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Washington D.C.Metrobus

Metrobus P42 bus

Previously F1

Chillum Rd-New Carrollton

72 % on time

Metrobus P42 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The Metrobus P42 - Chillum Rd-New Carrollton bus serves 88 bus stops in the Washington D.C. area departing from New Carrollton and ending at Takoma / Bay D. Scroll down to see upcoming P42 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled P42 bus times will be displayed. The full P42 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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Tue, May 5, 2026
Metrobus Chillum Rd-New Carrollton map

Metrobus P42 bus route map

The Metrobus P42 - Chillum Rd-New Carrollton bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the Metrobus P42 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 P42 bus is approaching your stop.

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Metrobus P42 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the P42 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 P42 bus Service Frequency

The next P42 bus leaves New Carrollton at 5:35 AM, and arrives at Takoma / Bay D at 6:42 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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Metrobus P42 bus On-Time Performance

72 % on time

72% of riders report that the Metrobus P42 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 66 riders reported on the on-time performance of the P42 bus. Compared to other Metrobus lines, the P42 bus is ranked 46 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 P42 by opening the Transit app.

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Metrobus P42 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next Metrobus P42 bus depart from New Carrollton?

    The next P42 bus leaves New Carrollton at 5:35 AM, and arrives at Takoma / Bay D at 6:42 AM. The total trip time for the next Metrobus P42 bus is 67 min.

  • Is the Metrobus P42 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 P42 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next Metrobus P42 bus arrive?

    You can see the next Metrobus P42 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the P42 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the Metrobus P42 bus?

    There are 88 stops on the Metrobus P42 bus.

  • Is the Metrobus P42 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on Metrobus P42 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 P42 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the Metrobus P42 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest Metrobus P42 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest P42 bus stop to where you are.

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