The average train between American University and Crystal City takes 30 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from American University to Crystal City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 15 minutes between American University and Crystal City. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from American University is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Crystal City at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 30 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

26 min • 1 change

26 min • 1 change

26 min • 1 change

26 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from American University to Crystal City. However, there are services departing from American University station and arriving at Crystal City station via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.
American University to Crystal City train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform station.
American University to Crystal City train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform station.
The distance between American University and Crystal City is 9.6 km. The road distance is 17 km.
You can take a vehicle from American University to Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform via Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform in around 48 min.