How to get from Charlottesville to Smithsonian Institute by bus and metro?

Charlottesville to Smithsonian Institute - Bus Schedule

The 8 bus from Charlottesville to Smithsonian Institute runs from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with departures every 1 hr. The trip takes about 3 hr 55 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Charlottesville to Smithsonian Institute by bus and metro

To get from Charlottesville to Smithsonian Institute in Washington, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 8 bus from Downtown Transit Station station to Brsc Kroger station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the VIRGINIA BREEZE bus and finally take the SILVER metro from Washington Dulles International Airport station to Federal Triangle Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 55 min. The bus and metro schedule from Charlottesville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Smithsonian Institute on the Moovit app.

235min
Bus - 88
Bus - VIRGINIA BREEZEVIRGINIA BREEZE
Metro - SILVER
Walk to Smithsonian Institute
Leaves from Downtown Transit Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Charlottesville
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Outbound
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brsc Kroger
    ID 16680
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Barracks Road Shopping Center
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - VIRGINIA BREEZEVIRGINIA BREEZE
    Wait for bus
    VIRGINIA BREEZE
    Washington Dc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dulles Airport
    140 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Washington Dulles International Airport
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Federal Triangle Metro Station
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Smithsonian Institute
    Walk to
    Smithsonian Institute
    1400 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20004
    520 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charlottesville to Smithsonian Institute

The distance between Charlottesville, Washington and Smithsonian Institute, Washington is approximately 134.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 235 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charlottesville to Smithsonian Institute by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Charlottesville to Smithsonian Institute

To check the bus and metro schedule from Charlottesville to Smithsonian Institute using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Charlottesville) and destination (Smithsonian Institute), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Smithsonian Institute?

    The fastest way takes 235 minutes, using Bus line 8, Bus line VIRGINIA BREEZE, Metro line SILVER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Charlottesville and Smithsonian Institute?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Charlottesville to Smithsonian Institute?

    The 8 bus line goes from Brsc Kroger station near Charlottesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Barracks Road Shopping Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Barracks Road Shopping Center station near Smithsonian Institute in Washington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Charlottesville to Smithsonian Institute by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Charlottesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Smithsonian Institute in Washington by bus and metro is about 3 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Charlottesville to get to Smithsonian Institute?

    Get on the 8 bus from the Brsc Kroger stop near Charlottesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Charlottesville and Smithsonian Institute?

    Get off the bus at the Barracks Road Shopping Center station, which is closest to Smithsonian Institute in Washington.

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