How to get from National Zoological Park to National Arboretum by bus and metro?

From National Zoological Park to National Arboretum by bus and metro

To get from National Zoological Park to National Arboretum in Washington, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the D70 bus from Connecticut Av Nw+Zoo Entrance station to Connecticut Ave & 24th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the C43 bus from Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE station to 21 Pl Ne+Maryland Av NE station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and metro schedule from National Zoological Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to National Arboretum on the Moovit app.

65min$2.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - D70D70
Metro - RED
Bus - C43C43
Walk to National Arboretum
Leaves from Connecticut Av Nw+Zoo Entrance

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Connecticut Av Nw+Zoo Entrance
    ID 1002051
    0.55 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - D70D70
    Wait for bus
    D70
    South To Farragut Sq
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & 24th St
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Woodley Park - SW Corner Connecticut Ave. & 24th St. NW
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - C43C43
    Wait for bus
    C43
    North To Carver Terrace
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    21 Pl Ne+Maryland Av NE
    ID 1003243
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to National Arboretum
    Walk to
    National Arboretum
    0.72 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from National Zoological Park to National Arboretum

The distance between National Zoological Park, Washington and National Arboretum, Washington is approximately 7.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from National Zoological Park to National Arboretum by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from National Zoological Park to National Arboretum

To check the bus and metro schedule from National Zoological Park to National Arboretum using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (National Zoological Park) and destination (National Arboretum), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from National Zoological Park to National Arboretum?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line D70, Metro line RED, Bus line C43.

  • Is there a direct bus between National Zoological Park and National Arboretum in Washington?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from National Zoological Park to National Arboretum in Washington?

    The D70 bus line goes from Connecticut Av Nw+Zoo Entrance station near National Zoological Park to Connecticut Ave & 24th St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Connecticut Ave & 24th St station near National Arboretum in Washington.

  • How long does it take to travel from National Zoological Park to National Arboretum in Washington by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between National Zoological Park and National Arboretum in Washington by bus and metro is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near National Zoological Park to get to National Arboretum in Washington?

    Get on the D70 bus from the Connecticut Av Nw+Zoo Entrance stop near National Zoological Park in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between National Zoological Park and National Arboretum in Washington?

    Get off the bus at the Connecticut Ave & 24th St stop, which is closest to National Arboretum in Washington.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from National Zoological Park to National Arboretum?

    The ride from National Zoological Park to National Arboretum costs $2.75.

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