What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Arlington, VA?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Arlington, VA is to bus via Washington Union Station which costs $1 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Arlington, VA?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Arlington, VA is to subway which takes 5 min and costs $2 - $3.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Arlington, VA?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Arlington. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Arlington, VA?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Washington to Arlington, VA?

The distance between Washington and Arlington, VA is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to Arlington, VA without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Arlington, VA without a car is to subway which takes 5 min and costs $2 - $3.

Where do I catch the Washington to Arlington, VA bus from?

Washington to Arlington, VA bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Arlington, VA train from?

Washington to Arlington, VA train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station.

Where does the Washington to Arlington, VA bus arrive?

Washington to Arlington, VA bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.

Where does the Washington to Arlington, VA train arrive?

Washington to Arlington, VA train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Washington to Arlington, VA?

Book your Washington to Arlington, VA bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Arlington, VA?

There are 1599+ hotels available in Arlington, VA.

Washington to Arlington, VA - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and foot

Q: How long does it take to get from Washington to Arlington, VA?

The subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Arlington, VA by subway, bus (Flixbus), taxi, foot, or bus

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platformsubway B / ...
5 min
$2–3
Bus via Washington Union Station (Flixbus)
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1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Arlingtonbus FlixBus 2605
15 min
$1
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington to Arlington, VAtaxi 2.7 mi
5 min
$10–13
Walk
1. Take the walk from Washington to Arlington, VAwalk 2.9 mi
55 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from I St NW+18 St NW to Rosslyn+Bay Cbus A58
23 min
$3

Washington to Arlington, VA by subway

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Arlington, VA, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Arlington once daily. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 15 min.

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