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Directions to National Zoological Park (Washington) with public transportation

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How to get to National Zoological Park by bus?

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Bus stations near National Zoological Park 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,
  • Constitution Ave & 9th St NW Wb,3 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 Zoological Park in Washington

  • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station,3 min walk,
  • Smithsonian Metrorail,7 min walk,
  • L'Enfant Plaza,25 min walk,

Bus lines to National Zoological Park 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 Zoological Park?

    The closest stations to National Zoological Park 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.
    • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station is 200 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Constitution Ave & 9th St NW Wb is 217 yards away, 3 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.
    • Smithsonian Metrorail is 512 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • L'Enfant Plaza is 2106 yards away, 25 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near National Zoological Park?

    These bus lines stop near National Zoological Park: 11Y, 32, 33, 74, 923, NMS.

  • Which train lines stop near National Zoological Park?

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

  • Which metro lines stop near National Zoological Park?

    These metro lines stop near National Zoological Park: METRORAIL GREEN LINE, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE, METRORAIL YELLOW LINE.

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

    The nearest metro station to National Zoological Park in Washington is Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station. It’s a 3 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to National Zoological Park in Washington?

    The nearest bus stops to National Zoological Park in Washington are 7 St Sw+Jefferson Dr SW, Madison Drive And 7th Street NW (Wb), 7th St @ Jefferson Dr SW and Constitution Ave & 9th St NW Wb. The closest one is a 3 min walk away.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The 70 is the last bus that goes to National Zoological Park in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:22 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare to National Zoological Park?

    The metro fare to National Zoological Park costs about $2.00 - $6.75.

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to National Zoological Park? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: 7 St Sw+Jefferson Dr SW; Madison Drive And 7th Street NW (Wb); 7th St @ Jefferson Dr SW; Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station; Constitution Ave & 9th St NW Wb; Independence & 9th St; Independence Ave & 9th St Sw Eb; Independence St Ave & Lenfant Plaza; Smithsonian Metrorail; L'Enfant Plaza.

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