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

Herndon to Smithsonian Institute - Bus Schedule

The 950 bus from Herndon to Smithsonian Institute runs from 12:15 AM to 11:45 PM, with departures every 15 min-3 hr 10 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 13 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Herndon to Smithsonian Institute by bus and metro

To get from Herndon to Smithsonian Institute in Washington, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 950 bus from Elden St @ Monroe St station to Reston Town Center Metro Bay K station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SILVER metro and finally take the D50 bus from 14 St Nw+I St NW station to 14 St Nw+Constitution Av NW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus and metro schedule from Herndon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Smithsonian Institute on the Moovit app.

73min$1.00
Bus - 950950
Metro - SILVER
Bus - D50D50
Walk to Smithsonian Institute
Leaves from Elden St @ Monroe St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Herndon
  • 2
    Bus - 950950
    Wait for bus
    950
    950 Reston Town Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reston Town Center Metro Bay K
    ID 7298
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Reston Town Center
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    14 St Nw+I St NW
    ID 1001169
    10 yd • 1 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
    5 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 Herndon to Smithsonian Institute

The distance between Herndon, Washington and Smithsonian Institute, Washington is approximately 24.5 mi, which can typically be traveled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Herndon 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 Herndon to Smithsonian Institute

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

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 950, Metro line SILVER, Bus line D50.

  • Is there a direct bus between Herndon 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 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Herndon to Smithsonian Institute?

    The 950 bus line goes from Reston Town Center Metro Bay K station near Herndon in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Reston Town Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Reston Town Center station near Smithsonian Institute in Washington.

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

    The total travel time between Herndon in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Smithsonian Institute in Washington by bus and metro is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the 950 bus from the Reston Town Center Metro Bay K stop near Herndon in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Reston Town Center stop, which is closest to Smithsonian Institute in Washington.

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

    The ride from Herndon to Smithsonian Institute costs $1.00.

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