How to get from Union Station to Springfield, VA by bus and metro?

From Union Station to Springfield, VA by bus and metro

To get from Union Station to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Union Station station to Metro Center 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 15 min. The ride fare is $3.25.

75min$3.25
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 401401
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    5 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    36 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

From Union Station to Springfield, VA by bus, metro and train

To get from Union Station to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Union Station station to Alexandria 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 7 min.

67min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 401401
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alexandria
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E
    ID 1183
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    401 Tysons West Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Backlick Rd And Floyd Ave
    19 min
  • 10
    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 Union Station to Springfield, VA

The distance between Union Station, Fairfax County and Springfield, VA, Fairfax County is approximately 22.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station 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.

Public transit stations close to Union Station

Union Station is located at Union Station, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is Washington Union Station.

Metro stations close to Union Station:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Union Station:

  • Washington Union Station
  • Massachusetts Av Ne+1 St NE
  • Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE

Public transit stations close to Springfield, VA, Fairfax County

Springfield, VA is located at Springfield, VA, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is Highland St @ Dinwiddie St.

Metro stations close to Springfield, VA:

  • Franconia-Springfield Metro

Train stations close to Springfield, VA:

  • Franconia-Springfield Vre Station
  • Backlick Road Station

Bus stations close to Springfield, VA:

  • Highland St @ Dinwiddie St
  • Backlick Rd & Cabin John Rd
  • Amherst Ave & Cumberland Ave

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From Union Station to Springfield, VA by bus, metro and train

To get from Union Station to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Union Station station to Alexandria 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 7 min.

67min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 401401
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alexandria
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E
    ID 1183
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    401 Tysons West Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Backlick Rd And Floyd Ave
    19 min
  • 10
    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 Union Station to Springfield, VA?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 401.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Station to Springfield, VA?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 401.

  • Is there a direct metro between Union Station 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 15 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Union Station to Springfield, VA?

    The RED metro line goes from Shady Grove station near Union Station in Washington to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Metro Center station near Springfield, VA in Fairfax County.

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

    The total travel time between Union Station in Washington and Springfield, VA in Fairfax County by metro and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Union Station to get to Springfield, VA?

    Get on the RED metro from the Shady Grove station near Union Station in Washington.

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

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

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

    The ride from Union Station to Springfield, VA costs $3.25.

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