How to get from U Street to Springfield, VA by bus and metro?

From U Street to Springfield, VA by bus and metro

To get from U Street to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the YELLOW metro from U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/ Cardozo station to Pentagon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE metro and finally take the 401 bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E station to Backlick Rd And Floyd Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $3.80. The bus and metro schedule from U Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Springfield, VA on the Moovit app.

71min$3.80
Metro - YELLOW
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 401401
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/ Cardozo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    U Street
  • 2
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Pentagon
    13 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E
    ID 1183
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    401 Tysons West Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Backlick Rd And Floyd Ave
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Springfield, VA
    Walk to
    Springfield, VA
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from U Street to Springfield, VA by bus and metro via GREEN, BLUE and 401

To get from U Street to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the GREEN metro from U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/ Cardozo station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE metro and finally take the 401 bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E station to Backlick Rd And Floyd Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $3.25. The bus and metro schedule from U Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Springfield, VA on the Moovit app.

80min$3.25
Metro - GREEN
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 401401
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/ Cardozo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    U Street
  • 2
    Metro - GREENGREEN
    Wait for metro
    GREEN
    Branch Av
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    9 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E
    ID 1183
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    401 Tysons West Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Backlick Rd And Floyd Ave
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Springfield, VA
    Walk to
    Springfield, VA
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from U Street to Springfield, VA

The distance between U Street, Fairfax County and Springfield, VA, Fairfax County is approximately 20.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from U Street to Springfield, VA by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fairfax County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from U Street to Springfield, VA

To check the bus and metro schedule from U Street to Springfield, VA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (U Street) and destination (Springfield, VA), 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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Alternative route from U Street to Springfield, VA by bus and metro via GREEN, BLUE and 401

To get from U Street to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the GREEN metro from U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/ Cardozo station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE metro and finally take the 401 bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E station to Backlick Rd And Floyd Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $3.25. The bus and metro schedule from U Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Springfield, VA on the Moovit app.

80min$3.25
Metro - GREEN
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 401401
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/ Cardozo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    U Street
  • 2
    Metro - GREENGREEN
    Wait for metro
    GREEN
    Branch Av
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    9 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E
    ID 1183
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    401 Tysons West Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Backlick Rd And Floyd Ave
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Springfield, VA
    Walk to
    Springfield, VA
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from U Street to Springfield, VA?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 401.

  • What is the alternative route to get from U Street to Springfield, VA?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Metro line GREEN, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 401.

  • Is there a direct metro between U Street and Springfield, VA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which metro line goes from U Street to Springfield, VA?

    The YELLOW metro line goes from Pentagon station near U Street in Washington to Franconia-Springfield Metro station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Franconia-Springfield Metro station near Springfield, VA in Fairfax County.

  • How long does it take to travel from U Street to Springfield, VA by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between U Street in Washington and Springfield, VA in Fairfax County by metro and bus is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near U Street to get to Springfield, VA?

    Get on the YELLOW metro from the Pentagon station near U Street in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between U Street and Springfield, VA?

    Get off the metro at the Franconia-Springfield Metro stop, which is closest to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from U Street to Springfield, VA?

    The ride from U Street to Springfield, VA costs $3.80.

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