How to get from Union Station to National Archives Building by bus and metro?

Union Station to National Archives Building - Metro Schedule

The RED metro from Union Station to National Archives Building runs from 5:23 AM to 11:59 PM, with departures every 5-10 min. The trip takes about 17 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Union Station to National Archives Building by bus and metro

To get from Union Station to National Archives Building in Washington, take the RED metro from Union Station station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, take the D4X bus from 7 St Nw+H St NW station to 9 St Nw+Constitution Av NW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and metro schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to National Archives Building on the Moovit app.

17min$2.75
Metro - RED
Bus - D4XD4X
Walk to National Archives Building
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Union Station
    Union Station Drive Northeast
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7 St Nw+H St NW
    ID 1001132
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - D4XD4X
    Wait for bus
    D4X
    South To Archives
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    9 St Nw+Constitution Av NW
    ID 1000886
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to National Archives Building
    Walk to
    National Archives Building
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to National Archives Building

The distance between Union Station, Washington and National Archives Building, Washington is approximately 1.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 17 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station to National Archives Building 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 Union Station to National Archives Building

To check the bus and metro schedule from Union Station to National Archives Building using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union Station) and destination (National Archives Building), 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 Union Station to National Archives Building?

    The fastest way takes 17 minutes, using Metro line RED, Bus line D4X.

  • Is there a direct metro between Union Station and National Archives Building in Washington?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 17 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Union Station to National Archives Building in Washington?

    The RED metro line goes from Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Union Station to 7 St Nw+H St NW station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 7 St Nw+H St NW station near National Archives Building in Washington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to National Archives Building in Washington by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Union Station and National Archives Building in Washington by metro and bus is about 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Union Station to get to National Archives Building in Washington?

    Get on the RED metro from the Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Union Station in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Union Station and National Archives Building in Washington?

    Get off the metro at the 7 St Nw+H St NW stop, which is closest to National Archives Building in Washington.

  • When is the last bus from Union Station to National Archives Building in Washington?

    The last bus from Union Station to National Archives Building in Washington is the N Capitol St line. It leaves the North Capitol St & Massachusetts Av stop at 7:43 PM.

  • When is the last metro from Union Station to National Archives Building in Washington?

    The last metro from Union Station to National Archives Building in Washington is the Red line. It leaves the Union Station at 7:39 PM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Union Station to National Archives Building?

    The ride from Union Station to National Archives Building costs $2.75.

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