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How to get fromWashington to Great Fallsby subway, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Great Falls by subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, taxi

    best
    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the taxi from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Great Fallstaxi taxi
    52 min
    $30–38

  2. Drive 17.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Great Fallscar car 17.2 mi
    30 min
    $4–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington to Great Fallstaxi taxi 17.2 mi
    30 min
    $50–65

  4. Subway, taxi via McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the taxi from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Great Fallstaxi taxi
    53 min
    $30–38

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Spring Hill, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    1h 10m
    $15–21

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  • Distance: 30.8 mi
  • Duration: 52 min

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

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Spring Hill, Silver Line Center Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 28 min.

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