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How to get fromCrystal City to American Universityby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Crystal City to American University by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platformsubway subway Y
    2. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    40 min
    $8–9

  2. Drive 7.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal City to American Universitycar car 7.1 mi
    14 min
    $2

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway B
    2. Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NW+20 St NW to Nebraska Av NW+American Univbus bus D90
    52 min
    $8–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Crystal City to American Universitytaxi taxi 7.1 mi
    14 min
    $23–28

Crystal City to American University by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar694Weekly Services
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.9 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Crystal City, VA, USA and American University, DC, USA?

You can take a subway from Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to American University via Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform, Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform, Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform, 40 St NW+Albemarle St NW, and Nebraska Av NW+Ward Cir NW in around 40 min.

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