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How to get fromTidal Basin to National Zoological Parkby subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Tidal Basin to National Zoological Park by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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  1. Subway via Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform

    best
    1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    53 min
    $3

  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    1h
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tidal Basin to National Zoological Parktaxi taxi 4.2 mi
    8 min
    $15–18

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Tidal Basin to National Zoological Parkwalk walk 4 mi
    1h 17m

  5. Bus via 17 St NW+I St NW

    1. Take the bus from 17 St NW+I St NW to Connecticut Av NW+Cathedral Av NWbus bus D70
    58 min
    $3

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Independence Av SW+14 St SW to 14 St NW+Irving St NWbus bus D50
    2. Take the bus from Columbia Rd NW+14 St NW to Adams Mill Rd NW+Klingle Rd NWbus bus C61
    1h 16m
    $5

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  • Distance: 5.4 mi
  • Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Tidal Basin, DC, USA and National Zoological Park, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Woodley Park, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from 17 St NW+I St NW to Connecticut Av NW+Cathedral Av NW every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min.

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