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Washington D.C.Metrobus

Metrobus M42 bus

Previously C8

Randolph Rd-College Park

67 % on time

Metrobus M42 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The Metrobus M42 - Randolph Rd-College Park bus serves 97 bus stops in the Washington D.C. area departing from College Park / Bay B and ending at Marinelli Rd / Rockville Pk. Scroll down to see upcoming M42 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled M42 bus times will be displayed. The full M42 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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Metrobus Randolph Rd-College Park map

Metrobus M42 bus route map

The Metrobus M42 - Randolph Rd-College Park bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the Metrobus M42 bus to help you plan your trip on Metrobus. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the M42 bus is approaching your stop.

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Metrobus M42 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the M42 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by Metrobus so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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Metrobus M42 bus Service Frequency

The next M42 bus leaves College Park / Bay B at 6:16 PM, and arrives at Marinelli Rd / Rockville Pk at 7:43 PM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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Metrobus M42 bus On-Time Performance

67 % on time

67% of riders report that the Metrobus M42 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 101 riders reported on the on-time performance of the M42 bus. Compared to other Metrobus lines, the M42 bus is ranked 86 out of 126 Metrobus lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official Metrobus metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the M42 by opening the Transit app.

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Metrobus M42 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next Metrobus M42 bus depart from College Park / Bay B?

    The next M42 bus leaves College Park / Bay B at 6:16 PM, and arrives at Marinelli Rd / Rockville Pk at 7:43 PM. The total trip time for the next Metrobus M42 bus is 87 min.

  • Is the Metrobus M42 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the Metrobus M42 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next Metrobus M42 bus arrive?

    You can see the next Metrobus M42 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the M42 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the Metrobus M42 bus?

    There are 97 stops on the Metrobus M42 bus.

  • Is the Metrobus M42 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on Metrobus M42 bus crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.

  • Is the Metrobus M42 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the Metrobus M42 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest Metrobus M42 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest M42 bus stop to where you are.

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