Montgomery CountyDepartment of Transportation
March 18 is National Transit Employee Appreciation Day: Did you know that Ride On operates 7 days a week, has 80+ routes and employs 650 bus operators, transports approximately 65,000 riders daily; ranked 2nd nationally in a Transit App survey as a service most likely to be recommended to family and friends; and had a 20% ridership growth in 2024? Join us in celebrating the hard work and dedication of our employees.
Ride On Route 5 - Long Term detour in effect. Click here for more information! Stops on Second Ave. between Colesville Road and Spring St. will not be served.
Schedules
Route 5 operates Monday-Sunday.
Route 5 Schedules (PDF), effective January 12, 2025
This route timetable can also be picked up at this location:
North Bethesda Transportation Management District
5640 Nicholson Lane
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- Delays & Detours
- Recent schedule changes
Bike racks are available on all Ride On buses.
Plan your tripRoute Information
Route operates between the following stops:
- Twinbrook Station
- Halpine Rd (Congressional Plaza)
- Jefferson Street
- Executive Blvd
- North Bethesda Station (White Flint)
- Strathmore Ave
- Kensington
- Metropolitan Ave
- Capitol View Ave
- 16th Street
- Silver Spring Metro Station
Route Destination Signs
These are the destination signs shown on the top front and right side of the bus.
5 Silver Spring
5 Silver Spring Via Victory Forest
5 Twinbrook
5 Twinbrook Via Victory Forest
