How to get from University Of Virginia to American University by bus, metro and train?

From University Of Virginia to American University by bus, metro and train

To get from University Of Virginia to American University in Washington, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the CRESCENT train from Charlottesville Amtrak Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the C81 bus from 40 St Nw+Albemarle St NW station to Nebraska Av Nw+Ward Circle NW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 49 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from University Of Virginia may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to American University on the Moovit app.

229min
Walk to train station
Train - CRESCENTCRESCENT
Metro - RED
Bus - C81C81
Walk to American University
Leaves from Charlottesville Amtrak Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Charlottesville Amtrak Station
    0.96 mi • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - CRESCENTCRESCENT
    Wait for train
    CRESCENT
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    168 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Friendship Heights
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Tenleytown - East Side Of Wisconsin Ave. Nw, North Of Albemarle St.
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    40 St Nw+Albemarle St NW
    ID 1002492
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - C81C81
    Wait for bus
    C81
    West To Sibley Hospital
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nebraska Av Nw+Ward Circle NW
    ID 1003092
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to American University
    Walk to
    American University
    Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from University Of Virginia to American University

The distance between University Of Virginia, Washington and American University, Washington is approximately 119.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 229 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University Of Virginia to American University by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Metro And Train schedule from University Of Virginia to American University

To check the bus, metro and train schedule from University Of Virginia to American University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (University Of Virginia) and destination (American University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, metro and train, 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, metro and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from University Of Virginia to American University?

    The fastest way takes 229 minutes, using Train line CRESCENT, Metro line RED, Bus line C81.

  • Is there a direct train between University Of Virginia and American University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from University Of Virginia to American University?

    The CRESCENT train line goes from Charlottesville Amtrak Station station near University Of Virginia in Albemarle County to Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Union Station station near American University in Washington.

  • How long does it take to travel from University Of Virginia to American University by train, metro and bus?

    The total travel time between University Of Virginia in Albemarle County and American University in Washington by train, metro and bus is about 3 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near University Of Virginia to get to American University?

    Get on the CRESCENT train from the Charlottesville Amtrak Station station near University Of Virginia in Albemarle County.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between University Of Virginia and American University?

    Get off the train at the Union Station stop, which is closest to American University in Washington.

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