There are 4 ways to get from Franconia–Springfield Station to National Zoological Park by subway, bus (Greyhound), 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
59 min$4–6Drive 15.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Franconia–Springfield Station to National Zoological Parkcar 15.9 mi
24 min$3–5Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to Calvert St NW+Biltmore St NWbus C51
1h 19m$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Franconia–Springfield Station to National Zoological Parktaxi 15.9 mi
24 min$45–60
Franconia–Springfield Station to National Zoological Park by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franconia–Springfield Station to National Zoological Park is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Franconia–Springfield Station to National Zoological Park is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Franconia–Springfield Station to National Zoological Park. However, there are services departing from Springfield Bus Stop and arriving at Calvert St NW+Biltmore St NW via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Franconia–Springfield Station to National Zoological Park. However, there are services departing from Franconia-Springfield, Blue 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 59 min.
The distance between Franconia–Springfield Station and National Zoological Park is 20 miles. The road distance is 16 miles.
The best way to get from Franconia–Springfield Station to National Zoological Park without a car is to subway which takes 59 min and costs $4 - $6.
It takes approximately 59 min to get from Franconia–Springfield Station to National Zoological Park, including transfers.
Franconia–Springfield Station to National Zoological Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Franconia–Springfield Station to National Zoological Park train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform station.
Franconia–Springfield Station to National Zoological Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
What companies run services between Franconia–Springfield Station, VA, USA and National Zoological Park, 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 Bus Stop to National Zoological Park via Washington Union Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, and Calvert St NW+Biltmore St NW in around 1h 19m.
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
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to Calvert St NW+Biltmore St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
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 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 Franconia–Springfield Station to National Zoological Park is 16 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Franconia–Springfield Station to National Zoological Park.
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