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Directions to US Naval Observatory (Washington) with public transportation

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How to get to US Naval Observatory by Bus?

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How to get to US Naval Observatory by Metro?

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Bus stations near US Naval Observatory in Washington

  • Massachusetts Av Nw+Observatory Cir NW,1 min walk,
  • Calvert St Nw+29 St NW,10 min walk,
  • Wisconsin Av Nw+35 St NW,11 min walk,
  • 35th Street And Wisconsin Avenue NW (Sb),11 min walk,

Metro stations near US Naval Observatory in Washington

  • Dupont Circle Metro Station,12 min walk,
  • Foggy Bottom Gwu Kennedy Center Metro Station,19 min walk,

Bus lines to US Naval Observatory in Washington

  • N2,West To Friendship Heights,
  • N4,West To Friendship Heights,
  • N6,West To Friendship Heights,
  • 96,East To Capitol Heights Station,
  • 31,North To Friendship Heights,
  • 33,South To Federal Triangle,
  • GT-US,Union Station,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to US Naval Observatory?

    The closest stations to US Naval Observatory are:

    • Massachusetts Av Nw+Observatory Cir NW is 24 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Calvert St Nw+29 St NW is 836 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Wisconsin Av Nw+35 St NW is 878 yards away, 11 min walk.
    • 35th Street And Wisconsin Avenue NW (Sb) is 915 yards away, 11 min walk.
    • Dupont Circle Metro Station is 992 yards away, 12 min walk.
    • Foggy Bottom Gwu Kennedy Center Metro Station is 1582 yards away, 19 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near US Naval Observatory?

    These Bus lines stop near US Naval Observatory: 33, 96, N2, N4

  • Which Metro lines stop near US Naval Observatory?

    These Metro lines stop near US Naval Observatory: METRORAIL RED LINE

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

    The nearest metro station to US Naval Observatory in Washington is Dupont Circle Metro Station. It’s a 12 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stop to US Naval Observatory in Washington is Massachusetts Av Nw+Observatory Cir NW. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Metro to US Naval Observatory in Washington?

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

  • What time is the last Metro to US Naval Observatory in Washington?

    The METRORAIL RED LINE is the last Metro that goes to US Naval Observatory in Washington. It stops nearby at 12:17 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to US Naval Observatory in Washington?

    The 33 is the first Bus that goes to US Naval Observatory in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:13 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to US Naval Observatory in Washington?

    The 33 is the last Bus that goes to US Naval Observatory in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:15 AM.

  • How much is the Metro fare to US Naval Observatory?

    The Metro fare to US Naval Observatory costs about $2.00 - $6.00.

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US Naval Observatory Address: 3200 Massachusetts Ave NW street in Washington

US Naval Observatory, Washington
US Naval Observatory, WashingtonThe United States Naval Observatory (USNO) is a scientific and military facility that produces geopositioning, navigation and timekeeping data for the United States Navy and the United States Department of Defense. Established in 1830 as the Depot of Charts and Instruments, it is one of the oldest scientific agencies in the United States, and remains the country's leading authority for astronomical and timing data for all purposes.The observatory is located in Northwest Washington, D.C. at the northwestern end of Embassy Row. It is among the few pre-20th century astronomical observatories located in an urban area; initially located in Foggy Bottom near the city's center, it was relocated to its Northwest DC location in 1893 to escape light pollution. The USNO has conducted significant scientific studies throughout its history, including measuring the speed of light, observing solar eclipses, and discovering the moons of Mars. Its achievements including providing data for the first radio time signals, constructing some of the earliest and most accurate telescopes of their kind, and helping develop universal time. The Naval Observatory performs radio VLBI-based positions of quasars for astrometry and geodesy with numerous global collaborators (IERS), in order to produce Earth orientation parameters and to realize the celestial reference system (ICRF). Aside from its scientific mission, the Naval Observatory campus hosts the official residence of the vice president of the United States.
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