The average train between Union Station and National Mall takes 13 min and the fastest train takes 11 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Union Station 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 Union Station and National Mall. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Union Station is at 11:18 AM which arrives into National Mall at 11:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and take an average of 13 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

12 min • 1 change

11 min • 1 change

13 min • 1 change

12 min • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Union Station to National Mall? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Union Station to National Mall. However, there are services departing from Union Station station and arriving at National Mall station via Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13 min.
Union Station to National Mall train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform.
Union Station 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 Union Station and National Mall is 1.7 km. The road distance is 3 km.
You can take a subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Independence & 12Th St via Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform in around 11 min.