What is the cheapest way to get from Union Station to Washington DC?

The cheapest way to get from Union Station to Washington DC is to line 681 bus which costs $1 - $11 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Union Station to Washington DC?

The fastest way to get from Union Station to Washington DC is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $7 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Union Station and Washington DC?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from N Capitol St & Massachussetts Ave and arriving at 14Th St & Constitution Ave. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Union Station and Washington DC?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform station and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Union Station to Washington DC?

The distance between Union Station and Washington DC is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Union Station to Washington DC without a car is to subway which takes 17 min and costs $2 - $3.

How long does it take to get from Union Station to Washington DC?

The subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Union Station to Washington DC bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Union Station to Washington DC train from?

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

Where does the Union Station to Washington DC bus arrive?

Union Station to Washington DC bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, arrive at 14Th St & Constitution Ave station.

Where can I stay near Washington DC?

There are 1635+ hotels available in Washington DC.

Union Station to Washington DC - 5 ways to travel via subway, and line 681 bus

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway R
17 min
$2–3
Line 681 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from N Capitol St & Massachussetts Ave to 14Th St & Constitution Avebus 681 / ...
30 min
$1–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union Station to Washington DCtaxi 1.6 mi
2 min
$7–10
Walk
1. Take the foot from Union Station to Washington DCwalk 1.8 mi
33 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from E St NE+Columbus Circle NE to 13 St NW+G St NWbus D10 / ...
22 min
$3

Union Station to Washington DC by subway and foot

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 17 min

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

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Loudoun County Transit operates a bus from N Capitol St & Massachussetts Ave to 14Th St & Constitution Ave every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–11 and the journey takes 20 min.

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