DC Circulator Bus Service

The DC Circulator provides inexpensive, frequent bus service around the National Mall. It’s a long walk between attractions along the National Mall, especially for children and the elderly. This relatively new bus service increases the accessibility to Washington, DC attractions and makes it easier for visitors, federal workers and local residents to get around the downtown area.

The Circulator buses stop at each of the Smithsonian museums as well as the two National Gallery buildings. From the Mall, passengers can connect to other Circulator routes that run between Union Station and Georgetown, and between the Convention Center and the Mall. New routes now go from the Woodley Park/Adams Morgan to McPherson Square and from Union Station to the Navy Yard. See a Circulator Map

DC Circulator Bus Schedule

Every 5 - 10 min.
From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Everyday

Cost

$1 a ride, $.50 for seniors

Payment Options

• Cash - Exact change
  
  
• SmarTrip Card - Metro's farecard
  
  
• Transfer from Metrobus or between Circulator buses for free for up to two hours
  
  
• Purchase tickets ahead at fare meters or parking meters at the Circulator bus stops. Machines accept change or credit cards