The average train between Ballston and Union Station takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 23 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Ballston to Union Station. 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 Ballston and Union Station. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballston is at 2:24 PM which arrives into Union Station at 2:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

24 min • 1 change

26 min • 1 change

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27 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Ballston to Union Station. However, there are services departing from Ballston station and arriving at Union Station station via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
Ballston to Union Station train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Ballston to Union Station train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform.
The distance between Ballston and Union Station is 9.3 km. The road distance is 11 km.
You can take a subway from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform in around 22 min.