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How to get to Old Naval Observatory in Washington by bus, metro or train?

Directions to Old Naval Observatory (Washington) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Old Naval Observatory

    BusBus: 31, 32, 36, 42, 820.TrainTrain: FREDERICKSBURG LINE.MetroMetro: METRORAIL BLUE LINE, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE.

How to get to Old Naval Observatory by bus?

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Bus stops near Old Naval Observatory in Washington

  • Constitution Ave NW + 22nd St NW, 2 min walk,
  • Constitution Ave NW + 21st St NW, 5 min walk,
  • Virginia Ave @ 21st St Nw, 10 min walk,
  • Virginia Ave NW + 21st St NW, 10 min walk,
  • Virginia Ave & E St, 10 min walk,
  • Virginia Ave NW And 21st St NW, 10 min walk,
  • Virginia Ave & 21st St - State Dept, 11 min walk,

Metro stations near Old Naval Observatory in Washington

  • Foggy Bottom Gwu Kennedy Center Metro Station, 16 min walk,
  • Farragut North, 28 min walk,

Bus lines to Old Naval Observatory in Washington

  • 3F, East To Franklin Sq,
  • NMS, Lincoln Memorial,
  • 3Y, East To Mcpherson Sq,
  • 16Y, East To Mcpherson Square,
  • 541, 541 - Route 630 Lot,
  • 611, State Department / Washington Dc,
  • 971, Horner / Telegraph / Dale City Lots Via Minnieville,
  • 981, Lake Ridge,
  • 42, North To Mt Pleasant Via Adams Morgan,
  • 43, South To Potomac Park,
  • 31, North To Friendship Heights,
  • 32, East To Southern Av,
  • 36, East To Naylor Rd Station,
  • 699, 699 Downtown D.C.,
  • 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,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Old Naval Observatory?

    The closest stations to Old Naval Observatory are:

    • Constitution Ave NW + 22nd St NW is 155 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Constitution Ave NW + 21st St NW is 362 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Virginia Ave @ 21st St Nw is 759 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Virginia Ave NW + 21st St NW is 772 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Virginia Ave & E St is 785 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Virginia Ave NW And 21st St NW is 788 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Virginia Ave & 21st St - State Dept is 834 yards away, 11 min walk.
    • Foggy Bottom Gwu Kennedy Center Metro Station is 1285 yards away, 16 min walk.
    • Farragut North is 2320 yards away, 28 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Old Naval Observatory?

    These bus lines stop near Old Naval Observatory: 31, 32, 36, 42, 820.

  • Which train line stops near Old Naval Observatory?

    FREDERICKSBURG LINE

  • Which metro lines stop near Old Naval Observatory?

    These metro lines stop near Old Naval Observatory: METRORAIL BLUE LINE, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE.

  • What’s the nearest metro station to Old Naval Observatory in Washington?

    The nearest metro station to Old Naval Observatory in Washington is Foggy Bottom Gwu Kennedy Center Metro Station. It’s a 16 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Old Naval Observatory in Washington?

    The nearest bus stop to Old Naval Observatory in Washington is Constitution Ave NW + 22nd St NW. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first metro to Old Naval Observatory in Washington?

    The METRORAIL ORANGE LINE is the first metro that goes to Old Naval Observatory in Washington. It stops nearby at 5:26 AM.

  • What time is the last metro to Old Naval Observatory in Washington?

    The METRORAIL ORANGE LINE is the last metro that goes to Old Naval Observatory in Washington. It stops nearby at 12:11 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Old Naval Observatory in Washington?

    The 36 is the first bus that goes to Old Naval Observatory in Washington. It stops nearby at 4:40 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Old Naval Observatory in Washington?

    The 36 is the last bus that goes to Old Naval Observatory in Washington. It stops nearby at 2:42 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare to Old Naval Observatory?

    The metro fare to Old Naval Observatory costs about $2.00 - $6.00.

  • How much is the bus fare to Old Naval Observatory?

    The bus fare to Old Naval Observatory costs about $1.90 - $2.00.

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Old Naval Observatory? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Constitution Ave NW + 22nd St NW; Constitution Ave NW + 21st St NW; Virginia Ave @ 21st St Nw; Virginia Ave NW + 21st St NW; Virginia Ave & E St; Virginia Ave NW And 21st St NW; Virginia Ave & 21st St - State Dept; Foggy Bottom Gwu Kennedy Center Metro Station; Farragut North.

Bus: 31, 32, 36, 42, 820, 3F, NMS, 3Y, 16Y, 541, 611, 971, 981.Train: FREDERICKSBURG LINE.Metro: METRORAIL BLUE LINE, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE.

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Old Naval Observatory Address: 23rd & E Streets NW street in Washington

Old Naval Observatory, Washington
Old Naval Observatory, WashingtonThe Old Naval Observatory is a historic site at 23rd and E Street in Northwest, Washington, D.C. It is where the United States Naval Observatory was located from 1844 to 1893, when it moved to its present grounds. The original observatory building, built 1839-40, still stands, and is a designated National Historic Landmark. The Washington meridian of 1850 passes through the Observatory. The property for many years housed the Navy's Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, which moved out in 2012. The property has been taken over by the State Department. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965.

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