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

Gaithersburg to Smithsonian Institute - Bus Schedule

The 101 bus from Gaithersburg to Smithsonian Institute runs from 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM, with departures every 10 min-6 hr 20 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 3 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Gaithersburg to Smithsonian Institute by bus and metro

To get from Gaithersburg to Smithsonian Institute in Washington, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 101 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave station to Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the D50 bus from 14 St Nw+G St NW station to 14 St Nw+Constitution Av NW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus and metro schedule from Gaithersburg may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Smithsonian Institute on the Moovit app.

63min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Metro - RED
Bus - D50D50
Walk to Smithsonian Institute
Leaves from Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave
    ID 30010
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Medical Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    14 St Nw+G St NW
    ID 1001076
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - D50D50
    Wait for bus
    D50
    South To Waterfront
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14 St Nw+Constitution Av NW
    ID 1000878
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Smithsonian Institute
    Walk to
    Smithsonian Institute
    1400 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20004
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gaithersburg to Smithsonian Institute

The distance between Gaithersburg, Washington and Smithsonian Institute, Washington is approximately 23.06 mi, which can typically be traveled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg to Smithsonian Institute

To check the bus and metro schedule from Gaithersburg to Smithsonian Institute using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Gaithersburg) 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 Gaithersburg to Smithsonian Institute?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 101, Metro line RED, Bus line D50.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gaithersburg to Smithsonian Institute?

    The 101 bus line goes from Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave station near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station near Smithsonian Institute in Washington.

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

    The total travel time between Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Smithsonian Institute in Washington by bus and metro is about 1 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the 101 bus from the Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave stop near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between Gaithersburg and Smithsonian Institute?

    Get off the bus at the Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C stop, which is closest to Smithsonian Institute in Washington.

  • When is the first train from Gaithersburg to Smithsonian Institute?

    The first train from Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Smithsonian Institute in Washington is Brunswick - Washington. It leaves the Gaithersburg Marc Eb station at 1:30 AM.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from Gaithersburg to Smithsonian Institute?

    The ride from Gaithersburg to Smithsonian Institute costs $1.00.

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