Forestville Line

K12
Forestville Line
Overview
System	Metrobus
Operator	Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Garage	Andrews Federal Center
Livery	Local
Status	In Service
Began service	1963
Ended service	K11, K13 (June 26, 2016), K19 (January 13, 2001)
Route
Locale	Prince George's County, MD
Communities served	Suitland, District Heights, Forestville, Morningside, Andrews Manor, Camp Springs
Landmarks served	Branch 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
Start	Branch Avenue station (regular K12 trips) Penn Mar Shopping Center (shortened K12 trips)
Via	Auth Road, Allentown Road, Forestville Road, Silver Hill Road
End	Suitland station
Length	30 - 40 minutes
Service
Level	Daily
Frequency	15 - 45 minutes
Weekend frequency	60 minutes
Operates	5:10 AM - 11:30 PM (Monday-Friday) 5:50 AM - 11:05 PM (Saturday) 6:50 AM - 10:05 PM (Sunday)
Ridership	555,299 (FY 2023)[1]
Transfers	SmarTrip only
Timetable	Forestville 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.