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

University Of Virginia to American University - Bus Schedule

The VIRGINIA BREEZE bus from University Of Virginia to American University departs once a day at 10:55 AM. The trip takes about 4 hr 16 min.

From University Of Virginia to American University by bus and metro

To get from University Of Virginia to American University in Washington, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the VIRGINIA BREEZE bus from Barracks Road Shopping Center station to Union Station 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+Ward Cir NW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 16 min. The bus and metro schedule from University Of Virginia may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to American University on the Moovit app.

256min

VIRGINIA BREEZE

D96

Leaves from Barracks Road Shopping Center

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
Barracks Road Shopping Center
1.12 mi • 23 min
2
VIRGINIA BREEZE
Wait for bus
VIRGINIA BREEZE
Washington Dc
3
Ride to bus station
Union Station
185 min
4
Walk to metro station
Union Station
30 yd • 1 min
5
RED
Wait for metro
RED
Shady Grove
6
Ride to metro station
Friendship Heights - East Side Wisconsin Ave., NW at Western Ave.
19 min
7
Walk to bus station
NW Western Av & NW 44th St
70 yd • 1 min
8
D96
Wait for bus
D96
South To Potomac Park
9
Ride to bus station
Massachusetts Av Nw+Ward Cir NW
ID 1002275
13 min
10
Walk to
American University
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
240 yd • 3 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from University Of Virginia to American University

The distance between University Of Virginia, Washington and American University, Washington is approximately 145.97 mi, which can typically be traveled in 256 min. Moovit will show you the directions from University Of Virginia 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 University Of Virginia to American University

To check the bus and metro 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 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 University Of Virginia to American University?
The fastest way takes 256 minutes, using Bus line VIRGINIA BREEZE, Metro line RED, Bus line D96.
Is there a direct bus between University Of Virginia and American University?
No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total traveling time is 4 hr 16 min.
Which bus line goes from University Of Virginia to American University?
The VIRGINIA BREEZE bus line goes from Barracks Road Shopping Center station near University Of Virginia in Albemarle County to Union Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Union Station near American University in Washington.
How long does it take to travel from University Of Virginia to American University by bus and metro?
The total travel time between University Of Virginia in Albemarle County and American University in Washington by bus and metro is about 4 hr 16 min.
Where do I get on the bus near University Of Virginia to get to American University?
Get on the VIRGINIA BREEZE bus from the Barracks Road Shopping Center stop near University Of Virginia in Albemarle County.
Where do I get off the bus when traveling between University Of Virginia and American University?
Get off the bus at the Union Station, which is closest to American University in Washington.

Last updated on November 7, 2026

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

University Of Virginia to American University - Bus Schedule

From University Of Virginia to American University by bus and metro

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Public transit directions from University Of Virginia to American University

Bus And Metro schedule from University Of Virginia to American University

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Questions & Answers

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

Is there a direct bus between University Of Virginia and American University?

Which bus line goes from University Of Virginia to American University?

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

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

Where do I get off the bus when traveling between University Of Virginia and American University?

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