The average bus between Ballston and National Zoological Park takes 1h 5m and the fastest bus takes 40 min. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Ballston to National Zoological Park. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Ballston and National Zoological Park. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Ballston is at 11:33 PM which arrives into National Zoological Park at 12:41 AM. All services require a transfer at K St NW+17 St NW and take an average of 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

40 min • 1 change

40 min • 1 change

40 min • 1 change

4h 9m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Ballston to National Zoological Park. However, there are services departing from Ballston station and arriving at National Zoological Park station via K St NW+17 St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Ballston to National Zoological Park bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Ballston+Bay A station.
Ballston to National Zoological Park bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at K St NW+17 St NW station.
The distance between Ballston and National Zoological Park is 7.5 km. The road distance is 14 km.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Ballston+Bay A to K St NW+17 St NW every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 40 min.