The Ride On 36 - Bethesda-Potomac-via Hillandale bus serves 82 bus stops in the Washington D.C. area departing from Bethesda Station and ending at Bethesda Station. Scroll down to see upcoming 36 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 36 bus times will be displayed. The full 36 bus schedule as well as real-time departures (if available) can be found in the Transit app.
The Ride On 36 - Bethesda-Potomac-via Hillandale bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the Ride On 36 bus to help you plan your trip on Ride On. 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 36 bus is approaching your stop.
See the detailed route mapOpen the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 36 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 Ride On so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.
⚠️ Service update for WMATA's 36
As of June 29, 2025, your bus service has changed as part of the WMATA Network Redesign. \n\nThe stops or route name may have changed. The route 36 has been modified or discontinued in the new 2025 network. \n\nIf you usually take the 36 bus service, look for replacement routes such as : D1X, D10
See all alertsThe next 36 bus leaves Bethesda Station at 11:10 AM, and arrives at Bethesda Station at 11:52 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.
See all departures59% of riders report that the Ride On 36 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 4 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 36 bus. Compared to other Ride On lines, the 36 bus is ranked 50 out of 83 Ride On lines. These on-time performance stats are user reported and may differ from official Ride On metrics. See more details about on time, late or early departure reports for the 36 by opening the Transit app.
See all on-time perfomance detailsThe next 36 bus leaves Bethesda Station at 11:10 AM, and arrives at Bethesda Station at 11:52 AM. The total trip time for the next Ride On 36 bus is 42 min.
You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the Ride On 36 schedule by downloading the Transit app.
You can see the next Ride On 36 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 36 bus.
There are 82 stops on the Ride On 36 bus.
You can find real-time information on Ride On 36 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.
Find out the current status for the Ride On 36 bus in the Transit app.
Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 36 bus stop to where you are.