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How to get fromNational Mall to George Washington Universityby subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from National Mall to George Washington University by subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Foggy Bottom-GWU, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway O / ...
    9 min
    $2–3

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Smithsonian Institution to George Washington Universitytaxi taxi 2.7 mi
    4 min
    $11–13

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Smithsonian Institution to George Washington Universitywalk walk 1.9 mi
    36 min

National Mall to George Washington University by foot and subway

Calendar2039Weekly Services
Duration9 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.2 mi
  • Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between National Mall, DC, USA and George Washington University, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Foggy Bottom-GWU, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 7 min.

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