There are 3 ways to get from Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum by subway, tram, car, or taxi
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Subway, tram
best- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the tram from Washington Union Station to Benning Rd and 19th St NEtram H/Benning Line
1h 36m$2–3Drive 22.3 mi
- Drive from Shady Grove Station to National Arboretumcar 22.3 mi
45 min$5–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shady Grove Station to National Arboretumtaxi 22.3 mi
45 min$65–80
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum is to subway and tram which costs $2 - $3 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct train from Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum. However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Benning Rd and 19th St NE via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Shady Grove Station and National Arboretum is 23 miles. The road distance is 22.4 miles.
The best way to get from Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum without a car is to subway and tram which takes 1h 36m and costs $2 - $3.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum, including transfers.
Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform station.
Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform.
Yes, the driving distance between Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum is 22 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum.
There are 1407+ hotels available in National Arboretum.
What companies run services between Shady Grove Station, MD, USA and National Arboretum, DC, USA?
There is no direct connection from Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum. However, you can take the subway to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Union Station, take the vehicle to Benning Rd and 19th St NE, then walk to National Arboretum. Alternatively, you can drive from Shady Grove Station to National Arboretum in around 45 min.
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 202-671-2800
- Website
- DC Streetcar
Tram from Washington Union Station to Benning Rd and 19th St NE
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- DC Streetcar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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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