Forestville Line

K12
Forestville Line
Overview
SystemMetrobus
OperatorWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
GarageAndrews Federal Center
LiveryLocal
StatusIn Service
Began service1963
Ended serviceK11, K13 (June 26, 2016), K19 (January 13, 2001)
Route
LocalePrince George's County, MD
Communities servedSuitland, District Heights, Forestville, Morningside, Andrews Manor, Camp Springs
Landmarks servedBranch Avenue station, Auth Road, Andrews Manor, Joint Base Andrews, Forest Village, Forestville, Centre at Forestville, Penn Mar Shopping Center, Park Berkshire, Surrey Square, Suitland station
StartBranch Avenue station (regular K12 trips)
Penn Mar Shopping Center (shortened K12 trips)
ViaAuth Road, Allentown Road, Forestville Road, Silver Hill Road
EndSuitland station
Length30 - 40 minutes
Service
LevelDaily
Frequency15 - 45 minutes
Weekend frequency60 minutes
Operates5:10 AM - 11:30 PM (Monday-Friday)
5:50 AM - 11:05 PM (Saturday)
6:50 AM - 10:05 PM (Sunday)
Ridership555,299 (FY 2023)[1]
TransfersSmarTrip only
TimetableForestville Line
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The Forestville Line, designated as Route K12, is a daily bus route operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority between Suitland station and Branch Avenue station of the Green Line of the Washington Metro. The line operates every 15 – 45 minutes during weekdays and 60 minutes during weekends. Trips are roughly 30 – 40 minutes long. There are a few early morning/late night and rush hour trips that only operate between the Suitland Metro Station & Penn Mar Shopping Center.

  1. ^ "Metrobus FY2023 Annual Line Performance Report" (PDF). wmata.com. April 27, 2024. Retrieved May 24, 2024.