The average train between Jefferson Memorial and National Zoological Park takes 13 min and the fastest train takes 12 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Jefferson Memorial to National Zoological Park. 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 15 minutes between Jefferson Memorial and National Zoological Park. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Jefferson Memorial is at 3:53 PM which arrives into National Zoological Park at 4:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and take an average of 13 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

15 min • 1 change

12 min • 1 change

12 min • 1 change

12 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Jefferson Memorial to National Zoological Park. However, there are services departing from Jefferson Memorial station and arriving at National Zoological Park station via Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13 min.
Jefferson Memorial to National Zoological Park train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform station.
Jefferson Memorial to National Zoological Park train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform station.
The distance between Jefferson Memorial and National Zoological Park is 5.5 km. The road distance is 8 km.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 6 min.