Skip to main content

Union Station to Lincoln Memorial by public transit

Metro and a walk across the Mall.

Last verified

The fastest public transit trip from Union Station to Lincoln Memorial takes about 41 minutes on a weekday morning: Red Line → Orange Line, with 1 transfer. The cheapest option, Red Line → Blue Line, takes about 43 minutes.

Route options

RouteTimeTransfersWalking
Red Line → Blue Line (Cheapest)43 min11.2 mi
Red Line44 min01.6 mi
Red Line → Silver Line46 min11.2 mi
Red Line → Orange Line (Fastest)41 min11.2 mi

Step by step (fastest route)

  1. Walk about 3 minutes to Union Station.
  2. Take the Red Line toward Shady Grove from Union Station to Metro Center (about 5 minutes, 2 stops).
  3. Walk about 2 minutes to Metro Center.
  4. Take the Orange Line toward Vienna from Metro Center to Foggy Bottom-GWU (about 5 minutes, 2 stops).
  5. Walk about 24 minutes to Lincoln Memorial.

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.

Good to know

Metrorail costs $2.25 to $6.75 depending on distance and time; bus rides cost $2.25.

Plan this trip for your time

Common questions

How long does it take from Union Station to Lincoln Memorial by public transit?

About 41 minutes on a weekday morning by Red Line → Orange Line, including walking and waiting for connections.