# 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.

Worked out from the Washington DC tariff in force from 29 April 2026. Status: Verified. 5.2 mi, about 23 min by the quickest road 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.

## Through the day

| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime (Tuesday 12:00) | $18.94 | $18.30–$23.74 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | $18.94 | $18.30–$23.74 | Only the traffic |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | $18.94 | $18.30–$23.74 | Only the traffic |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | $18.94 | $18.30–$23.74 | Only the traffic |

## Weekday daytime, line by line

- Pick-up charge, Metered rate (street hail and telephone dispatch), includes the first 0.125 mi: $4.00 ([source](https://dfhv.dc.gov/page/taxicab-fares))
- Metered rate (street hail and telephone dispatch): 5.10 mi, 2.2 min in slow traffic: $13.94 ([source](https://dfhv.dc.gov/page/taxicab-fares))
- Included in the pick-up charge: −$0.32 ([source](https://dfhv.dc.gov/page/taxicab-fares))
- Meter steps of 0.32 (completed steps only): −$0.18 ([source](https://dfhv.dc.gov/page/taxicab-fares))
- Passenger surcharge: $0.50 ([source](https://dfhv.dc.gov/page/taxicab-fares))
- Emergency fuel surcharge (until 25 December 2026): $1.00 ([source](https://dfhv.dc.gov/node/1436931))
- Total, typical traffic: $18.94

## 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.

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- [Washington National Cathedral to Dulles International Airport (IAD)](https://taxifare.org/us/washington-dc/national-cathedral-to-iad/index.md)
- [The Capitol to Nationals Park](https://taxifare.org/us/washington-dc/capitol-to-nationals-park/index.md)
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The full tariff: [Washington DC taxi fares](https://taxifare.org/us/washington-dc/index.md)

To cite this page: Taxi from The Capitol to Washington National Cathedral, TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/us/washington-dc/capitol-to-national-cathedral/ (checked 3 November 2026)