There are 4 ways to get from Herndon to National Zoological Park by subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
1h 4m$4–6Line 950 bus, subway, bus
- Take the bus from Elden St and Monroe St to Reston Town Center Metro Bay Kbus 950
- Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from 17 St NW+K St NW to Connecticut Av NW+Cathedral Av NWbus D70
1h 32m$6–8Drive 21.6 mi
- Drive from Herndon to National Zoological Parkcar 21.6 mi
38 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Herndon to National Zoological Parktaxi 21.6 mi
38 min$60–80
Herndon to National Zoological Park by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Herndon to National Zoological Park is to subway which costs $4 - $6 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Herndon to National Zoological Park is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct train from Herndon to National Zoological Park. However, there are services departing from Herndon, Silver 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 1h 4m.
The distance between Herndon and National Zoological Park is 25 miles. The road distance is 21.7 miles.
The best way to get from Herndon to National Zoological Park without a car is to subway which takes 1h 4m and costs $4 - $6.
It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Herndon to National Zoological Park, including transfers.
Herndon to National Zoological Park train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Herndon 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 Herndon to National Zoological Park is 22 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Herndon to National Zoological Park.
There are 1384+ hotels available in National Zoological Park.
What companies run services between Herndon, VA, USA and National Zoological Park, DC, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 39 min.
Subway from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 39 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 Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 36 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
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Elden St and Monroe St to Reston Town Center Metro Bay K
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adult
- $1–2
Bus from 17 St NW+K 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
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $60–80
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