# Taxi from Dupont Circle to The Capitol

A taxi from Dupont Circle to The Capitol costs about $14.46, day or night (3.5 mi, about 15 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. 3.5 mi, about 15 min by the quickest road route.

Usually via Connecticut Avenue Northwest, H Street Northwest, Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest and Constitution Avenue Northwest (US-1-ALT). 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) | $14.46 | $14.14–$17.34 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | $14.46 | $14.14–$17.34 | Only the traffic |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | $14.46 | $14.14–$17.34 | Only the traffic |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | $14.46 | $14.14–$17.34 | 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): 3.49 mi, 1.1 min in slow traffic: $9.37 ([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): −$0.09 ([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: $14.46

## Where you start and end

- **Pick-up: Dupont Circle.** The circle and park where Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire Avenues meet, among embassies and restaurants.
- **Drop-off: 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.

## About this trip

### How much is a taxi from Dupont Circle to The Capitol?

About $14.46 on a weekday in the daytime, $14.14 to $17.34 depending on traffic, for 3.5 mi (about 15 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 $14.46 at any time.

### What else may be added?

Declared snow emergency $15.00.

## More trips

- [The Capitol to Nationals Park](https://taxifare.org/us/washington-dc/capitol-to-nationals-park/index.md)
- [The Capitol to Washington National Cathedral](https://taxifare.org/us/washington-dc/capitol-to-national-cathedral/index.md)
- [The Capitol to Reagan National Airport (DCA)](https://taxifare.org/us/washington-dc/capitol-to-dca/index.md)
- [The Capitol to Dulles International Airport (IAD)](https://taxifare.org/us/washington-dc/capitol-to-iad/index.md)
- [Dupont Circle to Reagan National Airport (DCA)](https://taxifare.org/us/washington-dc/dupont-circle-to-dca/index.md)
- [Dupont Circle to Dulles International Airport (IAD)](https://taxifare.org/us/washington-dc/dupont-circle-to-iad/index.md)
- [Union Station to The White House](https://taxifare.org/us/washington-dc/union-station-to-white-house/index.md)
- [Union Station to Georgetown](https://taxifare.org/us/washington-dc/union-station-to-georgetown/index.md)
- [Union Station to Walter E. Washington Convention Center](https://taxifare.org/us/washington-dc/union-station-to-convention-center/index.md)
- [Union Station to Lincoln Memorial](https://taxifare.org/us/washington-dc/union-station-to-lincoln-memorial/index.md)
- [Union Station to Kennedy Center](https://taxifare.org/us/washington-dc/union-station-to-kennedy-center/index.md)
- [Georgetown to The Wharf](https://taxifare.org/us/washington-dc/georgetown-to-the-wharf/index.md)
- [Georgetown to Capital One Arena](https://taxifare.org/us/washington-dc/georgetown-to-capital-one-arena/index.md)
- [Walter E. Washington Convention Center to Georgetown](https://taxifare.org/us/washington-dc/convention-center-to-georgetown/index.md)
- [Adams Morgan to The Wharf](https://taxifare.org/us/washington-dc/adams-morgan-to-the-wharf/index.md)
- [Union Station to Reagan National Airport (DCA)](https://taxifare.org/us/washington-dc/union-station-to-dca/index.md)

The full tariff: [Washington DC taxi fares](https://taxifare.org/us/washington-dc/index.md)

To cite this page: Taxi from Dupont Circle to The Capitol, TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/us/washington-dc/dupont-circle-to-capitol/ (checked 3 November 2026)