Specifically, I want to know what the quickest way is, by metro, train, bus, taxi, or any combination of the four, to get to St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland, from American University in Washington, D.C. According to Google Maps, the distance is 36 miles but it would take about 55 minutes to travel by car (most likely due to traffic I'm guessing). I've heard people taking the metro to the New Carrollton station and then taking either a commuter bus or taxi from there, but the buses only run during rush hours (which might defeat the purpose of trying to avoid traffic) and a taxi trip from there would cost about $50. Even though it's expensive, Is that the quickest way possible? Or is there a quicker/less expensive way?