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How to get fromFranconia–Springfield Station to American Universityby subway, bus, bus (Greyhound), taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Franconia–Springfield Station to American University by subway, bus, bus (Greyhound), taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway B
    2. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    1h 5m
    $6–7

  2. Drive  16.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Franconia–Springfield Station to American Universitycar car 16.6 mi
    26 min
    $3–5

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway B
    2. Take the bus from I St NW+15 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NWbus bus D80
    1h 37m
    $5–6

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NWbus bus C51
    1h 38m
    $6–7

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Franconia–Springfield Station to American Universitytaxi taxi 16.6 mi
    26 min
    $50–60

Franconia–Springfield Station to American University by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar675Weekly Services
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Franconia–Springfield Station, VA, USA and American University, DC, USA?

You can take a subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to American University via Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform, Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform, 40 St NW+Albemarle St NW, and Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NW in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to American University via Washington Union Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, and Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW in around 1h 38m.

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