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How to get fromNational Mall to Chinatownby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 7 ways to get from National Mall to Chinatown by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway B / ...
    3 min
    $2–3

  2. Line 681 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Independence St Ave & 12Th St to 11th St NW & F St NWbus bus 681 / ...
    9 min
    $1–11

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 7 St NW+Constitution Av NW to 7 St NW+H St NWbus bus D40
    4 min
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Smithsonian Institution to Chinatowntaxi taxi 1.1 mi
    2 min
    $6–8

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from 7 St NW+Constitution Av NW to Chinatownwalk walk 3,640 ft
    13 min

  6. Bus via National Mall

    1. Take the bus from 9 St NW+Constitution Av NW to 7 St NW+H St NWbus bus D40 / ...
    10 min
    $3

  7. Bus via K Street and 13th Street NW

    1. Take the bus from 7Th St & Maryland & Independence Aves. Sw to K Street and 13th Street NWbus bus No. 820 Line to Washington DC / ...
    15 min
    $1–16

National Mall to Chinatown by foot and subway

Calendar2039Weekly Services
Duration3 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,040 ft
  • Duration: 3 min

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

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from 7 St NW+Constitution Av NW to 7 St NW+H St NW hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 4 min.

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