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How to get fromShirlington to National Mallby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shirlington to National Mall by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, subway via L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 1 Platform

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shirlington+Bay C to S Hayes St+12 St Sbus bus A27 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Pentagon City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway Y / ...
    24 min
    $4–5

  2. Drive 5.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shirlington to Smithsonian Institutioncar car 5.9 mi
    8 min
    $2

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Shirlington+Bay C to S Hayes St+12 St Sbus bus A27 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Pentagon City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway B
    32 min
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shirlington to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi taxi 5.9 mi
    8 min
    $20–24

  5. Bus, subway via Potomac Yard, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform

    1. Take the bus from Shirlington Station to Potomac Yard-VT Stationbus bus 36A / ...
    2. Take the subway from Potomac Yard, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway B
    46 min
    $4–5

Shirlington to National Mall by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar484Weekly Services
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.4 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

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

There is no direct connection from Shirlington to National Mall. However, you can take the bus to S Hayes St+12 St S, walk to Pentagon City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform, take the subway to L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 1 Platform, then walk to National Mall. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shirlington+Bay C to Independence & 12Th St via S Hayes St+12 St S, Pentagon City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform, and Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform in around 32 min.

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