The average train between Franconia–Springfield Station and National Zoological Park takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Franconia–Springfield Station 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.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Franconia–Springfield Station and National Zoological Park. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Franconia–Springfield Station is at 2:41 PM which arrives into National Zoological Park at 3:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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46 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Franconia–Springfield Station to National Zoological Park. However, there are services departing from Franconia–Springfield Station station and arriving at National Zoological Park station via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
Franconia–Springfield Station to National Zoological Park train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform station.
Franconia–Springfield Station to National Zoological Park train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
The distance between Franconia–Springfield Station and National Zoological Park is 20.9 km. The road distance is 32 km.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 34 min.