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How to get fromMount Vernon to National Mallby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 151 bus, subway

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    1. Take the bus from Janna Lee Ave and Buckman Rd to Huntington Metrobus bus 151 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Huntington, Yellow Line Center Platform to Archives, Green/Yellow Line Center Platformsubway subway Y
    54 min
    $3–5

  2. Line 171 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Hwy and Martha St to Huntington Metro North Bay Cbus bus 171
    2. Take the subway from Huntington, Yellow Line Center Platform to Archives, Green/Yellow Line Center Platformsubway subway Y
    1h 3m
    $3–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mount Vernon to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi taxi 12.8 mi
    23 min
    $35–50

  4. Drive 12.8 mi

    1. Drive from Mount Vernon to Smithsonian Institutioncar car 12.8 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

Mount Vernon to National Mall by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar314Weekly Services
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.9 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Mount Vernon, VA, USA and National Mall, DC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mount Vernon to National Mall. However, you can take the line 151 bus to Huntington Metro, walk to Huntington, Yellow Line Center Platform, take the subway to Archives, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform, then walk to National Mall. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond Hwy and Martha St to National Mall via Huntington Metro North Bay C, Huntington, Yellow Line Center Platform, and Archives, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform in around 1h 3m.

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