Georgia Avenue–Maryland Line
The Georgia Avenue–Maryland Line, designated Route Y2, Y7, Y8, is a daily bus route operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority between Silver Spring station of the Red Line of the Washington Metro and MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in Olney (Y2, Y8) or the Georgia Ave – ICC Park & Ride Lot (Y7). The line operates every 20 minutes during the weekday peak hour and weekend late nights, 30 minutes all other times on weekdays, and 40–45 minutes on weekends. Y2 trips are roughly 55 minutes long, Y7 trips are roughly 62 minutes long, and Y8 trips are roughly 70 minutes long. This route provides service along Georgia Avenue in Maryland providing service to multiple communities.
| Y2, Y7, Y8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Avenue–Maryland Line | |||
Route Y8 at Wheaton station | |||
| Overview | |||
| System | Metrobus | ||
| Operator | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | ||
| Garage | Montgomery | ||
| Livery | Local | ||
| Status | In Service | ||
| Began service | 1970s | ||
| Route | |||
| Locale | Montgomery County, Maryland | ||
| Communities served | Silver Spring, Forest Glen, Wheaton, Glenmont, Aspen Hill, Leisure World, Olney | ||
| Landmarks served | MedStar Montgomery Medical Center (Y2,Y8), Olney (Y2,Y8), Georgia Ave–ICC Park & Ride Lot (Y7), Leisure World (Y7,Y8), Aspen Hill, Glenmont station, Wheaton station, Forest Glen station, Paul S. Sarbanes Transit Center (Silver Spring station) | ||
| Start | Y7: Georgia Ave – ICC Park & Ride Lot Y2, Y8: MedStar Montgomery Medical Center | ||
| Via | Georgia Avenue | ||
| End | Silver Spring station | ||
| Length | Y2: 55 minutes Y7: 62 minutes Y8: 70 minutes | ||
| Service | |||
| Level | Daily | ||
| Frequency | 15 - 20 minutes (7AM - 9PM) 30 minutes (After 9 PM) | ||
| Operates | 4:18 AM - 1:55 AM | ||
| Transfers | SmarTrip only | ||
| Timetable | Georgia Avenue-Maryland Line | ||
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