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

The cheapest way to get from Union Station to Shirlington is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 10 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Union Station to Shirlington is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $23 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Union Station and Shirlington?

No, there is no direct bus from Union Station to Shirlington. However, there are services departing from E St NE+Columbus Circle NE and arriving at Shirlington+Bay C via 14 St NW+I St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Union Station to Shirlington?

The distance between Union Station and Shirlington is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Union Station to Shirlington without a car is to subway and bus which takes 37 min and costs $7 - $9.

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

It takes approximately 37 min to get from Union Station to Shirlington, including transfers.

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

Union Station to Shirlington bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from E St NE+Columbus Circle NE station.

Where does the Union Station to Shirlington bus arrive?

Union Station to Shirlington bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Franklin Square+Bay A station.

Can I drive from Union Station to Shirlington?

Yes, the driving distance between Union Station to Shirlington is 7 miles. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Union Station to Shirlington.

Where can I stay near Shirlington?

There are 1423+ hotels available in Shirlington.

Union Station to Shirlington - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Union Station to Shirlington by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform to Pentagon City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platformsubway Y
2. Take the bus from Pentagon City+Bay C to Shirlington+Bay Bbus A27 / ...
37 min
$7–8
Drive 7.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Union Station to Shirlingtoncar 7.1 mi
10 min
$2
Subway, line 87 bus
1. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform to Pentagon, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platformsubway Y
2. Take the bus from Pentagon Transit Center Bay U3 to S Randolph St Sb @ Campbell Ave Fsbus 87
1h 12m
$3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from E St NE+Columbus Circle NE to Franklin Square+Bay Abus D10 / ...
2. Take the bus from 14 St NW+I St NW to Shirlington+Bay Cbus A29
1h 35m
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union Station to Shirlingtontaxi 7.1 mi
10 min
$23–28

Union Station to Shirlington by subway and bus

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Distance: 7.9 mi
Duration: 37 min

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

You can take a vehicle from Union Station to Shirlington+Bay C via E St NE+Columbus Circle NE, Franklin Square+Bay A, and 14 St NW+I St NW in around 1h 35m.

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