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How to get fromTidal Basin to Capitol Hillby subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Tidal Basin to Capitol Hill by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Capitol South, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway B / ...
    28 min
    $2–3

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tidal Basin to Capitol Hilltaxi taxi 2.3 mi
    4 min
    $9–12

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Tidal Basin to Capitol Hillwalk walk 2.8 mi
    55 min

  4. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Eastern Market, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway O / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pennsylvania Av SE+8 St SE to 6 St SE+E Capitol St SEbus bus C55 / ...
    37 min
    $5

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  • Distance: 2.6 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Tidal Basin, DC, USA and Capitol Hill, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Capitol South, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 5 min.

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