There are 4 ways to get from Ballston to Walter E. Washington Convention Center by subway, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O / ...
26 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NWbus A58
- Take the bus from Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NW to Massachusetts Av NW+7 Av NWbus D80
57 min$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballston to Walter E. Washington Convention Centertaxi 5.8 mi
10 min$19–24Drive 5.8 mi
- Drive from Ballston to Walter E. Washington Convention Centercar 5.8 mi
10 min$2
Ballston to Walter E. Washington Convention Center by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballston to Walter E. Washington Convention Center is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 10 min.
The fastest way to get from Ballston to Walter E. Washington Convention Center is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $19 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballston to Walter E. Washington Convention Center. However, there are services departing from Ballston+Bay A and arriving at Massachusetts Av NW+7 Av NW via Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
The distance between Ballston and Walter E. Washington Convention Center is 6 miles. The road distance is 5.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ballston to Walter E. Washington Convention Center without a car is to subway which takes 26 min and costs $2 - $3.
The subway from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Ballston to Walter E. Washington Convention Center bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Ballston+Bay A station.
Ballston to Walter E. Washington Convention Center train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Ballston to Walter E. Washington Convention Center bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NW station.
What companies run services between Ballston, VA, USA and Walter E. Washington Convention Center, DC, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballston+Bay A to Walter E. Washington Convention Center via Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NW and Massachusetts Av NW+7 Av NW in around 57 min.
Subway from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 15 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 Ballston+Bay A to Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NW to Massachusetts Av NW+7 Av NW
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- $19–24
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Best ways to travel around Australia, Getting to Rome from the airport, and The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Ballston to Walter E. Washington Convention Center train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballston to Walter E. Washington Convention Center is 6 miles. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Ballston to Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
There are 1407+ hotels available in Walter E. Washington Convention Center.





