There are 5 ways to get from Hyattsville to American University by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Hyattsville Crossing, Green/Yellow Line Track 2 Platform to Fort Totten, Green/Yellow Line Center Platformsubway G / ...
- Take the subway from Fort Totten, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
53 min$4–5Drive 9.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hyattsville to American Universitycar 9.2 mi
21 min$2–3Bus, subway
- Take the bus from 42 Av+Jefferson St to Rhode Island Av-Brentwood+Bay Ebus P10
- Take the subway from Rhode Island Ave Ave-Brentwood, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
1h$7–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hyattsville to American Universitytaxi 9.2 mi
21 min$29–35Bus
- Take the bus from Fort Totten+Bay C to Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NWbus C81
1h$5
Hyattsville to American University by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hyattsville to American University is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Hyattsville to American University is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $29 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Hyattsville to American University. However, there are services departing from Fort Totten+Bay C and arriving at Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NW via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Hyattsville to American University. However, there are services departing from Hyattsville Crossing, Green/Yellow Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform via Fort Totten, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between Hyattsville and American University is 15 miles. The road distance is 9.2 miles.
The best way to get from Hyattsville to American University without a car is to subway which takes 53 min and costs $4 - $6.
It takes approximately 53 min to get from Hyattsville to American University, including transfers.
Hyattsville to American University bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Fort Totten+Bay C station.
Hyattsville to American University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Hyattsville Crossing, Green/Yellow Line Track 2 Platform station.
Hyattsville to American University bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NW station.
What companies run services between Hyattsville, MD, USA and American University, DC, USA?
You can take a subway from Hyattsville Crossing, Green/Yellow Line Track 2 Platform to American University via Fort Totten, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform, Fort Totten, Red Line Center Platform, and Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform in around 53 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Fort Totten+Bay C to Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NW every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 40 min.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Hyattsville Crossing, Green/Yellow Line Track 2 Platform to Fort Totten, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Fort Totten, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Rhode Island Ave Ave-Brentwood, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 42 Av+Jefferson St to Rhode Island Av-Brentwood+Bay E
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- 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
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $29–35
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
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More Questions & Answers
Hyattsville to American University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Fort Totten, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hyattsville to American University is 9 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Hyattsville to American University.
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