What is the cheapest way to get from Academic City to Downtown Dubai?

The cheapest way to get from Academic City to Downtown Dubai is to drive which costs AED 8 - AED 12 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Academic City to Downtown Dubai?

The fastest way to get from Academic City to Downtown Dubai is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs AED 50 - AED 65.

Is there a direct bus between Academic City and Downtown Dubai?

No, there is no direct bus from Academic City to Downtown Dubai. However, there are services departing from Al Warsan, DEWA Staff Accommodation and arriving at Dubai Mall Bus Stop 2 via Al Nahda 1, Terminus 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Academic City to Downtown Dubai?

The distance between Academic City and Downtown Dubai is 52 km. The road distance is 20.2 km.

How do I travel from Academic City to Downtown Dubai without a car?

The best way to get from Academic City to Downtown Dubai without a car is to line 320 bus and subway which takes 1h 33m and costs AED 13 - AED 19.

How long does it take to get from Academic City to Downtown Dubai?

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Academic City to Downtown Dubai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Academic City to Downtown Dubai bus from?

Academic City to Downtown Dubai bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, depart from Al Warsan, DEWA Staff Accommodation station.

Where does the Academic City to Downtown Dubai bus arrive?

Academic City to Downtown Dubai bus services, operated by Dubai RTA Bus, arrive at Al Nahda 1, Terminus 2 station.

Can I drive from Academic City to Downtown Dubai?

Yes, the driving distance between Academic City to Downtown Dubai is 20 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Academic City to Downtown Dubai.

Where can I stay near Downtown Dubai?

There are 17144+ hotels available in Downtown Dubai.

Academic City to Downtown Dubai - 4 ways to travel via line 320 bus, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Academic City to Downtown Dubai by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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Line 320 bus, subway
best
1. Take the bus from Dubai Outsource City, DIAC Homes 1 to Rashidiya Bus Station Parkingbus 320
2. Take the subway from Centerpoint Metro Station to Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Metro Station 2subway MRed2 / ...
1h 33m
AED 13–19
Drive 20.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Academic City to Downtown Dubaicar 20.2 km
19 min
AED 9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Academic City to Downtown Dubaitaxi 20.2 km
19 min
AED 50–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Al Warsan, DEWA Staff Accommodation to Al Nahda 1, Terminus 2bus 20B
2. Take the bus from Al Nahda 1, Terminus 2 to Dubai Mall Bus Stop 2bus X22
2h 37m
AED 15–21

Academic City to Downtown Dubai by bus and subway

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Distance: 52 km
Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Academic City, United Arab Emirates and Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates?

You can take a bus from Al Warsan, DEWA Staff Accommodation to Dubai Mall Bus Stop 2 via Al Nahda 1, Terminus 2 in around 2h 37m.

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