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How to get fromUnion Station to Washington Metroby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway subway R
    6 min
    $2–3
  2. Line 681 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from N Capitol St & Massachussetts Ave to 11th St NW & F St NWbus bus 681 / ...
    32 min
    $1–11
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from E St NE+Columbus Circle NE to 13 St NW+H St NWbus bus D10
    12 min
    $3
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Union Station to Washington Metrotaxi taxi 1.4 mi
    2 min
    $7–9
  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Union Station to Washington Metrowalk walk 1.4 mi
    26 min

Union Station to Washington Metro by subway and foot

Calendar1552Weekly Services
Duration6 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Union Station, DC, USA and Washington Metro, 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, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from E St NE+Columbus Circle NE to 13 St NW+H St NW every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min.

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