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| System | Metrobus |
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| Operator | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority |
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| Garage | Montgomery |
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| Livery | Local |
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| Status | In Service |
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| Locale | Prince George's County, Montgomery County, Maryland |
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| Communities served | Silver Spring, Four Corners, White Oak, Fairland, Burtonsville, Braeburn, Laurel |
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| Landmarks served | South Laurel Park & Ride lot, Towne Centre at Laurel, Laurel Regional Hospital, Maryland 95 Corporate Park, Laurel Employment Park, Burtonsville Crossing Park & Ride lot, Silver Spring station. |
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| Start | South Laurel Park & Ride Lot |
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| Via | Cherry Lane, Sandy Spring Road, Old Columbia Pike, Columbia Pike, Colesville Road |
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| End | Silver Spring station |
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| Level | Daily |
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| Frequency | 35–45 minutes |
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| Operates | 5:00 AM – 7:55 AM, 3:22 PM – 7:30 PM |
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| Ridership | 82,100 (FY 2024) |
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| Transfers | SmarTrip only |
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| Timetable | Laurel–Burtonsville Express Line |
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| ← Z6 |
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The Laurel–Burtonsville Express Line, designated Route Z7, is an express peak hour-only bus route operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority between Silver Spring station, which is served by the Red Line of the Washington Metro, and South Laurel Park & Ride Lot in Laurel, Maryland. The line operates every 35–45 minutes during rush hours only in the peak direction with a few trips in the off-peak direction. Z7 trips are roughly 65 minutes long. This route provides service between Silver Spring and Laurel via Burtonsville by bus.