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How to get fromMount Vernon to Washington DCby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mount Vernon to Washington DC by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 151 bus, subway

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    1. Take the bus from Janna Lee Ave and Buckman Rd to Huntington Metrobus bus 151 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Huntington, Yellow Line Center Platform to Archives, Green/Yellow Line Center Platformsubway subway Y
    1h 4m
    $3–5

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mount Vernon to Washington DCtaxi taxi 13 mi
    23 min
    $40–50

  3. Drive 13 mi

    1. Drive from Mount Vernon to Washington DCcar car 13 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

  4. Line 171 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Hwy and Martha St to Huntington Metro North Bay Cbus bus 171
    2. Take the subway from Huntington, Yellow Line Center Platform to Archives, Green/Yellow Line Center Platformsubway subway Y
    1h 13m
    $3–6

Mount Vernon to Washington DC by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar314Weekly Services
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Mount Vernon, VA, USA and Washington DC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mount Vernon to Washington DC. However, you can take the line 151 bus to Huntington Metro, walk to Huntington, Yellow Line Center Platform, take the subway to Archives, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform, then walk to Washington DC. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Washington DC.

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