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How to get to Howard University by bus?

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Bus stations near Howard University in Washington

  • Georgia Av Nw+Barry Pl NW,3 min walk,
  • Florida Av Nw+W St NW,4 min walk,
  • Georgia Av Nw+Howard Pl NW,5 min walk,
  • 4 St Nw+W St NW,6 min walk,

Metro stations near Howard University in Washington

  • Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center,12 min walk,
  • Rhode Island Metro Station,21 min walk,

Bus lines to Howard University in Washington

  • 70,South To Archives,
  • 63,North To Takoma,
  • 64,North To Fort Totten,
  • 79,South To Archives,
  • G2,East To Ledroit Park-Howard University,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Howard University?

    The closest stations to Howard University are:

    • Georgia Av Nw+Barry Pl NW is 206 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Florida Av Nw+W St NW is 283 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Georgia Av Nw+Howard Pl NW is 359 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • 4 St Nw+W St NW is 467 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center is 969 yards away, 12 min walk.
    • Rhode Island Metro Station is 1799 yards away, 21 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Howard University?

    These bus lines stop near Howard University: 64, 70, 79, 90.

  • Which train lines stop near Howard University?

    These train lines stop near Howard University: FREDERICKSBURG LINE, MANASSAS LINE.

  • Which metro line stops near Howard University?

    METRORAIL GREEN LINE

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

    The nearest metro station to Howard University in Washington is Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center. It’s a 12 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stop to Howard University in Washington is Georgia Av Nw+Barry Pl NW. It’s a 3 min walk away.

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

    The METRORAIL GREEN LINE is the first metro that goes to Howard University in Washington. It stops nearby at 5:15 AM.

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

    The METRORAIL GREEN LINE is the last metro that goes to Howard University in Washington. It stops nearby at 12:27 AM.

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

    The 70 is the first bus that goes to Howard University in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:04 AM.

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

    The 70 is the last bus that goes to Howard University in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:14 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare to Howard University?

    The metro fare to Howard University costs about $2.00 - $6.00.

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Howard University Address: 2400 6th St NW street in Washington

Howard University, Washington
Howard University, WashingtonHoward University is a private, federally chartered historically black research university in Washington, D.C., located in the Shaw neighborhood. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.Tracing its history to 1867, from its outset Howard has been nonsectarian and open to people of all sexes and races. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in more than 120 programs, more than any other historically black college or university (HBCU) in the nation.

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