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Bus stations near National Museum Of American History in Washington

  • 7 St Sw+Jefferson Dr SW,3 min walk,
  • Madison Drive And 7th Street NW (Wb),3 min walk,
  • 7th St @ Jefferson Dr SW,3 min walk,
  • Sw 7th St & Sw Independence Av,4 min walk,
  • Independence & 9th St,5 min walk,
  • Independence Ave & 9th St Sw Eb,6 min walk,
  • Independence St Ave & Lenfant Plaza,6 min walk,

Metro stations near National Museum Of American History in Washington

  • L'Enfant Plaza,12 min walk,

Bus lines to National Museum Of American History in Washington

  • S2,16TH STREET,
  • 33,WISCONSIN AVENUE,
  • 70,GEORGIA AVENUE-7TH STREET,
  • 74,CONVENTION CTR-SW WATERFRONT,
  • NMS,Lincoln Memorial,
  • 943,543 - L'Enfant Plaza - Washington, Dc,
  • 953,234 Lot / Montclair,
  • 305,305/3 Washington Dc,
  • 315,315/2 Washington Dc,
  • 325,325/4 Columbia,
  • 335,335/6 Clarksville,
  • 345,345/4 Washington Dc,
  • 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,
  • 230,230/12 Severna Park,
  • 250,250/7 Kent Island,
  • 630,630/8 La Plata,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to National Museum Of American History?

    The closest stations to National Museum Of American History are:

    • 7 St Sw+Jefferson Dr SW is 130 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Madison Drive And 7th Street NW (Wb) is 154 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 7th St @ Jefferson Dr SW is 170 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Sw 7th St & Sw Independence Av is 276 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Independence & 9th St is 358 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Independence Ave & 9th St Sw Eb is 386 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Independence St Ave & Lenfant Plaza is 419 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • L'Enfant Plaza is 990 yards away, 12 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near National Museum Of American History?

    These bus lines stop near National Museum Of American History: 11Y, 33, 74, 923, NMS.

  • Which train lines stop near National Museum Of American History?

    These train lines stop near National Museum Of American History: FREDERICKSBURG LINE, MARC.

  • Which metro lines stop near National Museum Of American History?

    These metro lines stop near National Museum Of American History: METRORAIL BLUE LINE, METRORAIL GREEN LINE, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE, METRORAIL YELLOW LINE.

  • What’s the nearest metro station to National Museum Of American History in Washington?

    The nearest metro station to National Museum Of American History in Washington is L'Enfant Plaza. It’s a 12 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to National Museum Of American History in Washington?

    The nearest bus stops to National Museum Of American History in Washington are 7 St Sw+Jefferson Dr SW, Madison Drive And 7th Street NW (Wb) and 7th St @ Jefferson Dr SW. The closest one is a 3 min walk away.

  • What time is the first metro to National Museum Of American History in Washington?

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

  • What time is the last metro to National Museum Of American History in Washington?

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

  • What time is the first train to National Museum Of American History in Washington?

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

  • What time is the last train to National Museum Of American History in Washington?

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

  • What time is the first bus to National Museum Of American History in Washington?

    The 70 is the first bus that goes to National Museum Of American History in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:00 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to National Museum Of American History in Washington?

    The 70 is the last bus that goes to National Museum Of American History in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:22 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare to National Museum Of American History?

    The metro fare to National Museum Of American History costs about $2.00 - $6.00.

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National Museum Of American History, Washington
National Museum Of American History, WashingtonThe National Museum of American History: Kenneth E. Behring Center collects, preserves, and displays the heritage of the United States in the areas of social, political, cultural, scientific, and military history. Among the items on display is the original Star-Spangled Banner. The museum is part of the Smithsonian Institution and located on the National Mall at 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. In 2022 the museum received 1.8 million visitors, ranking it fifth on the List of most-visited museums in the United States.
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