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Ride On 42 bus

Montgomery Mall-North Bethesda

75 % on time

Ride On 42 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The Ride On 42 - Montgomery Mall-North Bethesda bus serves 46 bus stops in the Washington D.C. area departing from Montgomery Mall Transit Center / Bay D and ending at North Bethesda Station / Bay D. Scroll down to see upcoming 42 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 42 bus times will be displayed. The full 42 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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Ride On 42 bus route map

The Ride On 42 - Montgomery Mall-North Bethesda bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the Ride On 42 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 42 bus is approaching your stop.

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Ride On 42 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 42 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.

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Ride On 42 bus Service Frequency

The next 42 bus leaves Montgomery Mall Transit Center / Bay D at 5:15 AM, and arrives at North Bethesda Station / Bay D at 5:42 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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Ride On 42 bus On-Time Performance

75 % on time

75% of riders report that the Ride On 42 bus arrived on time on their previous trip. In the past 30 days, 9 riders reported on the on-time performance of the 42 bus. Compared to other Ride On lines, the 42 bus is ranked 21 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 42 by opening the Transit app.

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Ride On 42 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next Ride On 42 bus depart from Montgomery Mall Transit Center / Bay D?

    The next 42 bus leaves Montgomery Mall Transit Center / Bay D at 5:15 AM, and arrives at North Bethesda Station / Bay D at 5:42 AM. The total trip time for the next Ride On 42 bus is 27 min.

  • Is the Ride On 42 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the Ride On 42 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next Ride On 42 bus arrive?

    You can see the next Ride On 42 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 42 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the Ride On 42 bus?

    There are 46 stops on the Ride On 42 bus.

  • Is the Ride On 42 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on Ride On 42 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 Ride On 42 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the Ride On 42 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest Ride On 42 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 42 bus stop to where you are.

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