How to get from Arlington, Va to National Mall by metro?

Arlington, Va to National Mall - Metro Schedule

The BLUE metro from Arlington, Va to National Mall runs from 5:31 AM to 11:54 PM, with departures every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 27 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Arlington, Va to National Mall by metro

Take one direct metro from Arlington, Va to National Mall in Washington: take the BLUE metro from Rosslyn Metro Station station to Smithsonian Metrorail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $2.25. The metro schedule from Arlington, Va may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to National Mall on the Moovit app.

27min$2.25
Walk to metro station
Metro - BLUE
Walk to National Mall
Leaves from Rosslyn Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Smithsonian Metrorail
    10 min
  • 4
    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 Arlington, Va to National Mall

The distance between Arlington, Va, Washington and National Mall, Washington is approximately 3.84 mi, which can typically be traveled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington, Va to National Mall by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro schedule from Arlington, Va to National Mall

To check the metro schedule from Arlington, Va to National Mall using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Arlington, Va) and destination (National Mall), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arlington, Va to National Mall?

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Metro line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct metro between Arlington, Va and National Mall?

    Yes, there’s a direct metro going from Arlington, Va in Arlington County to National Mall in Washington in 27 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Arlington, Va to National Mall?

    The BLUE metro line goes from Rosslyn Metro Station near Arlington, Va in Arlington County to Smithsonian Metrorail station near National Mall in Washington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Arlington, Va to National Mall by metro?

    The total travel time between Arlington, Va in Arlington County and National Mall in Washington by metro is about 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Arlington, Va to get to National Mall?

    Get on the BLUE metro from the Rosslyn Metro Station near Arlington, Va in Arlington County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when traveling between Arlington, Va and National Mall?

    Get off the metro at the Smithsonian Metrorail station, which is closest to National Mall in Washington.

  • When is the first metro from Arlington, Va to National Mall?

    The first metro from Arlington, Va in Arlington County to National Mall in Washington is Orange. It leaves the Rosslyn Metro Station at 1:21 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Arlington, Va to National Mall?

    The ride from Arlington, Va to National Mall costs $2.25.

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