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How to get fromTysons to American Universityby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Tysons to American University by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Greensboro, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    1h 3m
    $3–4

  2. Drive  9.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tysons to American Universitycar car 9.5 mi
    18 min
    $2–3

  3. Line 798 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro Bay B to Montgomery Ln @ East Lnbus bus 798
    2. Take the bus from Bethesda+Bay A to Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NWbus bus D96
    1h 23m
    $5–7

  4. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Greensboro, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the bus from I St NW+15 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NWbus bus D80
    1h 29m
    $5–6

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tysons to American Universitytaxi taxi 9.5 mi
    18 min
    $30–40

Tysons to American University by subway and foot

Calendar669Weekly Services
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

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

You can take a subway from Greensboro, Silver Line Center Platform to American University via Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform and Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform in around 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tysons Corner Metro Bay B to American University via Montgomery Ln @ East Ln, Bethesda+Bay A, and Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW in around 1h 23m.

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