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

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Directions to Downtown Washington DC with public transportation

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How to get to Downtown Washington DC by bus?

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How to get to Downtown Washington DC by train?

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How to get to Downtown Washington DC by metro?

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Bus stations near Downtown Washington DC

  • Constitution Av Nw+22 St NW,4 min walk,
  • Constitution Ave NW + 21st St NW,6 min walk,
  • Virginia Ave @ 21st St Nw,6 min walk,
  • Virginia Av Nw+21 St NW,7 min walk,
  • Virginia Ave NW And 21st St NW,7 min walk,
  • Virginia Ave AM,7 min walk,
  • Virginia Ave & 21st St - State Dept,7 min walk,
  • Virginia Ave & E St,7 min walk,
  • Virginia Ave PM,8 min walk,

Metro stations near Downtown Washington DC

  • Farragut West Metrorail Station,14 min walk,
  • Farragut North,14 min walk,

Bus lines to Downtown Washington DC

  • 3F,East To Franklin Sq,
  • NMS,Lincoln Memorial,
  • 3Y,East To Mcpherson Sq,
  • 16Y,West To Barcroft,
  • 541,541 - Route 630 Lot,
  • 601,State Department / Washington Dc,
  • 971,Horner / Telegraph / Dale City Lots Via Minnieville,
  • 981,Lake Ridge,
  • 42,North To Mt Pleasant Via Adams Morgan,
  • 43,South To Kennedy Center,
  • 699,699 Downtown D.C.,
  • 220,220/4 Washington Dc,
  • 240,240/1 Washington Dc,
  • 260,260/7 Severna Park,
  • 620,620/22 Waldorf,
  • 640,640/7 Waldorf,
  • 650,650/11 La Plata,
  • 725,725/4 California,
  • 281,H ST & 4TH ST - Stone Ridge II,
  • 481,H ST & 4TH ST - Leesburg P&R,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Downtown Washington DC?

    The closest stations to Downtown Washington DC are:

    • Constitution Av Nw+22 St NW is 244 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Constitution Ave NW + 21st St NW is 440 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Virginia Ave @ 21st St Nw is 460 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Virginia Av Nw+21 St NW is 474 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Virginia Ave NW And 21st St NW is 490 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Virginia Ave AM is 517 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Virginia Ave & 21st St - State Dept is 536 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Virginia Ave & E St is 551 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Virginia Ave PM is 570 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Farragut West Metrorail Station is 1120 yards away, 14 min walk.
    • Farragut North is 1134 yards away, 14 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Downtown Washington DC?

    These bus lines stop near Downtown Washington DC: 11Y, 16Y, 31, 32, 3Y, 43, 971.

  • Which train line stops near Downtown Washington DC?

    FREDERICKSBURG LINE

  • Which metro lines stop near Downtown Washington DC?

    These metro lines stop near Downtown Washington DC: METRORAIL BLUE LINE, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE.

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

    The nearest metro stations to Downtown Washington DC are Farragut West Metrorail Station and Farragut North. The closest one is a 14 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stop to Downtown Washington DC is Constitution Av Nw+22 St NW. It’s a 4 min walk away.

  • What time is the first metro to Downtown Washington DC?

    The METRORAIL BLUE LINE is the first metro that goes to Downtown Washington DC. It stops nearby at 5:25 AM.

  • What time is the last metro to Downtown Washington DC?

    The METRORAIL BLUE LINE is the last metro that goes to Downtown Washington DC. It stops nearby at 12:18 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Downtown Washington DC?

    The 32 is the first bus that goes to Downtown Washington DC. It stops nearby at 3:05 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Downtown Washington DC?

    The 32 is the last bus that goes to Downtown Washington DC. It stops nearby at 3:34 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare to Downtown Washington DC?

    The metro fare to Downtown Washington DC costs about $2.00 - $6.75.

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Public Transportation to Downtown Washington DC

Wondering how to get to Downtown Washington DC, United States? Moovit helps you find the best way to get to Downtown Washington DC with step-by-step directions from the nearest public transit station.

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Downtown Washington DC? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Constitution Av Nw+22 St NW; Constitution Ave NW + 21st St NW; Virginia Ave @ 21st St Nw; Virginia Av Nw+21 St NW; Virginia Ave NW And 21st St NW; Virginia Ave AM; Virginia Ave & 21st St - State Dept; Virginia Ave & E St; Virginia Ave PM; Farragut West Metrorail Station; Farragut North.

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Downtown Washington DC
Downtown Washington DCDowntown is the central business district of Washington, D.C., located in Northwest D.C. It is the third largest central business district in the United States. The "Traditional Downtown" has been defined as an area roughly between Union Station in the east and 16th Street NW in the west, and between the National Mall on the south and Massachusetts Avenue on the north, including Penn Quarter. However, nowadays, Downtown D.C. usually refers to a larger area, as the DC Office of Planning states: …most residents, workers, and visitors think of Downtown in a broader sense — including areas as far north as Dupont Circle, as far west as Foggy Bottom, and as far east as Capitol Hill. Only about half of the central city workforce is located within the city’s traditional Downtown. ِِِA small portion of this area is known as the Downtown Historic District and was listed on the NRHP in 2001.
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