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How to get fromPetworth to American Universityby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Petworth to American University by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus via Nebraska Av NW+Ward Cir NW

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    1. Take the bus from Kennedy St NW+Georgia Av NW to Nebraska Av NW+Ward Cir NWbus bus C81
    24 min
    $3

  2. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Georgia Ave-Petworth, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platformsubway subway G / ...
    2. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    44 min
    $4–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Petworth to American Universitytaxi taxi 4.3 mi
    11 min
    $15–19

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Petworth to American Universitywalk walk 4 mi
    1h 18m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kennedy St NW+Georgia Av NW to Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NWbus bus C81
    25 min
    $3

Petworth to American University by bus and foot

Calendar376Weekly Services
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.7 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Petworth, DC, USA and American University, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Kennedy St NW+Georgia Av NW to Nebraska Av NW+Ward Cir NW every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Georgia Ave-Petworth, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform to American University via Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform, Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform, and Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform in around 44 min.

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