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Directions to American University (Washington) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near American University

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How to get to American University by bus?

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How to get to American University by metro?

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Bus stations near American University in Washington

  • Wisconsin Av Nw+River Rd NW,3 min walk,
  • 40 St Nw+Albemarle St NW,5 min walk,
  • Fort Dr Nw+Albemarle St NW,6 min walk,

Metro stations near American University in Washington

  • Van Ness-Udc Metro Station,10 min walk,

Bus lines to American University in Washington

  • N2,West To Friendship Heights,
  • 31,North To Friendship Heights,
  • 33,South To Federal Triangle,
  • W47,East To Columbia Heights,
  • 96,East To Capitol Heights,
  • H2,West To Tenleytown-Au,
  • H4,East To Brookland-Cua,
  • M4,South To Tenleytown-Au,
  • W45,West To Tenleytown-Au,
  • D31,West To Tenleytown-Au,
  • D32,West To Tenleytown-Au,
  • D33,West To Tenleytown-Au,
  • D34,West To Tenleytown-Au,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to American University?

    The closest stations to American University are:

    • Wisconsin Av Nw+River Rd NW is 142 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 40 St Nw+Albemarle St NW is 343 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Fort Dr Nw+Albemarle St NW is 441 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Van Ness-Udc Metro Station is 832 yards away, 10 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near American University?

    These bus lines stop near American University: 33, N2.

  • Which metro line stops near American University?

    METRORAIL RED LINE

  • What’s the nearest metro station to American University in Washington?

    The nearest metro station to American University in Washington is Van Ness-Udc Metro Station. It’s a 10 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to American University in Washington?

    The nearest bus stop to American University in Washington is Wisconsin Av Nw+River Rd NW. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What time is the first metro to American University in Washington?

    The METRORAIL RED LINE is the first metro that goes to American University in Washington. It stops nearby at 5:22 AM.

  • What time is the last metro to American University in Washington?

    The METRORAIL RED LINE is the last metro that goes to American University in Washington. It stops nearby at 12:21 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to American University in Washington?

    The 33 is the first bus that goes to American University in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:02 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to American University in Washington?

    The H4 is the last bus that goes to American University in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:27 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to American University?

    The bus fare to American University costs about $2.00.

  • How much is the metro fare to American University?

    The metro fare to American University costs about $2.00 - $6.75.

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American University Address: 4545 42nd St NW street in Washington

American University, Washington
American University, WashingtonThe American University (AU or American) is a private federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C. Its main campus spans 90 acres (36 ha) on Ward Circle, mostly in the Spring Valley neighborhood of Northwest D.C. AU was chartered by an Act of Congress in 1893 at the urging of Methodist bishop John Fletcher Hurst, who sought to create an institution that would promote public service, internationalism, and pragmatic idealism. AU broke ground in 1902, opened as a graduate education institution in 1914, and admitted its first undergraduates in 1925. Although affiliated with the United Methodist Church, religious affiliation is not a criterion for admission. American University has eight schools and colleges: the School of International Service, College of Arts and Sciences, Kogod School of Business, School of Communication, Professional Studies and Executive Education, School of Public Affairs, School of Education, and the Washington College of Law (WCL). It has over 160 programs, including 71 bachelor's degrees, 87 master's degrees, and 10 doctoral degrees, as well as JD, LLM, and SJD programs. AU's student body numbers over 13,000 and represents all 50 U.S. states and 141 countries; around a fifth of students are international. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".The university owns National Public Radio's flagship capital affiliate, WAMU, which has been a source of nationally and internationally distributed programming such as The Diane Rehm Show and the more recent 1A, styled as "the 1A", as in "the 1st Amendment".American University's alumni, faculty, and staff have included two Pulitzer Prize winners, two Nobel Prize winners, one United States Senator, 25 United States Representatives, 18 Ambassadors of the United States, and several foreign heads of state. American University is one of the top two feeder schools to the U.S. Foreign Service, Congressional staff, and other governmental agencies.[1]
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