There are 5 ways to get from National Zoological Park to National Arboretum by subway, tram, taxi, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, tram
best- Take the subway from Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the tram from Washington Union Station to Benning Rd and 19th St NEtram H/Benning Line
1h 26m$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from National Zoological Park to National Arboretumtaxi 6.7 mi
17 min$22–27Drive 6.7 mi
- Drive from National Zoological Park to National Arboretumcar 6.7 mi
17 min$2Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to 21 Pl NE+Maryland Av NEbus C43
1h 29m$5Bus
- Take the bus from Calvert St NW+Connecticut Av NW to Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NEbus C51
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to 21 Pl NE+Maryland Av NEbus C43
1h 45m$2
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from National Zoological Park to National Arboretum is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from National Zoological Park to National Arboretum is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $22 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from National Zoological Park to National Arboretum. However, there are services departing from Calvert St NW+Connecticut Av NW and arriving at 21 Pl NE+Maryland Av NE via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from National Zoological Park to National Arboretum. However, there are services departing from Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Benning Rd and 19th St NE via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between National Zoological Park and National Arboretum is 8 miles. The road distance is 6.7 miles.
The best way to get from National Zoological Park to National Arboretum without a car is to subway and tram which takes 1h 26m and costs $2 - $3.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from National Zoological Park to National Arboretum, including transfers.
National Zoological Park to National Arboretum bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Calvert St NW+Connecticut Av NW station.
National Zoological Park to National Arboretum train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform station.
National Zoological Park to National Arboretum bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE station.
What companies run services between National Zoological Park, DC, USA and National Arboretum, DC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from National Zoological Park to National Arboretum via Calvert St NW+Connecticut Av NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, and 21 Pl NE+Maryland Av NE in around 1h 45m.
Subway from Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 202-671-2800
- Website
- DC Streetcar
Tram from Washington Union Station to Benning Rd and 19th St NE
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- DC Streetcar
Bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to 21 Pl NE+Maryland Av NE
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Calvert St NW+Connecticut Av NW to Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to 21 Pl NE+Maryland Av NE
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $22–27
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
National Zoological Park to National Arboretum train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform.
Yes, the driving distance between National Zoological Park to National Arboretum is 7 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from National Zoological Park to National Arboretum.
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