What is the cheapest way to get from BWI Rail Station to Franconia–Springfield Station?

The cheapest way to get from BWI Rail Station to Franconia–Springfield Station is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 59 min.

What is the fastest way to get from BWI Rail Station to Franconia–Springfield Station?

The fastest way to get from BWI Rail Station to Franconia–Springfield Station is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $12.

How far is it from BWI Rail Station to Franconia–Springfield Station?

The distance between BWI Rail Station and Franconia–Springfield Station is 49 miles. The road distance is 45.8 miles.

Where do I catch the BWI Rail Station to Franconia–Springfield Station train from?

BWI Rail Station to Franconia–Springfield Station train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from BWI Thurgood Marshall station.

Where can I stay near Franconia–Springfield Station?

There are 1446+ hotels available in Franconia–Springfield Station.

BWI Rail Station to Franconia–Springfield Station

Q: Is there a direct train between BWI Rail Station and Franconia–Springfield Station?

No, there is no direct train from BWI Rail Station to Franconia–Springfield Station. However, there are services departing from BWI Thurgood Marshall and arriving at Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

Q: How do I travel from BWI Rail Station to Franconia–Springfield Station without a car?

The best way to get from BWI Rail Station to Franconia–Springfield Station without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 22m and costs $6 - $600.

Q: How long does it take to get from BWI Rail Station to Franconia–Springfield Station?

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from BWI Rail Station to Franconia–Springfield Station, including transfers.

Q: Can I drive from BWI Rail Station to Franconia–Springfield Station?

Yes, the driving distance between BWI Rail Station to Franconia–Springfield Station is 46 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from BWI Rail Station to Franconia–Springfield Station.

There are 5 ways to get from BWI Rail Station to Franconia–Springfield Station by train, subway, car, taxi, or bus

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center PlatformBl
1h 22m
$6–556
Train, subway via Landover
cheapest
1. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak StationVermonter / ...
2. Take the subway from Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center PlatformBl
1h 41m
$5–200
Drive 45.6 mi
1. Drive from BWI Rail Station to Franconia–Springfield Station45.6 mi
59 min
$9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from BWI Rail Station to Franconia–Springfield Station45.6 mi
59 min
$130–160
Train, bus
1. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Springfield Bus StopGreyhound US0670 / ...
2h 1m
$22–595

BWI Rail Station to Franconia–Springfield Station by train and subway

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1h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 48.9 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between BWI Rail Station, MD, USA and Franconia–Springfield Station, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from BWI Rail Station to Franconia–Springfield Station. However, you can take the train to Washington Union Station, walk to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, take the subway to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform, then take the subway to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform. Alternatively, you can drive from BWI Rail Station to Franconia–Springfield Station in around 59 min.

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