What is the cheapest way to get from Union Station to Chinatown?

The cheapest way to get from Union Station to Chinatown is to line 281 bus which costs $1 - $11 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Union Station to Chinatown?

The fastest way to get from Union Station to Chinatown is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $6 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Union Station and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from N Capitol St & Mass Ave and arriving at H St & 4Th St. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct train between Union Station and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform station and arriving at Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Union Station to Chinatown?

The distance between Union Station and Chinatown is 5184 feet.

How do I travel from Union Station to Chinatown without a car?

The best way to get from Union Station to Chinatown without a car is to subway which takes 4 min and costs $2 - $3.

How long does it take to get from Union Station to Chinatown?

The subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Union Station to Chinatown bus from?

Union Station to Chinatown bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, depart from N Capitol St & Mass Ave station.

Where do I catch the Union Station to Chinatown train from?

Union Station to Chinatown train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform.

Where does the Union Station to Chinatown bus arrive?

Union Station to Chinatown bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, arrive at H St & 4Th St station.

Where can I stay near Chinatown?

There are 1384+ hotels available in Chinatown.

Union Station to Chinatown - 5 ways to travel via subway, line 281 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Union Station to Chinatown by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway R
4 min
$2–3
Line 281 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from N Capitol St & Mass Ave to H St & 4Th Stbus 281 / ...
10 min
$1–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union Station to Chinatowntaxi 1.1 mi
2 min
$6–8
Walk
1. Take the walk from Union Station to Chinatownwalk 1 mi
19 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from E St NE+Columbus Cir to Massachusetts Av NW+7 St NWbus D80
11 min
$3

Union Station to Chinatown by subway

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What companies run services between Union Station, DC, USA and Chinatown, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, Loudoun County Transit operates a bus from N Capitol St & Mass Ave to H St & 4Th St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–11 and the journey takes 6 min.

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