How to get from American University to Washington by bus and metro?

American University to Washington - Bus Schedule

The D96 bus from American University to Washington runs from 12:54 AM to 12:24 AM, with departures every 15 min-6 hr 20 min. The trip takes about 34 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From American University to Washington by bus and metro

To get from American University to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the D96 bus from Massachusetts Av Nw+48 St NW station to Western Av Nw+44 St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the ORANGE metro from Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is $3.25. The bus and metro schedule from American University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Washington on the Moovit app.

34min$3.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - D96D96
Metro - RED
Metro - ORANGE
Leaves from Massachusetts Av Nw+48 St NW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Av Nw+48 St NW
    ID 1002407
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - D96D96
    Wait for bus
    D96
    North To Bethesda
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Av Nw+44 St NW
    ID 1003124
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Friendship Heights - East Side Wisconsin Ave., NW at Western Ave.
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    13 min
  • 7
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    New Carrollton
  • 8
    Ride to metro station L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from American University to Washington

The distance between American University, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 8.66 mi, which can typically be traveled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from American University to Washington by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from American University to Washington

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

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Bus line D96, Metro line RED, Metro line ORANGE.

  • Is there a direct bus between American University and Washington?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines in total. The total traveling time is 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from American University to Washington?

    The D96 bus line goes from Massachusetts Av Nw+48 St NW station near American University in Washington to Western Av Nw+44 St NW station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Western Av Nw+44 St NW station near Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from American University to Washington by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between American University in Washington and Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near American University to get to Washington?

    Get on the D96 bus from the Massachusetts Av Nw+48 St NW stop near American University in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between American University and Washington?

    Get off the bus at the Western Av Nw+44 St NW station, which is closest to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from American University to Washington?

    The ride from American University to Washington costs $3.25.

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