Southern Avenue-Fort Washington Line
| P97 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Southern Avenue-Fort Washington Line | ||
Former Route P18 at Oxon Hill Park & Ride in February 2025 | ||
| Overview | ||
| System | Metrobus | |
| Operator | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | |
| Garage | Shepherd Parkway | |
| Livery | Local | |
| Status | In Service | |
| Predecessors | P17, P18, P19 | |
| Route | ||
| Locale | Prince George's County, Maryland | |
| Communities served | Tantallon, Oxon Hill, Fort Washington, Forest Heights, Temple Hills | |
| Landmarks served | Fort Foote, Oxon Hill Park & Ride Lot, Eastover | |
| Start | Fort Washington Park & Ride Lot | |
| Via | Oxon Hill Road, Southern Avenue | |
| End | Southern Avenue station | |
| Length | 45 minutes | |
| Service | ||
| Level | Weekday service only | |
| Frequency | 20-30 minutes (Weekday Peak Hours) 60 minutes (Weekday midday) | |
| Operates | 4:32 AM - 7:30 PM | |
| Ridership | 166,149 (FY 2024) | |
| Transfers | SmarTrip only | |
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The Southern Avenue-Fort Washington Line, designated Route P97, is a weekday only bus route operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority between the Fort Washington Park & Ride Lot and Southern Avenue station of the Green Line of the Washington Metro. The line operates every 20-30 minutes during the weekday peak hours and 60 minutes during the weekday midday. Route P97 trips are roughly 45 minutes long.