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How to get fromGreat Falls to National Mallby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Great Falls to National Mall by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 574 bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Leesburg Pike and Delta Glen Ct to Spring Hill Rd and Leesburg Pikebus bus 574
    2. Take the subway from Spring Hill, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway S
    59 min
    $12–17

  2. Drive 17.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Great Falls to Independence & 12Th Stcar car 17.5 mi
    30 min
    $4–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Great Falls to Independence & 12Th Sttaxi taxi 17.5 mi
    30 min
    $50–65

  4. Taxi, subway

    1. Take the taxi from Great Falls to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformtaxi taxi
    2. Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway S
    1h 6m
    $46–54

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  • Distance: 22.6 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Great Falls, VA, USA and National Mall, DC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Great Falls to National Mall. However, you can take the taxi to Leesburg Pike and Delta Glen Ct, take the line 574 bus to Spring Hill Rd and Leesburg Pike, walk to Spring Hill, Silver Line Center Platform, take the subway to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, then walk to Independence & 12Th St. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Independence & 12Th St.

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