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Find the best Metro lines, bus routes and bicycle pathways for reaching the most popular cherry blossom spots, as well as less populated areas for blossom revelry.

DC’s Metrorail and Metrobus are the most convenient options for reaching the city’s blossom sites during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Taking a bike ride to the blossoms and coasting alongside the beautiful trees is another route that locals and visitors love. For new visitors to DC: driving is not the preferred method of transportation in and around the city, as parking spaces are hard to come by in the District. Also note that peak bloom, which is defined as when 70% of the Yoshino cherry trees at the Tidal Basin have fully opened, occurred from March 28-31 in 2025 and blossoms may be visible for up to a week or more in ideal conditions.

How do I get to the Tidal Basin cherry blossoms?

METRO: Use the Blue, Orange or Silver lines and exit at the Smithsonian Metro stop. From there, it’s a 20-25 minute walk to the Tidal Basin Welcome Area & ANA Stage, located at Independence Avenue & West Basin Drive SW.

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BUS: Routes D50, A29 and F19 will drop you at the National Mall, near the Washington Monument. A 15-20-minute walk south will bring you to the Festival activities and the cherry blossom trees. Be sure to stop by Metro Center, L’Enfant Station or Navy Yard to purchase a commemorative cherry blossom SmarTrip card.

BICYCLE: If using your own bike, there is parking available near the Jefferson Memorial, roughly six minutes of walking time from the Tidal Basin. There is a Capital Bikeshare docking station near the Jefferson Memorial, as well as one at Jefferson Drive and 14th Street NW, both a short ride from the blossoms.

How do I get to the cherry blossom trees on the National Mall?

METRO: Numerous Metro stations are within walking distance of the Mall, but again, Smithsonian is your best bet. Federal Triangle (Orange, Blue, Silver) and Archives (Green, Yellow) are also nearby.

BUS: Routes D50, A29 and F19 Metrobus lines drop passengers off at the National Mall, near the Washington Monument.

BICYCLE: Since the trek from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial and West Potomac Park is time consuming on foot, biking around the National Mall could make for a better option. The area is adorned with a wide path to accommodate both pedestrians and bicyclists. Cruise and see the sites on your own two wheels or rent one from a Capital Bikeshare station nearby. Bike parking is readily available near the Jefferson Memorial (6-minute ride from Lincoln).

How do I get to East Potomac Park?

METRO: Although it’s a bit of a hike (roughly 20 minutes), East Potomac Park can be accessed by foot from both the Smithsonian station via the East Basin Drive Bridge and L’Enfant Plaza (Blue, Orange, Silver, Green, Yellow lines) via a walking path from Benjamin Banneker Circle that runs next to the Francis Case Memorial Bridge. The park makes for a perfect picnic spot.

BICYCLE: East Potomac Park is easily traversed via your own bicycle, or you can simply travel there on two wheels and park at the Jefferson Memorial before viewing the cherry trees on foot. Capital Bikeshare also boasts two stations nearby: one at Hains Point, and the other at the Jefferson Memorial.

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What are some less-crowded blossom spots, and what’s the best way to get to them?

U.S. National Arboretum: The 446-acre arboretum boasts more than 30 sites to see flowering blossoms. The best way to reach the Arboretum grounds is via taxi, Uber or automobile with lots of free parking to be had.

Stanton Park: Just removed from the tourist-centric parts of DC, Stanton Park in Capitol Hill boasts a gorgeous lineup of cherry trees. The park is just a 10-minute walk from Union Station (Red Line), making Metrorail a very convenient option for transportation.

Anacostia Park: Nestled next to the Anacostia River, this 1,200-acre multi-use park also has blooming cherry blossom trees for your enjoyment. You can enter the park after a 10-minute walk from the Anacostia Metro station (Green Line).

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Find the best Metro lines, bus routes and bicycle pathways for reaching the most popular cherry blossom spots, as well as less populated areas for blossom revelry.

How do I get to the Tidal Basin cherry blossoms?

How do I get to the cherry blossom trees on the National Mall?

How do I get to East Potomac Park?

What are some less-crowded blossom spots, and what’s the best way to get to them?

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