What is the cheapest way to get from Ballston–MU Station to Tidal Basin?

The cheapest way to get from Ballston–MU Station to Tidal Basin is to bus which costs $3 and takes 1h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballston–MU Station to Tidal Basin?

The fastest way to get from Ballston–MU Station to Tidal Basin is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Ballston–MU Station and Tidal Basin?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ballston+Bay A and arriving at 17 St NW+I St NW. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

Is there a direct train between Ballston–MU Station and Tidal Basin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Ballston–MU Station to Tidal Basin?

The distance between Ballston–MU Station and Tidal Basin is 7 miles.

How do I travel from Ballston–MU Station to Tidal Basin without a car?

The best way to get from Ballston–MU Station to Tidal Basin without a car is to subway which takes 40 min and costs $2 - $3.

Where do I catch the Ballston–MU Station to Tidal Basin bus from?

Ballston–MU Station to Tidal Basin bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Ballston+Bay A station.

Where does the Ballston–MU Station to Tidal Basin bus arrive?

Ballston–MU Station to Tidal Basin bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at 17 St NW+I St NW station.

Where does the Ballston–MU Station to Tidal Basin train arrive?

Ballston–MU Station to Tidal Basin train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.

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Ballston–MU Station to Tidal Basin - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

Q: How long does it take to get from Ballston–MU Station to Tidal Basin?

The subway from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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There are 4 ways to get from Ballston–MU Station to Tidal Basin by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway O / ...
40 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to 17 St NW+I St NWbus A58
1h 12m
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballston–MU Station to Tidal Basintaxi 4.9 mi
10 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Ballston–MU Station to Tidal Basinwalk 4.8 mi
1h 33m

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Distance: 7.2 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Ballston–MU Station, VA, USA and Tidal Basin, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Ballston+Bay A to 17 St NW+I St NW every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 41 min.

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