What is the cheapest way to get from National Mall to Pentagon?

The cheapest way to get from National Mall to Pentagon is to subway which costs $2 - $3 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from National Mall to Pentagon?

The fastest way to get from National Mall to Pentagon is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $11 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between National Mall and Pentagon?

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

Is there a direct train between National Mall and Pentagon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Pentagon, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from National Mall to Pentagon?

The distance between National Mall and Pentagon is 6 miles.

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

The best way to get from National Mall to Pentagon without a car is to subway which takes 18 min and costs $2 - $3.

Where do I catch the National Mall to Pentagon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the National Mall to Pentagon train from?

National Mall to Pentagon train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station.

Where does the National Mall to Pentagon bus arrive?

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

Where does the National Mall to Pentagon train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Pentagon?

There are 1588+ hotels available in Pentagon.

National Mall to Pentagon - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and foot

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

The subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Pentagon, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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There are 4 ways to get from National Mall to Pentagon by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Pentagon, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platformsubway B
18 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Independence Ave SW @ 12th St SW to Pentagon Metrobus 612-War / ...
21 min
$11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Smithsonian Institution to Pentagontaxi 2.8 mi
5 min
$11–14
Walk
1. Take the foot from Smithsonian Institution to Pentagonwalk 3 mi
57 min

National Mall to Pentagon by foot and subway

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Distance: 5.8 mi
Duration: 18 min

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

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Pentagon, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 14 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.

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