There are 5 ways to get from Washington National Cathedral to United States Capitol by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Cleveland Park, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
43 min$2–3Drive 5.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington National Cathedral to United States Capitolcar 5.5 mi
10 min$1–2Bus via Woodley Rd NW+35 St NW
- Take the bus from Woodley Rd NW+35 St NW to Columbus Cir NE+Delaware Av NEbus C51
46 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington National Cathedral to United States Capitoltaxi 5.5 mi
10 min$18–23Bus
- Take the bus from Woodley Rd NW+Wisconsin Av NW to Columbus Cir NE+Delaware Av NEbus C51 / ...
54 min$3
Washington National Cathedral to United States Capitol by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington National Cathedral to United States Capitol is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 10 min.
The fastest way to get from Washington National Cathedral to United States Capitol is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $18 - $23.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Woodley Rd NW+35 St NW and arriving at Columbus Cir NE+Delaware Av NE. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cleveland Park, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
The distance between Washington National Cathedral and United States Capitol is 6 miles. The road distance is 5.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington National Cathedral to United States Capitol without a car is to subway which takes 43 min and costs $2 - $3.
The subway from Cleveland Park, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Washington National Cathedral to United States Capitol bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Woodley Rd NW+35 St NW station.
Washington National Cathedral to United States Capitol train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Cleveland Park, Red Line Center Platform station.
Washington National Cathedral to United States Capitol bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Columbus Cir NE+Delaware Av NE station.
What companies run services between Washington National Cathedral, DC, USA and United States Capitol, DC, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Cleveland Park, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Woodley Rd NW+35 St NW to Columbus Cir NE+Delaware Av NE every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 34 min.
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
Bus from Woodley Rd NW+35 St NW to Columbus Cir NE+Delaware Av NE
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Woodley Rd NW+Wisconsin Av NW to Columbus Cir NE+Delaware Av NE
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- $18–23
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 United States Capitol 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 United States Capitol is 6 miles. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Washington National Cathedral to United States Capitol.
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