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

The cheapest way to get from Union Station to Springfield is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Union Station to Springfield is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Union Station and Springfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Union Station station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Backlick Rd and Floyd Ave via Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between Union Station and Springfield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lead and arriving at 1. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Union Station to Springfield?

The distance between Union Station and Springfield is 16 miles. The road distance is 14.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Union Station to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs $5 - $8.

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

The train from Lead to 1 takes 34 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

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

Union Station to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

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

Union Station to Springfield train services, operated by Virginia Railway Express, depart from Lead station.

Train or bus from Union Station to Springfield?

The best way to get from Union Station to Springfield is to train which takes 40 min and costs $5 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus and line 401 bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 55 min.

Where does the Union Station to Springfield bus arrive?

Union Station to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Bus Stop station.

Where does the Union Station to Springfield train arrive?

Union Station to Springfield train services, operated by Virginia Railway Express, arrive at 1 station.

Can I drive from Union Station to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Union Station to Springfield is 14 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Union Station to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 1269+ hotels available in Springfield.

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There are 5 ways to get from Union Station to Springfield by train, bus (Greyhound), taxi, car, subway, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lead to 1train Manassas Line
40 min
$5–8
Bus, line 401 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Springfield Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0600 / ...
2. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E to Backlick Rd and Floyd Avebus 401
55 min
$3–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union Station to Springfieldtaxi 14.1 mi
18 min
$40–55
Drive 14.1 mi
1. Drive from Union Station to Springfieldcar 14.1 mi
18 min
$3–4
Subway, line 321 bus
1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Van Dorn St, Blue Line Center Platformsubway B
2. Take the bus from Van Dorn Metro Bay E to Highland St and Brunswick Stbus 321 / ...
1h 23m
$4–7

Union Station to Springfield by foot and train

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Distance: 15.5 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Union Station, DC, USA and Springfield, Fairfax County, VA, USA?

Virginia Railway Express operates a train from Lead to 1 5 times a day. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Backlick Rd and Floyd Ave via Springfield Bus Stop and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E in around 55 min.

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