There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Franconia by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Van Dorn St, Blue Line Center Platformsubway B
41 min$3–5Bus
- Take the bus from Pentagon+Bay U5 to Van Dorn St Station+Bay Gbus A27
1h 44m$3–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington to Franconiataxi 12 mi
16 min$35–45Drive 12 mi
- Drive from Washington to Franconiacar 12 mi
16 min$3–4
Washington to Franconia by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Franconia is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Franconia is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Franconia. However, there are services departing from Pentagon+Bay U5 and arriving at Beulah St and Kathmoor Dr via Van Dorn Metro Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington to Franconia. However, there are services departing from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Van Dorn St, Blue Line Center Platform via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Washington and Franconia is 15 miles. The road distance is 12.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Franconia without a car is to subway which takes 41 min and costs $3 - $5.
It takes approximately 41 min to get from Washington to Franconia, including transfers.
Washington to Franconia bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Pentagon+Bay U5 station.
Washington to Franconia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station.
Washington to Franconia bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Van Dorn St Station+Bay G.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Franconia, VA, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Van Dorn St, Blue Line Center Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Pentagon+Bay U5 to Van Dorn St Station+Bay G every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 50 min. ATC Dash also services this route every 15 minutes.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Van Dorn St, Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Pentagon+Bay U5 to Van Dorn St Station+Bay G
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 703-746-3274
- Website
- dashbus.com
Bus from Pentagon+Bay U5 to Van Dorn St Station+Bay G
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- dashbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Franconia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Van Dorn St, Blue Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Franconia is 12 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Washington to Franconia.
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