The average train between American University and National Mall takes 18 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from American University to National Mall. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 10 minutes between American University and National Mall. The earliest departure is at 4:27 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from American University is at 9:39 PM which arrives into National Mall at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 18 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from American University to National Mall. However, there are services departing from American University station and arriving at National Mall station via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18 min.
American University to National Mall train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform station.
American University to National Mall train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
The distance between American University and National Mall is 7.7 km. The road distance is 11 km.
You can take a vehicle from American University to Independence & 12Th St via Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform, Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, and Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform in around 36 min.