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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Union Station is to line 281 bus which costs $1 - $11 and takes 19 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Union Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 13 St NW+G St NW and arriving at Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

Is there a direct train between Washington 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 to Union Station?

The distance between Washington and Union Station is 1 miles.

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

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

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

Washington to Union Station bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from 13 St NW+G St NW station.

Where does the Washington to Union Station bus arrive?

Washington to Union Station bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE station.

Where does the Washington to Union Station train arrive?

Washington 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 to Union Station - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington 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
5 min
$2–3
Line 281 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 14Th St & Constitution Ave to N Capitol St & Mass Avebus 281 / ...
19 min
$1–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from 13 St NW+G St NW to Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NEbus D1x
5 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington to Union Stationtaxi 1.8 mi
3 min
$8–10
Walk
1. Take the foot from Washington to Union Stationwalk 1.8 mi
33 min

Washington to Union Station by subway

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Distance: 1.3 mi
Duration: 5 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, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from 13 St NW+G St NW to Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 5 min.

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