There are 5 ways to get from George Mason University to American University by bus, subway, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, subway
best- Take the bus from University Dr+George Mason Bl to Vienna+Bay Lbus F50
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O
1h 34m$8–9Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from University Dr+George Mason Bl to Ballston+Bay Bbus F50
- Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NWbus A58
- Take the bus from Pennsylvania Av NW+26 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NWbus C85 / ...
2h 53m$2Bus, subway via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform
- Take the bus from University Dr+George Mason Bl to King Street-Old Town+Bay Bbus F23
- Take the subway from King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform to Fort Totten, Green/Yellow Line Center Platformsubway Y
- Take the bus from Fort Totten+Bay C to Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NWbus C81
2h 46m$7–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from George Mason University to American Universitytaxi 17.7 mi
29 min$50–65Drive 17.7 mi
- Drive from George Mason University to American Universitycar 17.7 mi
29 min$4–5
George Mason University to American University by foot, bus, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from George Mason University to American University is to bus which costs $3 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from George Mason University to American University is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from George Mason University to American University. However, there are services departing from University Dr+George Mason Bl and arriving at Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW via Ballston+Bay A and Pennsylvania Av NW+26 St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between George Mason University and American University is 27 miles. The road distance is 17.8 miles.
The best way to get from George Mason University to American University without a car is to bus and subway which takes 1h 34m and costs $8 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from George Mason University to American University, including transfers.
George Mason University to American University bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from University Dr+George Mason Bl station.
George Mason University to American University bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ballston+Bay B station.
Yes, the driving distance between George Mason University to American University is 18 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from George Mason University to American University.
There are 1612+ hotels available in American University.
What companies run services between George Mason University, VA, USA and American University, DC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from George Mason University to American University via University Dr+George Mason Bl, Ballston+Bay A, Pennsylvania Av NW+26 St NW, and Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW in around 2h 53m.
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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 King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform to Fort Totten, Green/Yellow Line Center 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
Bus from University Dr+George Mason Bl to Vienna+Bay L
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from University Dr+George Mason Bl to King Street-Old Town+Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Fort Totten+Bay C to Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NW
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from University Dr+George Mason Bl to Ballston+Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Ballston+Bay A to Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $0
Bus from Pennsylvania Av NW+26 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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
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