There are 4 ways to get from Shady Grove Station to American University by subway, taxi, or car
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Subway via 40 St NW+Albemarle St NW
best- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
35 min$5–6Subway
cheapest- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
41 min$2–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shady Grove Station to American Universitytaxi 16.2 mi
30 min$45–60Drive 16.2 mi
- Drive from Shady Grove Station to American Universitycar 16.2 mi
30 min$3–5
Shady Grove Station to American University by subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shady Grove Station to American University is to subway which costs $2 - $3 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Shady Grove Station to American University is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs $45 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
The distance between Shady Grove Station and American University is 14 miles. The road distance is 16.3 miles.
The best way to get from Shady Grove Station to American University without a car is to subway via 40 St NW+Albemarle St NW which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $6.
It takes approximately 35 min to get from Shady Grove Station to American University, including transfers.
Shady Grove Station to American University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform station.
Shady Grove Station to American University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shady Grove Station to American University is 16 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Shady Grove Station to American University.
There are 1602+ hotels available in American University.
What companies run services between Shady Grove Station, MD, USA and American University, DC, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 22 min.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 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 Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
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
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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