What is the cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Fort Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Fort Washington is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Fort Washington?

The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Fort Washington is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Washington, DC and Fort Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington, DC to Fort Washington. However, there are services departing from Independence Av SE+1 St SE and arriving at Ft Washington Rd+Tantallon Dr via Southern Ave Station+Bay N. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Washington, DC to Fort Washington?

The distance between Washington, DC and Fort Washington is 19 miles. The road distance is 15.3 miles.

How do I travel from Washington, DC to Fort Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Washington, DC to Fort Washington without a car is to subway and bus which takes 1h 41m and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Washington, DC to Fort Washington?

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Washington, DC to Fort Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington, DC to Fort Washington bus from?

Washington, DC to Fort Washington bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Independence Av SE+1 St SE station.

Where does the Washington, DC to Fort Washington bus arrive?

Washington, DC to Fort Washington bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Southern Av SE+Valley Ter SE station.

Can I drive from Washington, DC to Fort Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to Fort Washington is 15 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Washington, DC to Fort Washington.

Where can I stay near Fort Washington?

There are 1257+ hotels available in Fort Washington.

Washington, DC to Fort Washington - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Washington, DC to Fort Washington by subway, bus, taxi, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform to Southern Ave, Green Line Center Platformsubway G
2. Take the bus from Southern Ave Station+Bay N to Ft Washington Rd+Tantallon Drbus P97
1h 41m
$7–10
Drive 15.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington, DC to Fort Washingtoncar 15.2 mi
27 min
$3–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington, DC to Fort Washingtontaxi 15.2 mi
27 min
$45–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Independence Av SE+1 St SE to Southern Av SE+Valley Ter SEbus D10
2. Take the bus from Southern Ave Station+Bay N to Ft Washington Rd+Tantallon Drbus P97
2h 5m
$5
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the taxi from Alexandria to Fort Washingtontaxi
39 min
$36–228

Washington, DC to Fort Washington by subway and bus

130Weekly Services

1h 41mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 19.1 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Fort Washington, MD, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Washington, DC to Ft Washington Rd+Tantallon Dr via Independence Av SE+1 St SE, Southern Av SE+Valley Ter SE, and Southern Ave Station+Bay N in around 2h 5m.

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