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How to get fromAmerican University to National Zoological Parkby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from American University to National Zoological Park by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nebraska Av NW+American Univ to Fort Dr NW+Albemarle St NWbus bus C81 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    35 min
    $4–5

  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    43 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from American University to National Zoological Parktaxi taxi 2.3 mi
    6 min
    $9–12

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from American University to National Zoological Parkwalk walk 2.6 mi
    50 min

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Av NW+Upton St NW to Adams Mill Rd NW+Walbridge Pl NWbus bus C61
    41 min
    $3

  6. Bus via Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW to Adams Mill Rd NW+Walbridge Pl NWbus bus C61
    44 min
    $3

American University to National Zoological Park by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar688Weekly Services
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.5 mi
  • Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between American University, DC, USA and National Zoological Park, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Wisconsin Av NW+Upton St NW to Adams Mill Rd NW+Walbridge Pl NW every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 6 min.

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