{"id":951,"date":"2018-09-26T17:12:23","date_gmt":"2018-09-26T08:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveldc.crossgateway.com\/?p=951"},"modified":"2024-03-07T07:36:26","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T12:36:26","slug":"how-to-access-the-national-cathedral","status":"publish","type":"featured","link":"https:\/\/www.traveldc.us.com\/en-us\/featured\/how-to-access-the-national-cathedral\/","title":{"rendered":"Access to the Washington National Cathedral and recommended modes of transportation and sights along the way"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The Washington National Cathedral, known as the second-largest Neo-Gothic architecture in the United States, offers numerous attractions that can be enjoyed throughout the day. However, it is located quite far from the central tourist hub, the National Mall, and the nearest public transportation option is limited to city buses, making it less accessible for tourists.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"cardlink\">\n    <a class=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traveldc.us.com\/en-us\/gallery\/visiting-washington-national-cathedral-the-ecumenical-church\/\">\n     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldc.us.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/washington-national-cathedral-scaled.jpg\">\n    <\/a>\n    <div class=\"content\">\n     <div class=\"title_area\">\n      <div class=\"title\">\n       <a href=\"https:\/\/www.traveldc.us.com\/en-us\/gallery\/visiting-washington-national-cathedral-the-ecumenical-church\/\">Visiting the Washington National Cathedral \u2013 A Non-Denominational Landmark Beyond Sectarian Boundaries \u2013 Travel D.C.<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div>\n     <p class=\"desc\"><span>Located about 2 miles north of Georgetown, the upscale shopping district in the western part of Washington, D.C., wher...<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n   <\/div>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"styled_h2 wp-block-heading\">Here are three main methods to efficiently access the National Cathedral<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"styled_h3 wp-block-heading\">Access the Cathedral by Taxi<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-961 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldc.us.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/722-prius.jpg\" alt=\"\u30ef\u30b7\u30f3\u30c8\u30f3D.C.\u306e\u30bf\u30af\u30b7\u30fc\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldc.us.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/722-prius.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.traveldc.us.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/722-prius-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldc.us.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/722-prius-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldc.us.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/722-prius-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>from NBC<br \/><br \/><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>This is the most efficient way to reach the Cathedral. Taxis in Washington, D.C., are recognizable by their orange and light gray bodies and can be found at taxi stands near hotels, Union Station, and the airport. When you board a taxi, inform the driver of your destination as &#8220;National Cathedral&#8221; and ask for a rough estimate of the fare, saying &#8220;Can I ask you how much the cost is?&#8221; In most cases, they will use the meter, and the fare from most locations within the city to the Cathedral should be under $20 (including the tip).<\/p>\r\n<p>Before enjoying the surrounding scenery, make sure the meter is running correctly. Also, plan your journey with extra time to arrive before the start of worship services or tours.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"styled_h3 wp-block-heading\">Access the Cathedral from Union Station by Bus<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14338 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldc.us.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/union-station.png\" alt=\"\u30e6\u30cb\u30aa\u30f3\u99c5\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldc.us.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/union-station.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.traveldc.us.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/union-station-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldc.us.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/union-station-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldc.us.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/union-station-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.traveldc.us.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/union-station-1536x1152.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Union Station serves as a central tourist base with a bus terminal offering routes within Washington, D.C., and even to the suburban areas.<\/p>\r\n<p>To access the Cathedral by bus, take the X2 bus from Union Station&#8217;s bus terminal. Get off at the 10th stop, I Street and 15th Street bus stop, and then transfer to the 30S bus. The stop is marked by McPherson Square on the right side, and Vermont Avenue intersects diagonally at this location.<\/p>\r\n<p>On the 30S bus, get off at the 21st stop, Wisconsin Avenue and Cathedral Avenue bus stop. Walk about 30 meters, and you will see the Cathedral on your right.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"styled_h3 wp-block-heading\">Access the Cathedral using Metro and Taxi<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14355 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldc.us.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/metro-center-dc.png\" alt=\"\u30e1\u30c8\u30ed\u30bb\u30f3\u30bf\u30fc\u99c5\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldc.us.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/metro-center-dc.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.traveldc.us.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/metro-center-dc-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldc.us.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/metro-center-dc-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>To get to the Washington National Cathedral by metro, it is convenient to get off at Adams Morgan station and then take a taxi from there.<br \/><br \/><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The area around the Washington National Cathedral lacks a nearby Metro station. The closest station is Woodley Park-Zoo\/Adams Morgan, which is about a 30-minute walk away in a hilly residential area, requiring considerable physical effort.<\/p>\r\n<p>To use a combination of Metro and taxi, take the Red Line from Union Station to Adams Morgan. From there, take a taxi from a nearby hotel or designated taxi stands to the Cathedral. This option reduces the distance covered by taxi, thus saving on taxi fares.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"styled_h4 wp-block-heading\">Heading to the National Cathedral while enjoying views of embassies and the Vice President&#8217;s residence<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14489 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldc.us.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/embassy-of-indonesia.png\" alt=\"\u30a4\u30f3\u30c9\u30cd\u30b7\u30a2\u5927\u4f7f\u9928\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldc.us.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/embassy-of-indonesia.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.traveldc.us.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/embassy-of-indonesia-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldc.us.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/embassy-of-indonesia-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The closest station to the National Cathedral is Adams Morgan, but how about getting off at the one stop before, Dupont Circle station? From there, you can take a taxi from nearby hotels or designated taxi stands, and you&#8217;ll pass through Massachusetts Avenue, known as Embassy Row, where numerous embassies line the street.<\/p>\r\n<p>Embassy Row is renowned for its large buildings surrounded by greenery, and the sight of various national flags waving is truly worth seeing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"styled_h2 wp-block-heading\">Choose your preferred mode of transportation to access the Cathedral<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The Washington National Cathedral is located quite far from the central tourist hub, the National Mall, requiring some local knowledge to access. However, the advantage of its less accessible location is that there are relatively fewer tourists, making it a must-visit spot for those seeking a more unique experience beyond the typical tourist routes.<\/p>\r\n<p>When you visit Washington, D.C., be sure to consider visiting the National Cathedral. 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