The average train between Union Station and Ballston takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 23 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Union Station to Ballston. 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 Union Station and Ballston. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Union Station is at 2:54 PM which arrives into Ballston at 3:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

27 min • 1 change

28 min • 1 change

28 min • 1 change

23 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Union Station to Ballston. However, there are services departing from Union Station station and arriving at Ballston station via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
Union Station to Ballston train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform.
Union Station to Ballston train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station.
The distance between Union Station and Ballston is 9.3 km. The road distance is 11 km.
You can take a subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform in around 22 min.