There are 5 ways to get from Tysons to American University by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Greensboro, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
52 min$7–9Drive 9.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tysons to American Universitycar 9.5 mi
18 min$2–3Line 798 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Montgomery Av @ East Stbus 798
- Take the bus from Montgomery Ln+East Ln to Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NWbus D96
1h 22m$4–7Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Greensboro, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from I St NW+17 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NWbus D80
1h 23m$5–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tysons to American Universitytaxi 9.5 mi
18 min$30–40
Tysons to American University by subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tysons to American University is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Tysons to American University is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tysons to American University. However, there are services departing from Tysons Corner Metro and arriving at Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW via Montgomery Ln+East Ln. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Tysons to American University. However, there are services departing from Greensboro, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Tysons and American University is 18 miles. The road distance is 9.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tysons to American University without a car is to subway which takes 52 min and costs $7 - $9.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Tysons to American University, including transfers.
Tysons to American University bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, depart from Tysons Corner Metro station.
Tysons to American University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Greensboro, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Tysons to American University bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, arrive at Montgomery Av @ East St station.
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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform, 40 St NW+Albemarle St NW, and Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NW in around 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tysons Corner Metro to American University via Montgomery Ln+East Ln and Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW in around 1h 22m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Greensboro, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 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 Greensboro, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Montgomery Av @ East St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Montgomery Ln+East Ln to Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from I St NW+17 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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
Tysons to American University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tysons to American University is 10 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Tysons to American University.
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