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How to get fromUnited States Capitol to Tidal Basinby subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from United States Capitol to Tidal Basin by subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from United States Capitol to Tidal Basintaxi taxi 2.4 mi
    4 min
    $10–12

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from United States Capitol to Tidal Basinwalk walk 2.4 mi
    47 min

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  • Distance: 3.1 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

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

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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