The average train between National Zoological Park and Herndon takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from National Zoological Park to Herndon. 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 National Zoological Park and Herndon. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from National Zoological Park is at 3:33 PM which arrives into Herndon at 4:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

47 min • 1 change

48 min • 1 change

48 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from National Zoological Park to Herndon. However, there are services departing from National Zoological Park station and arriving at Herndon station via Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
National Zoological Park to Herndon train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station.
National Zoological Park to Herndon train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform station.
The distance between National Zoological Park and Herndon is 29.4 km. The road distance is 40 km.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 40 min.