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

The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Union Station is to line 281 bus which costs $1 - $11 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Union Station is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $8 - $10.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 14Th St & Constitution Ave and arriving at N Capitol St & Mass Ave. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Washington DC to Union Station?

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

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

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

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

The subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

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

Where does the Washington DC to Union Station bus arrive?

Washington DC to Union Station bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, arrive at N Capitol St & Mass Ave station.

Where does the Washington DC to Union Station train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Union Station?

There are 1635+ hotels available in Union Station.

Washington DC to Union Station - 5 ways to travel via subway, and line 281 bus

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
17 min
$2–3
Line 281 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 14Th St & Constitution Ave to N Capitol St & Mass Avebus 281 / ...
26 min
$1–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington DC to Union Stationtaxi 1.8 mi
3 min
$8–10
Walk
1. Take the foot from Washington DC to Union Stationwalk 1.8 mi
33 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from 13 St NW+F St NW to Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NEbus D10
18 min
$3

Washington DC to Union Station by foot and subway

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 17 min

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

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Loudoun County Transit operates a bus from 14Th St & Constitution Ave to N Capitol St & Mass Ave every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–11 and the journey takes 15 min.

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