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Reagan National Airport to National Mall (Smithsonian) by public transit

Blue Line to Smithsonian.

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The fastest public transit trip from Reagan National Airport to National Mall (Smithsonian) takes about 28 minutes on a weekday morning: Yellow Line.

Route options

RouteTimeTransfersWalking
Yellow Line (Fastest, Cheapest)28 min00.8 mi
Blue Line31 min00.3 mi

Step by step (fastest route)

  1. Walk about 4 minutes to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
  2. Take the Yellow Line toward Mt Vernon Sq from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to L'Enfant Plaza (about 10 minutes, 3 stops).
  3. Walk about 14 minutes to National Mall (Smithsonian).

Computed from published schedules for a weekday at 10 a.m. and updated daily. Times change with the time of day, weekends and service changes: use the live planner for your trip.

Fare

Metrorail costs $2.25 to $6.75 on weekdays before 9:30 p.m. and $2.25 to $2.50 at night and on weekends. See the Reagan National guide.

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Common questions

How long does it take from Reagan National Airport to National Mall (Smithsonian) by public transit?

About 28 minutes on a weekday morning by Yellow Line, including walking and waiting for connections.