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How to get fromCrystal City Station (VRE) to Tidal Basinby subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Crystal City Station (VRE) to Tidal Basin by subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway B
    41 min
    $3–4

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Crystal City Station (VRE) to Tidal Basintaxi taxi 3.6 mi
    6 min
    $13–17

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Crystal City Station (VRE) to Tidal Basinwalk walk 2.2 mi
    42 min

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  • Distance: 8.2 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Crystal City Station (VRE), VA, USA and Tidal Basin, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–4 and the journey takes 18 min.

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