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How to get to Downtown East in Washington by bus, metro or train?

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Directions to Downtown East (Washington) with public transportation

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How to get to Downtown East by bus?

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Bus stations near Downtown East in Washington

  • E St NW + 2nd St NW,2 min walk,
  • E St & New Jersey Ave,3 min walk,
  • New Jersey Ave & E St,3 min walk,
  • Massachusetts Ave & New Jersey Ave NW,6 min walk,
  • Massachusetts Ave NE + G St NE,6 min walk,
  • Nw Louisiana Av & Nw D St,9 min walk,
  • Louisana Ave & D St Nw (Ibt Headquarters) Wb,10 min walk,

Metro stations near Downtown East in Washington

  • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station,3 min walk,
  • Gallery Place-Chinatown,5 min walk,

Train stations near Downtown East in Washington

  • Union Station,9 min walk,

Bus lines to Downtown East in Washington

  • D6,West To Sibley Hospital,
  • 281,H ST & 4TH ST - Stone Ridge II,
  • 481,H ST & 4TH ST - Leesburg P&R,
  • 483,H ST & 4TH ST - Harmony Park and Ride,
  • 484,H ST & 4TH ST - Harmony Park and Ride,
  • 486,Brambleton - H ST & 4TH ST,
  • 681,East Gate Via Stone Ridge II,
  • 881,Leesburg Via Dulles Transit Center,
  • 883,Harmony,
  • 884,Dulles Transit Center/Leesburg/Harmony,
  • 885,Leesburg/Harmony,
  • 886,Brambleton Via Dulles Transit Center,
  • 220,220/4 Washington Dc,
  • 240,240/1 Washington Dc,
  • 260,260/7 Severna Park,
  • GT-US,Georgetown,
  • 80,North To Fort Totten,
  • 96,East To Capitol Heights,
  • 850,850/2 Suitland / Washington Dc,
  • 230,230/12 Severna Park,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Downtown East?

    The closest stations to Downtown East are:

    • E St NW + 2nd St NW is 97 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • E St & New Jersey Ave is 145 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station is 166 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • New Jersey Ave & E St is 178 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Gallery Place-Chinatown is 408 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Massachusetts Ave & New Jersey Ave NW is 448 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Massachusetts Ave NE + G St NE is 453 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Nw Louisiana Av & Nw D St is 747 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • Union Station is 764 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • Louisana Ave & D St Nw (Ibt Headquarters) Wb is 813 yards away, 10 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Downtown East?

    These bus lines stop near Downtown East: 281, 32, D6, DC2, GT-US.

  • Which train lines stop near Downtown East?

    These train lines stop near Downtown East: FREDERICKSBURG LINE, MANASSAS LINE.

  • Which metro line stops near Downtown East?

    METRORAIL RED LINE

  • What’s the nearest metro station to Downtown East in Washington?

    The nearest metro station to Downtown East in Washington is Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Downtown East in Washington?

    The nearest train station to Downtown East in Washington is Union Station. It’s a 9 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Downtown East in Washington?

    The nearest bus stop to Downtown East in Washington is E St NW + 2nd St NW. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first metro to Downtown East in Washington?

    The METRORAIL GREEN LINE is the first metro that goes to Downtown East in Washington. It stops nearby at 5:23 AM.

  • What time is the last metro to Downtown East in Washington?

    The METRORAIL GREEN LINE is the last metro that goes to Downtown East in Washington. It stops nearby at 12:16 AM.

  • What time is the first train to Downtown East in Washington?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL is the first train that goes to Downtown East in Washington. It stops nearby at 4:30 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Downtown East in Washington?

    The CARDINAL is the last train that goes to Downtown East in Washington. It stops nearby at 7:09 PM.

  • What time is the first bus to Downtown East in Washington?

    The D6 is the first bus that goes to Downtown East in Washington. It stops nearby at 4:21 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Downtown East in Washington?

    The 80 is the last bus that goes to Downtown East in Washington. It stops nearby at 1:55 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to Downtown East?

    The bus fare to Downtown East costs about $2.00.

  • How much is the metro fare to Downtown East?

    The metro fare to Downtown East costs about $2.00 - $6.00.

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Downtown East? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: E St NW + 2nd St NW; E St & New Jersey Ave; Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station; New Jersey Ave & E St; Gallery Place-Chinatown; Massachusetts Ave & New Jersey Ave NW; Massachusetts Ave NE + G St NE; Nw Louisiana Av & Nw D St; Union Station; Louisana Ave & D St Nw (Ibt Headquarters) Wb.

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