How to get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Harpers Ferry, WV by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Harpers Ferry, WV in Jefferson County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 52 bus from Independence Ave & 12th St station to 14 St Nw+I St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X2 bus and finally take the CAPITOL LIMITED train from Union Station station to Harpers Ferry Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5252
Bus - X2X2
Train - CAPITOL LIMITEDCAPITOL LIMITED
Walk to Harpers Ferry, WV
Leaves from Independence Ave & 12th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Independence Ave & 12th St
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    North To 14th & Colorado
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14 St Nw+I St NW
    ID 1001178
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    H St Nw+14 St NW
    ID 1003467
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - X2X2
    Wait for bus
    X2
    East To Minnesota Ave Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    H St Ne+Union Station Garage
    ID 1003868
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - CAPITOL LIMITEDCAPITOL LIMITED
    Wait for train
    CAPITOL LIMITED
    Chicago
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harpers Ferry Amtrak
    71 min
  • 10
    Walk to Harpers Ferry, WV
    Walk to
    Harpers Ferry, WV
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via D6 and CAPITOL LIMITED

To get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Harpers Ferry, WV in Jefferson County, take the D6 bus from E St Nw+11 St NW station to Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE station. Next, take the CAPITOL LIMITED train from Union Station station to Harpers Ferry Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Walk to bus station
Bus - D6D6
Train - CAPITOL LIMITEDCAPITOL LIMITED
Walk to Harpers Ferry, WV
Leaves from E St Nw+11 St NW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E St Nw+11 St NW
    ID 1001005
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - D6D6
    Wait for bus
    D6
    East To Stadium - Armory
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CAPITOL LIMITEDCAPITOL LIMITED
    Wait for train
    CAPITOL LIMITED
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harpers Ferry Amtrak
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to Harpers Ferry, WV
    Walk to
    Harpers Ferry, WV
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Smithsonian Metrorail to Harpers Ferry, WV

The distance between Smithsonian Metrorail, Jefferson County and Harpers Ferry, WV, Jefferson County is approximately 54.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smithsonian Metrorail to Harpers Ferry, WV by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Jefferson County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Smithsonian Metrorail

Smithsonian Metrorail is located at Smithsonian Metrorail, Jefferson County and the nearest public transit station is Independence St Ave & 12th St.

Metro stations close to Smithsonian Metrorail:

  • Metro Center
  • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station
  • L'Enfant Plaza

Bus stations close to Smithsonian Metrorail:

  • Independence St Ave & 12th St
  • Jefferson Drive And 12th Street SW (Eb)
  • Independence Ave & 12th St

Public transit stations close to Harpers Ferry, WV, Jefferson County

Harpers Ferry, WV is located at Harpers Ferry, WV, Jefferson County and the nearest public transit station is Harpers Ferry.

Train stations close to Harpers Ferry, WV:

  • Harpers Ferry Amtrak
  • Harpers Ferry

Bus stations close to Harpers Ferry, WV:

  • Harpers Ferry
  • Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via D6 and CAPITOL LIMITED

To get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Harpers Ferry, WV in Jefferson County, take the D6 bus from E St Nw+11 St NW station to Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE station. Next, take the CAPITOL LIMITED train from Union Station station to Harpers Ferry Amtrak station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Walk to bus station
Bus - D6D6
Train - CAPITOL LIMITEDCAPITOL LIMITED
Walk to Harpers Ferry, WV
Leaves from E St Nw+11 St NW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E St Nw+11 St NW
    ID 1001005
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - D6D6
    Wait for bus
    D6
    East To Stadium - Armory
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CAPITOL LIMITEDCAPITOL LIMITED
    Wait for train
    CAPITOL LIMITED
    Chicago
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harpers Ferry Amtrak
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to Harpers Ferry, WV
    Walk to
    Harpers Ferry, WV
    250 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Harpers Ferry, WV?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line X2, Bus line CAPITOL LIMITED.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Harpers Ferry, WV?

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line D6, Bus line CAPITOL LIMITED.

  • Is there a direct bus between Smithsonian Metrorail and Harpers Ferry, WV?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Smithsonian Metrorail to Harpers Ferry, WV?

    The 52 bus line goes from Independence Ave & 12th St station near Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington to North To 14th & Colorado station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till North To 14th & Colorado station near Harpers Ferry, WV in Jefferson County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Smithsonian Metrorail to Harpers Ferry, WV by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington and Harpers Ferry, WV in Jefferson County by bus and train is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Smithsonian Metrorail to get to Harpers Ferry, WV?

    Get on the 52 bus from the Independence Ave & 12th St stop near Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Smithsonian Metrorail and Harpers Ferry, WV?

    Get off the bus at the North To 14th & Colorado station, which is closest to Harpers Ferry, WV in Jefferson County.

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