Red Route: Hop-on Hop-off (Route)

Operating Schedule: The first bus departs at 9:30 am from the main entrance of Union Station, adjacent to Columbia Circle (50 Massachusetts Ave NE). The final bus leaves at 4:30 PM. Buses run every 30 minutes from November to February and every 20 minutes from March to October.

Download the Big Bus app for detailed route information, live bus tracking, and customer support via chat.

1. Washington Union Station
Stop 1 - Union Station in front of Columbia Circle

2. United States Capitol
Stop 2 - US Capitol at Garfield Circle

3. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Stop 3 - Air & Space Museum

4. International Spy Museum
Stop 4 - L’Enfant Plaza & International Spy Museum

5. The Wharf DC
Stop 5 - 800 Maine Ave

6. Washington Monument
Stop 6 - Washington Monument West

7. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Stop 7 - 266 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW

8. Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Stop 8 - Jefferson Memorial

9. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Stop 9 - 121 West Basin Dr SW

10. Lincoln Memorial
Stop 10 - 100 Daniel French Dr SW

11. Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Stop 11 - Lincoln Memorial North & Vietnam Veterans Memorial

12. Arlington National Cemetery
Stop 12 - Arlington Cemetery

13. World War II Memorial
Stop 13 - World War II Memorial

14. Washington Monument
Stop 14 - Washington Monument East

15. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Stop 15 - Natural History Museum

16. Chinatown
Stop 16 - City Center & Chinatown

17. The White House
Stop 17 - The White House & Willard Hotel

Points of Interest

• White House

• Tidal Basin

• Washington Monument

• National Mall

• National Museum of African American History and Culture

• U.S. Capitol

• Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

• Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

• Ford’s Theatre

• Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

• Smithsonian American Art Museum

• Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art

• Smithsonian Garden

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

• Art Museum of The Americas

• Department of the Interior Museum

• Lincoln Memorial

• Vietnam Veterans Memorial

• Korean War Veterans Memorial

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

• International Spy Museum

• National Museum of Women in the Arts

• Black Lives Matter Plaza

• Chinatown

• National Museum of the American Indian

• Union Station

• Free 1-hour bike rental at Unlimited Biking
• Free White House commemorative photo
• Digital audio commentary in multiple languages
• Unlimited hop-on and hop-off access (1, 2, or 3 days)
• Free Big Bus app with route information and real-time bus tracking
• 2-hour Panoramic Sunset Tour (if option selected)
• Infants under age 3 are free
• Discounts on Shopping and Attractions
• Views from an open-top double-decker bus

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Explore DC with our flexible hop-on hop-off tours. With Big Bus DC, you have the freedom to create your own itinerary and explore the city’s iconic landmarks at your own pace.

Our tours allow you to experience the best of DC while enjoying the comfort of open-top double-decker buses. Hop on and off as many times as you like at any stop throughout the city, giving you the flexibility to explore.

From the historic landmarks of the National Mall to the hip neighborhoods of Georgetown, our routes cover the must-see sights of DC. Take in breathtaking views of the Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and the White House as our professional digital audio provides professional commentary along the way.

Whether you’re interested in history, culture, or simply soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of the city, our hop-on hop-off tours offer the perfect way to discover DC. Plus, with our live bus tracking, you’ll always know when the next bus is arriving, ensuring a seamless sightseeing experience.

• Tickets are valid from the first date of redemption
• Download the free Big Bus app for city information and live bus tracking
• Strollers must be folded while aboard bus

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.