What is the closest Metro rail station?
The Smithsonian Station is the closest Metro stop to the Procession staging area on the National Mall. Additional Metro stops include Federal Triangle and L’Enfant Plaza Stations. Please note: Metro-operated parking lots accept payments only via SmarTrip cards, not cash. In addition to paying for parking, SmarTrip is the secure and convenient way to pay fares on Metrorail and all Metrobuses. SmarTrip cards can be bought online, from dispensing machines at stations with daily parking or at Metro sales offices and retail outlets. Visit the Metro website at www.wmata.com and see the SmarTrip page for details.