Taxi from Union Station to Tyson’s Corners?

[Veritas Vincit]

Originally Posted by spencgr

walk one block away and you're golden.

Yeah, this is often a key element. One needs to know the spots in the direct vicinity where it's easy for Uber drivers to pick up/drop off. I haven't taken a taxi in a long time. It's simply like 30% more expensive.


Metro from Union Station to Tyson's takes forever and requires a change. Also never know what surprise WMATA has in store and how that affects things. The problem with D.C. public transport is that it's good enough on paper to tempt people into using it, but bad enough to make you regret it more often than not.

[hertfordshire]

Originally Posted by Veritas Vincit

Metro from Union Station to Tyson's takes forever and requires a change. Also never know what surprise WMATA has in store and how that affects things. The problem with D.C. public transport is that it's good enough on paper to tempt people into using it, but bad enough to make you regret it more often than not.

Totally worth it IMO, considering the $35-40 cost savings. I've never had a problem, and I don't really think it takes "forever". No guarantees that a car will be faster, especially during rush hour.

[Veritas Vincit]

Originally Posted by hertfordshire

Totally worth it IMO, considering the $35-40 cost savings. I've never had a problem, and I don't really think it takes "forever". No guarantees that a car will be faster, especially during rush hour.

Single tracking anywhere and you're effed, and it's not that unlikely to happen. Same with trains breaking down. All things that have happened to me multiple times. Yeah if that's your best or only realistic commute option, you're going to accept that and suck it up, but if you have alternatives and if it's a one off type deal, just pay the Uber and sit back and relax IMO.

[Old Guard]

Originally Posted by From66to40

I'd take metrorail to a least Ballston. From there you can catch an Uber/Lyft/taxi.

If you are on metro rail you can get off at East Falls Church it you are on the Orange line and there are usually cabs waiting right outside. If you are at East Falls Church and on the Silver line you can wait a few stops and get off closest to your destination. I would HIGHLY recommend Metro unless there is some prohibiting concern.