There are 5 ways to get from American University to Tysons by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Greensboro, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
1h 1m$4–5Drive 9.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from American University to Tysonscar 9.4 mi
18 min$2–3Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW to 19 St NW+N StNWbus D96
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Greensboro, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
1h 15m$4–5Bus, line 798 bus
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW to Bethesda+Bay Abus D96
- Take the bus from Montgomery Av @ East St to International Dr @ Greensboro Drbus 798
2h 22m$3–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from American University to Tysonstaxi 9.4 mi
18 min$29–40
American University to Tysons by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from American University to Tysons is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from American University to Tysons is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $29 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from American University to Tysons. However, there are services departing from Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW and arriving at International Dr @ Greensboro Dr via Montgomery Av @ East St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from American University to Tysons. However, there are services departing from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Greensboro, Silver Line Center Platform via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
The distance between American University and Tysons is 18 miles. The road distance is 9.5 miles.
The best way to get from American University to Tysons without a car is to subway which takes 1h 1m and costs $4 - $6.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from American University to Tysons, including transfers.
American University to Tysons bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW station.
American University to Tysons train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform station.
American University to Tysons bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Bethesda+Bay A station.
What companies run services between American University, DC, USA and Tysons, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from American University to Greensboro, Silver Line Center Platform via Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform in around 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from American University to International Dr @ Greensboro Dr via Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW, Bethesda+Bay A, and Montgomery Av @ East St in around 2h 22m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
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
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Greensboro, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Greensboro, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW to 19 St NW+N StNW
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW to Bethesda+Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Montgomery Av @ East St to International Dr @ Greensboro Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $29–40
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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More Questions & Answers
American University to Tysons train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between American University to Tysons is 9 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from American University to Tysons.
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