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 4 and arriving at 3. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from National Mall to Crystal City?

The distance between National Mall and Crystal City is 3 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 train which takes 14 min and costs $3 - $5.

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

The train from 4 to 3 takes 7 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

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 Virginia Railway Express, depart from 4 station.

Train or bus from National Mall to Crystal City?

The best way to get from National Mall to Crystal City is to train which takes 14 min and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $16 and takes 17 min.

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 Virginia Railway Express, arrive at 3 station.

Where can I stay near Crystal City?

There are 1532+ hotels available in Crystal City.

National Mall to Crystal City - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

How to get fromNational Mall to Crystal City

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from 4 to 3train Fredericksburg Line / ...
14 min
$3–5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Independence Ave SW @ 12th St SW to Pentagon Metrobus 563 / ...
17 min
$1–16
Subway via L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 2 Platform
1. Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 2 Platform to Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platformsubway Y / ...
16 min
$2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Smithsonian Institution to Crystal Citytaxi 3.6 mi
5 min
$13–16
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
Walk
1. Take the foot from Smithsonian Institution to Crystal Citywalk 3.4 mi
1h 5m

National Mall to Crystal City by foot and train

60Weekly Services

14 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from National Mall to Crystal City.

Launch map view

Distance: 2.8 mi
Duration: 14 min

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

Virginia Railway Express operates a train from 4 to 3 every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 7 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.

Train operators