How to get from Union Station to Washington National Airport (Dca) by metro?

From Union Station to Washington National Airport (Dca) by metro

To get from Union Station to Washington National Airport (Dca) in Arlington County, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Union Station station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metrorail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

22min$2.75
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    4 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metrorail Station
    Ride to metro station
    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metrorail Station
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Union Station to Washington National Airport (Dca) by metro via METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL BLUE LINE

To get from Union Station to Washington National Airport (Dca) in Arlington County, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Union Station station to Metro Center station. Next, take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Metro Center station to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metrorail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

30min$2.75
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    5 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metrorail Station
    Ride to metro station
    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metrorail Station
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Washington National Airport (Dca)

The distance between Union Station, Arlington County and Washington National Airport (Dca), Arlington County is approximately 5.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station to Washington National Airport (Dca) by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Arlington County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Union Station

Union Station is located at Union Station, Arlington County and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE.

Bus stations close to Union Station:

  • Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE
  • Massachusetts Av Ne+1 St NE
  • E St Ne+Columbus Cir

Public transit stations close to Washington National Airport (Dca), Arlington County

Washington National Airport (Dca) is located at Washington National Airport (Dca), Arlington County and the nearest public transit station is 23 St S+S Clark St.

Metro stations close to Washington National Airport (Dca):

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metrorail Station
  • Pentagon City Metrorail Station
  • Pentagon City Metro Station

Train stations close to Washington National Airport (Dca):

  • Crystal City

Bus stations close to Washington National Airport (Dca):

  • 23 St S+S Clark St
  • Crystal Dr+18 St S
  • Crystal Dr Nb @ 18th St S Fs-Transitway Station E

Related Routes

Alternative route from Union Station to Washington National Airport (Dca) by metro via METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL BLUE LINE

To get from Union Station to Washington National Airport (Dca) in Arlington County, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Union Station station to Metro Center station. Next, take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Metro Center station to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metrorail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

30min$2.75
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    5 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metrorail Station
    Ride to metro station
    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metrorail Station
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Station to Washington National Airport (Dca)?

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Station to Washington National Airport (Dca)?

    The alternative route takes 30 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct metro between Union Station and Washington National Airport (Dca)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 22 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Union Station to Washington National Airport (Dca)?

    The METRORAIL RED LINE metro line goes from Shady Grove station near Union Station in Washington to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Washington National Airport (Dca) in Arlington County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Washington National Airport (Dca) by metro?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Washington and Washington National Airport (Dca) in Arlington County by metro is about 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Union Station to get to Washington National Airport (Dca)?

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

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Union Station and Washington National Airport (Dca)?

    Get off the metro at the Gallery Place-Chinatown station, which is closest to Washington National Airport (Dca) in Arlington County.

  • When is the last train from Union Station to Washington National Airport (Dca)?

    The last train from Union Station in Washington to Washington National Airport (Dca) in Arlington County is the Manassas Line line. It leaves the Union Station station at 3:00 PM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Union Station to Washington National Airport (Dca)?

    The ride from Union Station to Washington National Airport (Dca) costs $2.75.