How to get from Union Station to Howard University by bus and metro?

From Union Station to Howard University by bus and metro

To get from Union Station to Howard University in Washington, take the RED metro from Union Station station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, take the D4X bus from 7 St Nw+H St NW station to Georgia Av Nw+Howard Pl NW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and metro schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Howard University on the Moovit app.

22min$2.75
Metro - RED
Bus - D4XD4X
Walk to Howard University
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Union Station
    Union Station Drive Northeast
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7 St Nw+H St NW
    ID 1003418
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - D4XD4X
    Wait for bus
    D4X
    North To Silver Spring
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Georgia Av Nw+Howard Pl NW
    ID 1001803
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Howard University
    Walk to
    Howard University
    Georgia Avenue Northwest
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Howard University

The distance between Union Station, Washington and Howard University, Washington is approximately 2.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station to Howard 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 Union Station to Howard University

To check the bus and metro schedule from Union Station to Howard University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union Station) and destination (Howard 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 Union Station to Howard University?

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Metro line RED, Bus line D4X.

  • Is there a direct metro between Union Station and Howard University in Washington?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 22 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Union Station to Howard University in Washington?

    The RED metro line goes from Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Union Station to 7 St Nw+H St NW station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 7 St Nw+H St NW station near Howard University in Washington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Howard University in Washington by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Union Station and Howard University in Washington by metro and bus is about 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Union Station to get to Howard University in Washington?

    Get on the RED metro from the Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Union Station in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Union Station and Howard University in Washington?

    Get off the metro at the 7 St Nw+H St NW stop, which is closest to Howard University in Washington.

  • How much is the metro fare from Union Station to Howard University?

    The ride from Union Station to Howard University costs $2.75.

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