What is the cheapest way to get from National Mall to Crystal City?

The cheapest way to get from National Mall to Crystal City is to bus via Crystal City+Bay E which costs $3 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from National Mall to Crystal City?

The fastest way to get from National Mall to Crystal City is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $13 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between National Mall and Crystal City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Independence Ave SW @ 12th St SW and arriving at Pentagon Metro. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between National Mall and Crystal City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Archives, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform and arriving at Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from National Mall to Crystal City?

The distance between National Mall and Crystal City is 4 miles.

How do I travel from National Mall to Crystal City without a car?

The best way to get from National Mall to Crystal City without a car is to subway via Archives, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform which takes 13 min and costs $2 - $3.

Where do I catch the National Mall to Crystal City bus from?

National Mall to Crystal City bus services, operated by Omniride, depart from Independence Ave SW @ 12th St SW station.

Where do I catch the National Mall to Crystal City train from?

National Mall to Crystal City train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Archives, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform station.

Where does the National Mall to Crystal City bus arrive?

National Mall to Crystal City bus services, operated by Omniride, arrive at Pentagon Metro station.

Where does the National Mall to Crystal City train arrive?

National Mall to Crystal City train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform station.

Where can I stay near Crystal City?

There are 1617+ hotels available in Crystal City.

National Mall to Crystal City - 6 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi

Q: How long does it take to get from National Mall to Crystal City?

The subway from Archives, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform to Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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There are 6 ways to get from National Mall to Crystal City by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway via Archives, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform
best
1. Take the subway from Archives, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform to Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platformsubway Y
13 min
$2–3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Independence Ave SW @ 12th St SW to Pentagon Metrobus 563 / ...
17 min
$1–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Smithsonian Institution to Crystal Citytaxi 3.6 mi
5 min
$13–16
Walk
1. Take the walk from Smithsonian Institution to Crystal Citywalk 3.4 mi
1h 5m
Subway
1. Take the subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platformsubway B
19 min
$3–4
Bus via Crystal City+Bay E
1. Take the bus from D St SW+6 St SW to Crystal City+Bay Ebus A40
22 min
$3

National Mall to Crystal City by foot and subway

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Distance: 4.4 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between National Mall, DC, USA and Crystal City, VA, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Archives, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform to Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Omniride operates a bus from Independence Ave SW @ 12th St SW to Pentagon Metro hourly. Tickets cost $11 and the journey takes 16 min. Academy Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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