There are 5 ways to get from Washington National Cathedral to National Arboretum by subway, tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway, tram
best- Take the subway from Cleveland Park, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the tram from Washington Union Station to Benning Rd and 19th St NEtram H/Benning Line
1h 30m$2Bus
- Take the bus from Woodley Rd NW+Wisconsin Av NW to Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NEbus C51
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to 21 Pl NE+Maryland Av NEbus C43
1h 38m$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington National Cathedral to National Arboretumtaxi 7.1 mi
18 min$23–28Drive 7.1 mi
- Drive from Washington National Cathedral to National Arboretumcar 7.1 mi
18 min$2Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Cleveland Park, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to 21 Pl NE+Maryland Av NEbus C43
1h 32m$5
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington National Cathedral to National Arboretum is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Washington National Cathedral to National Arboretum is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $23 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington National Cathedral to National Arboretum. However, there are services departing from Woodley Rd NW+Wisconsin Av NW and arriving at 21 Pl NE+Maryland Av NE via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington National Cathedral to National Arboretum. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Park, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Benning Rd and 19th St NE via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Washington National Cathedral and National Arboretum is 9 miles. The road distance is 7.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington National Cathedral to National Arboretum without a car is to subway and tram which takes 1h 30m and costs $2 - $3.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Washington National Cathedral to National Arboretum, including transfers.
Washington National Cathedral to National Arboretum bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Woodley Rd NW+Wisconsin Av NW station.
Washington National Cathedral to National Arboretum train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Cleveland Park, Red Line Center Platform station.
Washington National Cathedral to National Arboretum bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE station.
What companies run services between Washington National Cathedral, DC, USA and National Arboretum, DC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Washington National Cathedral to National Arboretum via Woodley Rd NW+Wisconsin Av NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, and 21 Pl NE+Maryland Av NE in around 1h 38m.
Subway from Cleveland Park, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Cleveland Park, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 202-671-2800
- Website
- DC Streetcar
Tram from Washington Union Station to Benning Rd and 19th St NE
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- DC Streetcar
Bus from Woodley Rd NW+Wisconsin Av NW to Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to 21 Pl NE+Maryland Av NE
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $0
Bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to 21 Pl NE+Maryland Av NE
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $23–28
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington National Cathedral to National Arboretum train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington National Cathedral to National Arboretum is 7 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Washington National Cathedral to National Arboretum.
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