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How to get fromNational Mall to White Houseby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from National Mall to White House by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Independence Av SW+12 St SW to 14 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NWbus bus D50
    9 min
    $3
  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway subway B / ...
    13 min
    $2–3
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from National Mall to White Housetaxi taxi 1.1 mi
    2 min
    $6–8
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Independence & 12Th St to White Housewalk walk 4,870 ft
    17 min
  5. Line 953 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pennsylvania Ave @ 7th St NW to 14th St @ F St NWbus bus 943 / ...
    20 min
    $11

National Mall to White House by foot and bus

Calendar635Weekly Services
Duration9 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between National Mall, DC, USA and White House, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Independence Av SW+12 St SW to 14 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 4 min.

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