Great commuting alternative to the Shady Grove metro station. On the southbound side there is a…read morecovered shed with a metal bench. Most people stand and wait for the train. Nine MARC trains stop here on weekdays, ten on Friday evenings going northbound. There is a brick shelter, built in the 1800s on the northbound side which has a coffee shop and seating inside. Perfect for those cold mornings. There's also an Amtrak ticket kiosk if you need to purchase a one way or round trip ticket. Be careful because you have to cross the tracks to catch Southbound trains to DC. There is the Olde Towne parking garage across Summit Avenue which is easily accessible by a pedestrian bridge. The garage fills up pretty rapidly, if you want covered parking, it's best to arrive before 7:30 am, be careful not to park in spaces reserved for the apartment residents or city employees, you may get towed.

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The Circulator bus runs in Bethesda Monday through Saturday. Monday through Thursday, it runs 7am…read moreto midnight. Friday, it runs 7am to 2am, and Saturday, it runs 10am to 2am. The drivers are usually friendly- there is one who is slightly cranky- and I've never had an issue getting a seat on the bus. Also, the bus is always clean. According to their website, a bus comes around 10 minutes on average, although I've definitely waited longer, especially late at night. I do wish the hours were a bit longer, and that it ran on Sunday. I also wish that you could track it's location online- a few times, I've slowly meandered around my apartment getting ready, only to leave my apartment and have the Circulator just leaving my stop. Being able to anticipate when it will arrive would save a lot of time. I also wish they would expand the route, including to the Medical Center Metro. But overall, it's a great service and very convenient!

The Bethesda Circulator is a FREE trolley that you can ride around Bethesda. You can pick it up in…read morethe Metro station and along the Circulator routes(you can see their signs around town). The drivers are always friendly and sometimes if it is late at night they have dropped me off right in front of my apartment!

If you love history and trains, the Laurel Marc Station is a must-visit. It's at the end of…read moreLaurel's historic Main Street. You'll notice a small brick building near train tracks. The station was built in 1884 and a visit inside the waiting room transports you back over a hundred years. The train station still operates and takes people into Washington, D.C. and other cities.

As far as MARC stations go, this one has pros and cons…read more Pros: there is an actual building with benches and restrooms (the historic Laurel Depot) where you can buy tickets from a kiosk. Cons: the main parking lot is usually full by 7:30am, but there is an overflow lot a very short walk away. Hint: buy your ticket from the kiosk. The conductors often charge a $3 surcharge if you buy onboard.

I would say the most important thing to note is they have FREE parking for commuters. They also…read morehave scooter and bike storage. There are benches and they are covered in the event of rain. The train is on time most days; however, if it is going to be late there is signage, which they update, to let passengers know. Be mindful that trains go in both directions. You need to be on the appropriate side prior to the trains arrival. You can also purchase tickets on the Charm App. Makes life easier.

Its a cold, cold world. I just moved to Beltsville from my…read morebeloved main st laurel apartment. Where I took for granted the fact that I could walk to the train station. And bump into my neighbors whilst waiting for the train:-( Now Im here at Muirkirk. Its sterile, cold and unfriendly. The people waiting dont seem to have a sense of community. Theyre literally just bodies waiting for a train. No one smiles, no one chit chats. Its very dry. The most scary part of this station is the fact that you have to cross live train tracks on foot. If you miss the morning NB Camden line train to DC by a minute and you arent on the other side--you might as well turn around and go to Greenbelt. Freight trains pass through frequently so you need to be extra careful. Theres no ticketing machine here for MARC so youll need cash to pay the conductor. Yea it sucks. I miss Laurel.

My family and I had a phenomenal experience with Ellis-Lopez Travel. On the day of pickup Ellis…read morearrived earlier than his scheduled time, which was great because international travel can be stressful especially when you're wondering if you'll make it to the airport on time. In addition, the vehicle was spotless and he somehow managed to fit all 8 of our suitcases including a bulky Graco stroller in the car very neatly. Ellis was extremely professional and very pleasant. When he picked us up from the airport after our trip he even went the extra mile to ask if we wanted to stop for some food before dropping us off at home because he knew how tired we were. We will absolutely use him again and continue to recommend him to our family and friends.

