

Passengers can board through the front doors if a lift is needed to accommodate a disability or stroller.

Passengers should board through the rear doors of the bus to limit close contact between passengers and drivers. Passengers can board through the front doors if a lift is needed to accommodate a disability or stroller.

Starting April 5, 2021, Ride On will resume front boarding.

The Ride On bus system is owned and operated by Montgomery County and has a total of 80 routes, of which 7 serve the Bethesda Metro Station. Stops are clearly marked with the Blue and White Ride On logo.

Schedules
Routes and Schedules
Or visit our office at 7700 Old Georgetown Road to get these and any other route maps.

System Map
Downloadable version of current System Map

Real-Time Bus Tracking
Ride On Buses and now be tracked in real-time! Click here to learn more.

Hours of Operation
Routes serving the Bethesda Metro Station Monday – Friday

Route 70 – Germantown Express - Peak Hours Only
Route 30 – Bethesda – Medical Center
Route 32 – Bethesda – Naval Ship R&D Center and Woodrock - Peak Hours Only
Route 36 – Bethesda-Potomac – via Hillandale Road

Routes serving the Bethesda Metro Station with weekend service(operating Monday through Sunday)

Updated Route 29 – Bethesda – Glen Echo – Friendship Heights – New schedule in effect Saturday, January 5, 2020
Route 34 – Aspen Hill – Bethesda
Route 47 – Rockville – Montgomery Mall – Bethesda

Fares, Passes & Tickets
Click here for a complete list of fares and locations for purchasing tickets and passes.

Passes and tickets can be bought at the following locations in downtown Bethesda:

Giant Food Store
7115 Arlington Road
301-718-2470

CVS
6917 Arlington Road
301-656-2522

CVS
7809 Wisconsin Avenue
301-986-9144

For more information, visit Ride On and Transit Services.