There are 4 ways to get from Leesburg to Washington DC by subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
1h 30m$3–14Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leesburg P&R to 18Th St & E Stbus 481 / ...
2h 16m$2–22Drive 36.1 mi
- Drive from Leesburg to Washington DCcar 36.1 mi
49 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Leesburg to Washington DCtaxi 36.1 mi
49 min$100–130
Leesburg to Washington DC by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leesburg to Washington DC is to bus which costs $2 - $22 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Leesburg to Washington DC is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Leesburg to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Loudoun County Government Center and arriving at 18Th St & E St via Leesburg P&R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Leesburg to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Leesburg and Washington DC is 42 miles. The road distance is 36.3 miles.
The best way to get from Leesburg to Washington DC without a car is to subway which takes 1h 30m and costs $3 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Leesburg to Washington DC, including transfers.
Leesburg to Washington DC bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, depart from Leesburg P&R station.
Leesburg to Washington DC train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Leesburg to Washington DC bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, arrive at 18Th St & E St station.
What companies run services between Leesburg, VA, USA and Washington DC, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, Loudoun County Transit operates a bus from Leesburg P&R to 18Th St & E St 5 times a day. Tickets cost $1–11 and the journey takes 1h 1m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- loudoun.gov
Bus from Leesburg P&R to 18Th St & E St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- loudoun.gov
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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More Questions & Answers
Leesburg to Washington DC train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leesburg to Washington DC is 36 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Leesburg to Washington DC.
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