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How to Get to National Mall in Washington by Bus, Metro or Train?

Directions to National Mall (Washington) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near National Mall

    BusBus: 11Y, 32, 612-WAR, P6, S2.TrainTrain: FREDERICKSBURG LINE, MANASSAS LINE, MARC.MetroMetro: METRORAIL BLUE LINE, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE, METRORAIL GREEN LINE, METRORAIL YELLOW LINE.

How to get to National Mall by bus?

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How to get to National Mall by train?

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How to get to National Mall by metro?

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Metro stations near National Mall in Washington

  • Smithsonian Metrorail, 3 min walk,
  • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station, 12 min walk,
  • Metro Center, 16 min walk,
  • L'Enfant Plaza, 16 min walk,

Bus stops near National Mall in Washington

  • 12 St & Constitution Ave NW Nb, 3 min walk,
  • Constitution Ave @ 12th St, 4 min walk,
  • 12 St Nw+Constitution Av NW, 5 min walk,
  • Independence & 12th St, 5 min walk,
  • SW Independence Av & SW 12th St, 5 min walk,
  • Independence St Ave & 12th St, 5 min walk,
  • Constitution Ave & 10th St NW FS Eb, 5 min walk,

Bus lines to National Mall in Washington

  • 725, 725/4 California,
  • 697, 697 Stringfellow Rd P & R,
  • S2, 16TH STREET,
  • 3F, LANGSTON BLVD - MCPHERSON SQ L,
  • 59, 14TH STREET LIMITED,
  • 63, TAKOMA-PETWORTH,
  • 64, FORT TOTTEN-FEDERAL TRIANGLE,
  • 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, Dulles Transit Center - H ST & 4TH ST,
  • 230, 230/12 Severna Park,
  • 250, 250/7 Kent Island,
  • 630, 630/8 La Plata,
  • 563, Pentagon / Neabsco Garage,
  • 612, Gainesville - Xfer at Pentagon To Woodbridge/Spotsy,
  • 612-WAR, Pentagon / Gainesville / Warrenton,
  • 923, Pentagon / L'Enfant / Navy Yard,
  • 52, South To L'Enfant Plaza,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to National Mall?

    The closest stations to National Mall are:

    • Smithsonian Metrorail is 206 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 12 St & Constitution Ave NW Nb is 232 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Constitution Ave @ 12th St is 274 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 12 St Nw+Constitution Av NW is 358 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Independence & 12th St is 364 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • SW Independence Av & SW 12th St is 373 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Independence St Ave & 12th St is 377 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Constitution Ave & 10th St NW FS Eb is 420 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station is 986 yards away, 12 min walk.
    • Metro Center is 1310 yards away, 16 min walk.
    • L'Enfant Plaza is 1357 yards away, 16 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near National Mall?

    These bus lines stop near National Mall: 11Y, 32, 612-WAR, P6, S2.

  • Which train lines stop near National Mall?

    These train lines stop near National Mall: FREDERICKSBURG LINE, MANASSAS LINE, MARC.

  • Which metro lines stop near National Mall?

    These metro lines stop near National Mall: METRORAIL BLUE LINE, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE.

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

    The nearest metro station to National Mall in Washington is Smithsonian Metrorail. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus station to National Mall in Washington?

    The nearest bus station to National Mall in Washington is 12 St & Constitution Ave NW Nb. It’s a 3 min walk away.

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

    The METRORAIL BLUE LINE is the first metro that goes to National Mall in Washington. It stops nearby at 5:18 AM.

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

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

  • What time is the first train to National Mall in Washington?

    The MANASSAS LINE is the first train that goes to National Mall in Washington. It stops nearby at 6:12 AM.

  • What time is the last train to National Mall in Washington?

    The MANASSAS LINE is the last train that goes to National Mall in Washington. It stops nearby at 7:08 PM.

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

    The S2 is the first bus that goes to National Mall in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

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

    The 52 is the last bus that goes to National Mall in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:25 AM.

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to National Mall? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Smithsonian Metrorail; 12 St & Constitution Ave NW Nb; Constitution Ave @ 12th St; 12 St Nw+Constitution Av NW; Independence & 12th St; SW Independence Av & SW 12th St; Independence St Ave & 12th St; Constitution Ave & 10th St NW FS Eb; Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station; Metro Center; L'Enfant Plaza.

Bus: 11Y, 32, 612-WAR, P6, S2, 725, 697.Train: FREDERICKSBURG LINE, MANASSAS LINE, MARC.Metro: METRORAIL BLUE LINE, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE, METRORAIL GREEN LINE, METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE, FREDERICKSBURG LINE, MANASSAS LINE.

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Public transit lines with stations closest to National Mall in Washington

Metro lines with stations closest to National Mall in Washington

Bus lines with stations closest to National Mall in Washington