What is the cheapest way to get from National Mall to Union Station?

The cheapest way to get from National Mall to Union Station is to line 281 bus which costs $1 - $11 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from National Mall to Union Station?

The fastest way to get from National Mall to Union Station is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $8 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between National Mall and Union Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Independence & 12Th St and arriving at N Capitol St & Mass Ave. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between National Mall and Union Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 4 and arriving at Lead. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from National Mall to Union Station?

The distance between National Mall and Union Station is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from National Mall to Union Station without a car is to subway which takes 11 min and costs $3 - $4.

How long does it take to get from National Mall to Union Station?

It takes approximately 11 min to get from National Mall to Union Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the National Mall to Union Station bus from?

National Mall to Union Station bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, depart from Independence & 12Th St station.

Where do I catch the National Mall to Union Station train from?

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

Train or bus from National Mall to Union Station?

The best way to get from National Mall to Union Station is to line 281 bus which takes 17 min and costs $1 - $11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $5 and takes 22 min.

Where does the National Mall to Union Station bus arrive?

National Mall to Union Station bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, arrive at N Capitol St & Mass Ave station.

Where does the National Mall to Union Station train arrive?

National Mall to Union Station train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform station.

Where can I stay near Union Station?

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National Mall to Union Station - 6 ways to travel via train, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from National Mall to Union Station by subway, bus, train, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O / ...
2. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
11 min
$3
Line 281 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Independence & 12Th St to N Capitol St & Mass Avebus 281 / ...
17 min
$1–11
Train
1. Take the train from 4 to Leadtrain Fredericksburg Line / ...
22 min
$3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Smithsonian Institution to Union Stationtaxi 1.7 mi
4 min
$8–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Constitution Av NW+9 St NW to N Capitol St NE+E St NEbus D30
19 min
$3
Walk
1. Take the walk from 7 St NW+Constitution Av NW to Union Stationwalk 1.1 mi
20 min

National Mall to Union Station by foot and subway

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Distance: 2.1 mi
Duration: 11 min

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

You can take a vehicle from Independence & 12Th St to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform via Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform in around 11 min. Alternatively, Loudoun County Transit operates a bus from Independence & 12Th St to N Capitol St & Mass Ave every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–11 and the journey takes 12 min.

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