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How to get fromLanham to National Mallby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lanham to National Mall by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lanham Severn Rd+Cipriano Rd to New Carrollton+Bus Bay T3bus bus P20 / ...
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway subway O / ...
    38 min
    $4–5

  2. Drive  12.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lanham to Smithsonian Institutioncar car 12.6 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lanham to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi taxi 12.6 mi
    19 min
    $35–50

Lanham to National Mall by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar458Weekly Services
Duration38 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.9 mi
  • Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Lanham, MD, USA and National Mall, DC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lanham to National Mall. However, you can take the bus to New Carrollton+Bus Bay T3, walk to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, take the subway to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform, then walk to Independence & 12Th St. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Smithsonian Institution.

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