How to get from Rock Creek Park to National Mall by bus and metro?

Rock Creek Park to National Mall - Bus Schedule

The C81 bus from Rock Creek Park to National Mall runs from 12:19 AM to 11:49 PM, with departures every 15 min-5 hr 5 min. The trip takes about 41 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Rock Creek Park to National Mall by bus and metro

To get from Rock Creek Park to National Mall in Washington, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the C81 bus from Military Rd Nw+Oregon Av NW station to 40 St Nw+Albemarle St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the BLUE metro from Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station to Smithsonian Metrorail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $3.25. The bus and metro schedule from Rock Creek Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to National Mall on the Moovit app.

41min$3.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - C81C81
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to National Mall
Leaves from Military Rd Nw+Oregon Av NW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Military Rd Nw+Oregon Av NW
    ID 1002689
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - C81C81
    Wait for bus
    C81
    West To Sibley Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    40 St Nw+Albemarle St NW
    ID 1002492
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Tenleytown - East Side Of Wisconsin Ave. Nw, North Of Albemarle St.
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    11 min
  • 7
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Largo
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Smithsonian Metrorail
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to National Mall
    Walk to
    National Mall
    Madison Dr NW
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rock Creek Park to National Mall

The distance between Rock Creek Park, Washington and National Mall, Washington is approximately 8.03 mi, which can typically be traveled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rock Creek Park to National Mall 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 Rock Creek Park to National Mall

To check the bus and metro schedule from Rock Creek Park to National Mall using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rock Creek Park) and destination (National Mall), 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 Rock Creek Park to National Mall?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line C81, Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rock Creek Park and National Mall in Washington?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines in total. The total traveling time is 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rock Creek Park to National Mall in Washington?

    The C81 bus line goes from Military Rd Nw+Oregon Av NW station near Rock Creek Park to 40 St Nw+Albemarle St NW station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till 40 St Nw+Albemarle St NW station near National Mall in Washington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rock Creek Park to National Mall in Washington by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Rock Creek Park and National Mall in Washington by bus and metro is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rock Creek Park to get to National Mall in Washington?

    Get on the C81 bus from the Military Rd Nw+Oregon Av NW stop near Rock Creek Park in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Rock Creek Park and National Mall in Washington?

    Get off the bus at the 40 St Nw+Albemarle St NW station, which is closest to National Mall in Washington.

  • When is the first bus from Rock Creek Park to National Mall in Washington?

    The first bus from Rock Creek Park to National Mall in Washington is 16 St. It leaves the 16 St Nw+Missouri Av NW stop at 12:26 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Rock Creek Park to National Mall?

    The ride from Rock Creek Park to National Mall costs $3.25.

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