How to get to The National Mall in Washington by metro, bus or train?

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Directions to The National Mall (Washington) with public transportation

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How to get to The National Mall by bus?

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How to get to The National Mall by metro?

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Bus stations near The National Mall in Washington

  • 7 St Sw+Jefferson Dr SW,2 min walk,
  • Madison Drive And 7th Street NW (Wb),2 min walk,
  • 7th St @ Jefferson Dr SW,2 min walk,
  • Sw 7th St & Sw Independence Av,3 min walk,
  • Sw Independence Av & Sw 6th St,6 min walk,
  • Independence & 6th St,6 min walk,
  • Independence Av Sw+6 St SW,6 min walk,

Metro stations near The National Mall in Washington

  • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station,8 min walk,
  • Federal Triangle Metro Station,9 min walk,
  • L'Enfant Plaza,18 min walk,

Bus lines to The National Mall 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,
  • 230,230/12 Severna Park,
  • 250,250/7 Kent Island,
  • 630,630/8 La Plata,
  • 725,725/4 California,
  • 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,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to The National Mall?

    The closest stations to The National Mall are:

    • 7 St Sw+Jefferson Dr SW is 97 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Madison Drive And 7th Street NW (Wb) is 125 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • 7th St @ Jefferson Dr SW is 137 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Sw 7th St & Sw Independence Av is 242 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Sw Independence Av & Sw 6th St is 425 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Independence & 6th St is 430 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Independence Av Sw+6 St SW is 441 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station is 651 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Federal Triangle Metro Station is 719 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • L'Enfant Plaza is 1482 yards away, 18 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near The National Mall?

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

  • Which train lines stop near The National Mall?

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

  • Which metro lines stop near The National Mall?

    These metro lines stop near The National Mall: METRORAIL GREEN LINE, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE, METRORAIL YELLOW LINE.

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

    The nearest metro station to The National Mall in Washington is Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station. It’s a 8 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stops to The National Mall 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 2 min walk away.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The A6 is the last bus that goes to The National Mall in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:27 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare to The National Mall?

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

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to The National Mall? 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; Sw 7th St & Sw Independence Av; Sw Independence Av & Sw 6th St; Independence & 6th St; Independence Av Sw+6 St SW; Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station; Federal Triangle Metro Station; L'Enfant Plaza.

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