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How to get to National Archives Building in Washington by bus, metro or train?

Directions to National Archives Building (Washington) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near National Archives Building

    BusBus: 32, 33, 36, 74, 79.TrainTrain: MANASSAS LINE, MARC.MetroMetro: METRORAIL GREEN LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE, METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE, METRORAIL BLUE LINE.

How to get to National Archives Building by bus?

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Bus stops near National Archives Building in Washington

  • 9 St Nw+Constitution Av NW, 1 min walk,
  • Pennsylvania Av Nw+7 St NW, 1 min walk,
  • Pennsylvania Ave & 9th St NW Eb, 2 min walk,
  • Constitution Ave & 9th St NW Wb, 2 min walk,
  • Pennsylvania Ave & 7th St Nw, 2 min walk,
  • 7 St Nw+Constitution Av NW, 3 min walk,
  • Pennsylvania Ave & 9th St NW Wb, 3 min walk,

Metro stations near National Archives Building in Washington

  • Gallery Place-Chinatown, 2 min walk,
  • Smithsonian Metrorail, 10 min walk,

Bus lines to National Archives Building in Washington

  • 70, GEORGIA AVENUE-7TH STREET,
  • 79, GEORGIA AVENUE METROEXTRA,
  • P6, South To Anacostia,
  • 230, 230/10 Severna Park,
  • 250, 250/7 Kent Island,
  • 610, 610/1 Washington Dc,
  • 620, 620/22 Waldorf,
  • 640, 640/7 Waldorf,
  • 650, 650/11 La Plata,
  • 705, 705/16 Waldorf/Charlotte Hall,
  • 715, 715/14 California,
  • 810, 810/5 Pindell,
  • 820, 820/15 Pg Equestrian Center,
  • 305, 305/9 Columbia,
  • 315, 315/8 Columbia Mall,
  • 325, 325/4 Columbia,
  • 335, 335/6 Clarksville,
  • 345, 345/6 Long Gate Park & Ride,
  • S2, North To Silver Spring,
  • 32, East To Southern Av,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to National Archives Building?

    The closest stations to National Archives Building are:

    • 9 St Nw+Constitution Av NW is 21 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Pennsylvania Av Nw+7 St NW is 25 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Pennsylvania Ave & 9th St NW Eb is 58 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Constitution Ave & 9th St NW Wb is 61 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Pennsylvania Ave & 7th St Nw is 86 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • 7 St Nw+Constitution Av NW is 116 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Pennsylvania Ave & 9th St NW Wb is 140 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Gallery Place-Chinatown is 141 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Smithsonian Metrorail is 827 yards away, 10 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near National Archives Building?

    These bus lines stop near National Archives Building: 32, 33, 36, 74, 79, P6.

  • Which train lines stop near National Archives Building?

    These train lines stop near National Archives Building: MANASSAS LINE, MARC.

  • Which metro lines stop near National Archives Building?

    These metro lines stop near National Archives Building: METRORAIL GREEN LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE, METRORAIL YELLOW LINE.

  • What’s the nearest metro station to National Archives Building in Washington?

    The nearest metro station to National Archives Building in Washington is Gallery Place-Chinatown. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to National Archives Building in Washington?

    The nearest bus stops to National Archives Building in Washington are 9 St Nw+Constitution Av NW and Pennsylvania Av Nw+7 St NW. The closest one is a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first metro to National Archives Building in Washington?

    The METRORAIL BLUE LINE is the first metro that goes to National Archives Building in Washington. It stops nearby at 5:21 AM.

  • What time is the last metro to National Archives Building in Washington?

    The METRORAIL GREEN LINE is the last metro that goes to National Archives Building in Washington. It stops nearby at 12:17 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to National Archives Building in Washington?

    The 70 is the first bus that goes to National Archives Building in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to National Archives Building in Washington?

    The 70 is the last bus that goes to National Archives Building in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:20 AM.

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Public Transit to National Archives Building in Washington

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to National Archives Building? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: 9 St Nw+Constitution Av NW; Pennsylvania Av Nw+7 St NW; Pennsylvania Ave & 9th St NW Eb; Constitution Ave & 9th St NW Wb; Pennsylvania Ave & 7th St Nw; 7 St Nw+Constitution Av NW; Pennsylvania Ave & 9th St NW Wb; Gallery Place-Chinatown; Smithsonian Metrorail.

Bus: 32, 33, 36, 74, 79, P6, 70, 305, 315, 325, 335, 345, 230, 250, 610, 620, 640.Train: MANASSAS LINE, MARC.Metro: METRORAIL GREEN LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE, METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE, METRORAIL BLUE LINE, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE.

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Location: Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

National Archives Building, Washington
National Archives Building, WashingtonThe National Archives Building, known informally as Archives I, is the headquarters of the United States National Archives and Records Administration. It is located north of the National Mall at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. in Washington, D.C. The rotunda entrance is on Constitution Avenue, and the research entrance is on Pennsylvania Avenue. A second larger facility, Archives II, also known as A2, is located in College Park, Maryland. In December 2023, the National Archives Building was designated a National Historic Landmark. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971, and is a contributing property to the Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site.
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