There are 4 ways to get from Takoma Park to Washington by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Takoma, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway R
16 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Takoma+Bay B to 14 St NW+I St NWbus D5x / ...
43 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Takoma Park to Washingtontaxi 6.6 mi
14 min$22–27Drive 6.6 mi
- Drive from Takoma Park to Washingtoncar 6.6 mi
14 min$2
Takoma Park to Washington by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takoma Park to Washington is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Takoma Park to Washington is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $22 - $27.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Takoma+Bay B and arriving at 14 St NW+I St NW. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Takoma, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
The distance between Takoma Park and Washington is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.7 miles.
The best way to get from Takoma Park to Washington without a car is to subway which takes 16 min and costs $2 - $3.
The subway from Takoma, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Takoma Park to Washington bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Takoma+Bay B station.
Takoma Park to Washington train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Takoma, Red Line Center Platform station.
Takoma Park to Washington bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at 14 St NW+I St NW station.
What companies run services between Takoma Park, MD, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Takoma, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Takoma+Bay B to 14 St NW+I St NW every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 43 min.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Takoma, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Takoma+Bay B to 14 St NW+I St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $22–27
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
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More Questions & Answers
Takoma Park to Washington train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takoma Park to Washington is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Takoma Park to Washington.
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