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Bus stations near Folger Theater in Washington

  • 2nd St & E Capitol St (Supreme Court) Sb,2 min walk,
  • Independence Ave & 1st St Se Wb,6 min walk,
  • Independence Ave SE + First St SE,7 min walk,
  • Massachuestts Ave + 3rd St NE,10 min walk,

Metro stations near Folger Theater in Washington

  • Capital South,10 min walk,
  • Union Station,16 min walk,

Train stations near Folger Theater in Washington

  • Union Station,15 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Folger Theater in Washington

  • H St And 3rd St NE,18 min walk,

Bus lines to Folger Theater in Washington

  • 230,230/10 Severna Park,
  • 250,250/7 Kent Island,
  • 305,305/9 Columbia,
  • 325,325/4 Columbia,
  • 335,335/6 Clarksville,
  • 345,345/6 Long Gate Park & Ride,
  • 630,630/8 La Plata,
  • 725,725/4 California,
  • 810,810/5 Pindell,
  • 820,820/15 Pg Equestrian Center,
  • 830,830/7 Washington Dc,
  • 840,840/2 Washington Dc,
  • 32,East To Southern Av,
  • 36,West To Potomac Park,
  • D6,West To Sibley Hospital,
  • X8,East To Carver Terrace,
  • 96,East To Capitol Heights,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Folger Theater?

    The closest stations to Folger Theater are:

    • 2nd St & E Capitol St (Supreme Court) Sb is 96 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Independence Ave & 1st St Se Wb is 499 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Independence Ave SE + First St SE is 511 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Massachuestts Ave + 3rd St NE is 774 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Capital South is 795 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Union Station is 1227 yards away, 15 min walk.
    • H St And 3rd St NE is 1509 yards away, 18 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Folger Theater?

    These bus lines stop near Folger Theater: 32, 36, 96, D8.

  • Which train lines stop near Folger Theater?

    These train lines stop near Folger Theater: FREDERICKSBURG LINE, MARC.

  • Which metro lines stop near Folger Theater?

    These metro lines stop near Folger Theater: METRORAIL BLUE LINE, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE.

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Folger Theater in Washington?

    The nearest light rail station to Folger Theater in Washington is H St And 3rd St NE. It’s a 18 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest metro station to Folger Theater in Washington?

    The nearest metro station to Folger Theater in Washington is Capital South. It’s a 10 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Folger Theater in Washington?

    The nearest train station to Folger Theater in Washington is Union Station. It’s a 15 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Folger Theater in Washington?

    The nearest bus stop to Folger Theater in Washington is 2nd St & E Capitol St (Supreme Court) Sb. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first metro to Folger Theater in Washington?

    The METRORAIL BLUE LINE is the first metro that goes to Folger Theater in Washington. It stops nearby at 5:14 AM.

  • What time is the last metro to Folger Theater in Washington?

    The METRORAIL ORANGE LINE is the last metro that goes to Folger Theater in Washington. It stops nearby at 12:28 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Folger Theater in Washington?

    The D6 is the first bus that goes to Folger Theater in Washington. It stops nearby at 4:17 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Folger Theater in Washington?

    The 36 is the last bus that goes to Folger Theater in Washington. It stops nearby at 2:20 AM.

  • What time is the first train to Folger Theater in Washington?

    The ACELA is the first train that goes to Folger Theater in Washington. It stops nearby at 4:50 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Folger Theater in Washington?

    The SILVER STAR is the last train that goes to Folger Theater in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:36 PM.

  • What time is the first light rail to Folger Theater in Washington?

    The H/BENNING LINE is the first light rail that goes to Folger Theater in Washington. It stops nearby at 6:03 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Folger Theater in Washington?

    The H/BENNING LINE is the last light rail that goes to Folger Theater in Washington. It stops nearby at 12:03 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare to Folger Theater?

    The metro fare to Folger Theater costs about $2.00 - $6.00.

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Public Transit to Folger Theater in Washington

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Folger Theater Address: 201 E Capitol St SE street in Washington

Folger Theater, Washington
Folger Theater, WashingtonThe Folger Shakespeare Library is an independent research library on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., United States. It has the world's largest collection of the printed works of William Shakespeare, and is a primary repository for rare materials from the early modern period (1500–1750) in Britain and Europe. The library was established by Henry Clay Folger in association with his wife, Emily Jordan Folger. It opened in 1932, two years after his death. The library offers advanced scholarly programs and national outreach to K–12 classroom teachers on Shakespeare education. Other performances and events at the Folger include the award-winning Folger Theatre, which produces Shakespeare-inspired theater; Folger Consort, the early-music ensemble-in-residence; the O.B. Hardison Poetry Series; the PEN/Faulkner Reading Series; and numerous other exhibits, seminars, talks and lectures, and family programs. It also has several publications, including the Folger Library editions of Shakespeare's plays, the journal Shakespeare Quarterly, the teacher resource books Shakespeare Set Free, and catalogs of exhibitions. The Folger is also a leader in methods of preserving rare materials. The library is privately endowed and administered by the Trustees of Amherst College. The library building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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