Taxi from The Capitol to Washington National Cathedral

A taxi from The Capitol to Washington National Cathedral costs about $18.94, day or night (5.2 mi, about 23 min). From the official Washington DC taxi tariff in force since 29 April 2026, checked 3 November 2026.

Weekday daytime · metered $18.94 $18.30 in light traffic · $23.74 in heavy 5.2 mi · about 23 min

Pick-up charge, Metered rate (street hail and telephone dispatch), includes the first 0.125 miTaxicab Fares
$4.00
Metered rate (street hail and telephone dispatch): 5.10 mi, 2.2 min in slow trafficTaxicab Fares
$13.94
Included in the pick-up chargeTaxicab Fares
−$0.32
Meter steps of 0.32 (completed steps only)Taxicab Fares
−$0.18
Passenger surchargeTaxicab Fares
$0.50
Emergency fuel surcharge (until 25 December 2026)Shared Riding
$1.00
Total, typical traffic
$18.94

The route is the quickest by road (OpenStreetMap data); journey times allow for the city's usual traffic.
Declared snow emergency: $15.00 may be added.

Through the day

When	Typical fare	Light to heavy traffic	What changes
Weekday daytimeTuesday 12:00	$18.94	$18.30–$23.74	The reference time
Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30	$18.94	$18.30–$23.74	Only the traffic
NightTuesday 23:30	$18.94	$18.30–$23.74	Only the traffic
Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00	$18.94	$18.30–$23.74	Only the traffic

Where you start and end

Pick-up: The Capitol: The Capitol at the east end of the National Mall. Security closes some streets around it, so the cab stops on the nearest open one.
Drop-off: Washington National Cathedral: The Gothic cathedral on Wisconsin Avenue in the north-west of the city, on one of its highest points.

About this trip

How much is a taxi from The Capitol to Washington National Cathedral?: About $18.94 on a weekday in the daytime, $18.30 to $23.74 depending on traffic, for 5.2 mi (about 23 min).
Is it a flat fare or the meter?: The meter: $4.00 to start, then $2.56 per mile.
Which surcharges apply?: On a weekday in the daytime: Passenger surcharge $0.50; Emergency fuel surcharge (until 25 December 2026) $1.00.
Does the time of day change the fare?: No, it comes to about $18.94 at any time.
What else may be added?: Declared snow emergency $15.00.

Route

Usually via Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest (US-1-ALT), Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Cleveland Avenue Northwest and Woodley Road Northwest. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.

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