Jerry drove me to BWI at 4:00AM and it was an absolutely amazing experience. Jerry was friendly,…read morecourteous, on time, and drove incredibly safe. I love how his company is structured and what he does for the community with his business efforts. I can't wait to use Jerry and his team again.

My family and I have used A-Fair to go from Maryland to/from Dulles for both personal and business…read moretrips. I like the friendly professional service in their well maintained vehicles. It's a family run business that takes pride in the product. Having bottled water in the car and easy to use web booking are examples of customer focus. I highly recommend.

A-Fair Transportation is fantastic! I've been using them for 5 years now. They came referred to me…read moreby my coworkers. It's a family ran business and they are so kind and sweet. They offer great service and are always on time. I feel safe riding with them and I always enjoy my conversations with them. And their price is very reasonable.

Best Bus has the BEST customer service! I left my phone on the bus and the BestBus team quickly…read moreshipped it back to me. Shout out to Regina and Rrea! Besides, BestBus's ride between NY and DC does't disappoint. I don't take good customer service and lost and found service from bus companies due to my last nightmare! When I forgot my suitcase after waking up from a nap (another bus company), I realized their call center is outsourced to India, who could not help me reach their ground office in D.C.. I had to be very resourceful and ubered directly to their parking lot to find my suitcase (luckily). Ever since that, I try not to choose bus companies without robust customer support. My experience with BestBus was a breeze. I filled out the lost and found form on their website and called. I was quickly helped and received an email confirming my iPhone was identified within two days. I provided an USPS shipping label and they shipped the phone back to me safe and sound. I'll pay it forward by recommending Best Bus to everyone I know!

Is this the Best bus to NYC from DC? In spite of a promising start, I am sad to say it definitely…read moreisn't. I guess DecentBus or OkayBus wouldn't have quite the same ring though. I was thrilled to see that the 7am bus from DuPont Circle was waiting when I arrived at 6:45, and that I was able to board immediately. Not only was there a working electrical outlet, but the WiFi signal was strong and effect. Those were the "best" parts of the expert - it was all downhill from there. I didn't realize there was an additional stop at Union station, and that took quite a while. The driver was very friendly and courteous, but the 15-minute rest stop that turned into 20 minutes made it clear that speed isn't really a priority for this service. We arrived at the stop on West 34th Street and 9th Ave at 12:10pm, and while it was much quicker to park there than it is near Penn station, if I have to walk to Penn station anyway, this isn't much of a plus for me. Probably the most annoying thing about today was that my 5:30pm return trip was cancelled due to technical issues and I had to cut my trip half an hour short(er) to get the 5pm replacement trip instead. I appreciate getting an early notification about the return bus snafu so I was able to adjust my plans accordingly, and I know these things can happen, but if I'm going to be on buses and trains for 12 hours in a day, losing that half hour of planned productivity really isn't great I'll allow that BestBus likely has the best service I've experienced on an Intercity bus in terms of courtesy and communication. And the DuPont Circle is super convenient for me before the metro is running on a Saturday. Beyond that though, this isn't my preferred choice for travel to New York.

Last minute Bride for a wedding 8/29/2020. I called Mr. Bob at 1pm on Thursday the week of. He was…read morethe sweetest, most professional, on time... EARLY!! So helpful from the house to the venue. Affordable! The black stretch was so comfortable! Beautiful car! He made sure my dress was in the car and situated before closing the door! Thank you for being so patient with us. I can guarantee we blew out an ear drum singing at the top of our lungs! That concert was on the house sir! Thank you so much!

Bob is the man! We requested him as a driver for our family funeral at Arlington Cemetery on a…read moreweekday at 9:15am start time. Bob is kind, considerate and punctual. He bends over backwards with beverages and helped with our handicapped passenger. Bob makes sure you truly receive door to door service up close and no detail is too small. A very calm demeanor too goes a long way in the limo business. Will be sure to utilize Bob in the near future for sure!