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How to get fromBallston to National Zoological Parkby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ballston to National Zoological Park by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway O / ...
    2. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    37 min
    $4–5

  2. Drive 6.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ballston to National Zoological Parkcar car 6.9 mi
    14 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to K St NW+17 St NWbus bus A58
    1h 5m
    $4–5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ballston to National Zoological Parktaxi taxi 6.9 mi
    14 min
    $22–27

  5. Bus via Connecticut Av NW+Cathedral Av NW

    1. Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to K St NW+17 St NWbus bus A58
    2. Take the bus from 17 St NW+K St NW to Connecticut Av NW+Cathedral Av NWbus bus D70
    1h 18m
    $5

Ballston to National Zoological Park by subway and foot

Calendar1359Weekly Services
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.3 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Ballston, VA, USA and National Zoological Park, DC, USA?

You can take a subway from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to National Zoological Park via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, and Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform in around 37 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Ballston+Bay A to K St NW+17 St NW every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 40 min.

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