There are 5 ways to get from Franconia–Springfield Station to American University by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway B
1h$7–9Drive 16.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Franconia–Springfield Station to American Universitycar 16.6 mi
26 min$3–5Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway B
- Take the bus from I St NW+17 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NWbus D80
1h 31m$5–6Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield to Dupont Circlebus Penn Station <-> Springfield
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NW+20 St NW to Nebraska Av NW+American Univbus D90
1h 34m$42–54Taxi
- Take the taxi from Franconia–Springfield Station to American Universitytaxi 16.6 mi
26 min$50–60
Franconia–Springfield Station to American University by subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franconia–Springfield Station to American University is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Franconia–Springfield Station to American University is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $50 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Franconia–Springfield Station to American University. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Nebraska Av NW+American Univ via Massachusetts Av NW+20 St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Franconia–Springfield Station to American University. However, there are services departing from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform and arriving at Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Franconia–Springfield Station and American University is 23 miles. The road distance is 16.7 miles.
The best way to get from Franconia–Springfield Station to American University without a car is to subway which takes 1h and costs $7 - $9.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Franconia–Springfield Station to American University, including transfers.
Franconia–Springfield Station to American University bus services, operated by Best Bus, depart from Springfield station.
Franconia–Springfield Station to American University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform station.
Franconia–Springfield Station to American University bus services, operated by Best Bus, arrive at Dupont Circle station.
What companies run services between Franconia–Springfield Station, VA, USA and American University, DC, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield to American University via Dupont Circle, Massachusetts Av NW+20 St NW, and Nebraska Av NW+American Univ in around 1h 34m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from I St NW+17 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Massachusetts Av NW+20 St NW to Nebraska Av NW+American Univ
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 202-332-2691
- [email protected]
- Website
- bestbus.com
Bus from Springfield to Dupont Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.bestbus.com
- Adult
- $35–55
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $50–60
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
Silver Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1-301-710-6283
- Website
- waldorftaxi.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
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More Questions & Answers
Franconia–Springfield Station to American University 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 Franconia–Springfield Station to American University is 17 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Franconia–Springfield Station to American University.
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