The only difference would be that 96 would operate between Union Station & Stadium–Armory station, via Columbus Circle NE, E Street NE, North Capitol Street NW, Louisiana Avenue NW, 1st Street NW, Constitution Avenue NW/NE, 1st Street NE, 11th Street SE, 13th Street NE/SE, Massachusetts Avenue SE, the DC General Hospital, and 19th Street SE, instead.