There are 6 ways to get from American University to George Washington University by bus, subway, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Massachusetts Av NW+20 St NW
best- Take the bus from Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NW to Massachusetts Av NW+20 St NWbus D90
36 min$3Subway
cheapest- Take the subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
43 min$2–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from American University to George Washington Universitytaxi 3.5 mi
8 min$13–16Walk
- Take the walk from American University to George Washington Universitywalk 3.6 mi
1h 9mBus
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW to 19 St NW+I St NWbus D96
42 min$3Bus via 23 St NW+I St NW
- Take the bus from Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NW to Massachusetts Av NW+20 St NWbus D90
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NW+20 St NW to 23 St NW+I St NWbus D74
42 min$2
American University to George Washington University by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from American University to George Washington University is to bus via Massachusetts Av NW+20 St NW which costs $3 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from American University to George Washington University is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $13 - $16.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NW and arriving at Massachusetts Av NW+20 St NW. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
The distance between American University and George Washington University is 4 miles.
The best way to get from American University to George Washington University without a car is to bus via Massachusetts Av NW+20 St NW which takes 36 min and costs $3.
The bus from Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NW to Massachusetts Av NW+20 St NW takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
American University to George Washington University bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NW station.
American University to George Washington University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform station.
American University to George Washington University bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Massachusetts Av NW+20 St NW station.
What companies run services between American University, DC, USA and George Washington University, DC, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NW to Massachusetts Av NW+20 St NW every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 9 min.
Subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Bus from Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NW to Massachusetts Av NW+20 St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW to 19 St NW+I St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NW to Massachusetts Av NW+20 St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Massachusetts Av NW+20 St NW to 23 St NW+I St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Estimated price
- $13–16
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
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Booking & Getting There
American University to George Washington University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform station.
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