There are 5 ways to get from Fairfax to National Zoological Park by subway, bus, car, or taxi
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 Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway O
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
51 min$4–6Bus, subway
- Take the bus from University Dr+North St to Vienna+Bay Lbus F50
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway O
1h 17m$6–8Line 699 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D to Virginia Ave Nw and 21St St Nwbus 699
- Take the bus from 17 St NW+I St NW to Connecticut Av NW+Cathedral Av NWbus D70
1h 36m$4–9Drive 19.9 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to National Zoological Parkcar 19.9 mi
29 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fairfax to National Zoological Parktaxi 19.9 mi
29 min$55–75
Fairfax to National Zoological Park by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to National Zoological Park is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to National Zoological Park is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to National Zoological Park. However, there are services departing from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D and arriving at Connecticut Av NW+Cathedral Av NW via 17 St NW+I St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to National Zoological Park. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Fairfax and National Zoological Park is 17 miles. The road distance is 20 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to National Zoological Park without a car is to subway which takes 51 min and costs $4 - $6.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Fairfax to National Zoological Park, including transfers.
Fairfax to National Zoological Park bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, depart from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D station.
Fairfax to National Zoological Park train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform station.
Fairfax to National Zoological Park bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, arrive at Virginia Ave Nw and 21St St Nw station.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and National Zoological Park, DC, USA?
You can take a subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center 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 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D to National Zoological Park via Virginia Ave Nw and 21St St Nw, 17 St NW+I St NW, and Connecticut Av NW+Cathedral Av NW in around 1h 36m.
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Bus from University Dr+North St to Vienna+Bay L
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from 17 St NW+I St NW to Connecticut Av NW+Cathedral Av NW
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D to Virginia Ave Nw and 21St St Nw
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–6
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $55–75
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
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
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.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 How to get from Florence to Rome, Travelling around the UAE, and How to get from London City Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Fairfax to National Zoological Park train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to National Zoological Park is 20 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Fairfax to National Zoological Park.
There are 1491+ hotels available in National Zoological Park.





