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How to get fromUnited States Capitol to National Mallby bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from United States Capitol to National Mall by bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Independence Ave Se + First St Se to 7Th St & Maryland & Independence Aves. Swbus bus No. 820 Line to Washington DC / ...
    14 min
    $1–16

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from United States Capitol to National Malltaxi taxi 5,050 ft
    1 min
    $6–8

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from United States Capitol to Independence & 6Th Stwalk walk 4,080 ft
    14 min

  4. Subway

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

United States Capitol to National Mall by foot and subway

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Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.5 mi
  • Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between United States Capitol, DC, USA and National Mall, DC, USA?

Academy Bus operates a bus from Independence Ave Se + First St Se to 7Th St & Maryland & Independence Aves. Sw every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Capitol South, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 5 min.

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