How to get from College Park to American University by bus and metro?

College Park to American University - Metro Schedule

The YELLOW metro from College Park to American University runs from 5:06 AM to 11:22 PM, with departures every 5-20 min. The trip takes about 58 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From College Park to American University by bus and metro

To get from College Park to American University in Washington, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the YELLOW metro from College Park-U Of Md station to Fort Totten station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the D96 bus from NW Western Av & NW 44th St station to Massachusetts Av Nw+Fordham Rd NW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $4.05. The bus and metro schedule from College Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to American University on the Moovit app.

58min$4.05
Metro - YELLOW
Metro - RED
Bus - D96D96
Walk to American University
Leaves from College Park-U Of Md

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    College Park
  • 2
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Fort Totten
    9 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Friendship Heights - East Side Wisconsin Ave., NW at Western Ave.
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NW Western Av & NW 44th St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - D96D96
    Wait for bus
    D96
    South To Potomac Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Av Nw+Fordham Rd NW
    ID 1002411
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to American University
    Walk to
    American University
    Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
    90 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from College Park to American University

The distance between College Park, Washington and American University, Washington is approximately 17.49 mi, which can typically be traveled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from College Park to American University by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from College Park to American University

To check the bus and metro schedule from College Park to American University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (College Park) and destination (American University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from College Park to American University?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW, Metro line RED, Bus line D96.

  • Is there a direct metro between College Park and American University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 58 min.

  • Which metro line goes from College Park to American University?

    The YELLOW metro line goes from Fort Totten station near College Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Friendship Heights - East Side Wisconsin Ave., NW at Western Ave. station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Friendship Heights - East Side Wisconsin Ave., NW at Western Ave. station near American University in Washington.

  • How long does it take to travel from College Park to American University by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between College Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and American University in Washington by metro and bus is about 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near College Park to get to American University?

    Get on the YELLOW metro from the Fort Totten station near College Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when traveling between College Park and American University?

    Get off the metro at the Friendship Heights - East Side Wisconsin Ave., NW at Western Ave. stop, which is closest to American University in Washington.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from College Park to American University?

    The ride from College Park to American University costs $4.05.

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