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How to get fromTidal Basin to Union Stationby subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Tidal Basin to Union Station 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 Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway O / ...
    2. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    34 min
    $3

  2. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    41 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tidal Basin to Union Stationtaxi taxi 2.4 mi
    4 min
    $10–13

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Tidal Basin to Union Stationwalk walk 2.8 mi
    54 min

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 12 St NW+Constitution Av NW to N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NEbus bus D30
    48 min
    $3

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  • Distance: 3.2 mi
  • Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Tidal Basin, DC, USA and Union Station, DC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Tidal Basin to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform via Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform in around 34 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from 12 St NW+Constitution Av NW to N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min.

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