How to get from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institute by bus and metro?

Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institute - Metro Schedule

The RED metro from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institute runs from 5:09 AM to 11:45 PM, with departures every 5-10 min. The trip takes about 33 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institute by bus and metro

To get from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institute in Washington, take the RED metro from Silver Spring station to Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station. Next, 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 33 min. The ride fare is $4.80. The bus and metro schedule from Silver Spring may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Smithsonian Institute on the Moovit app.

33min$4.80
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Bus - D50D50
Walk to Smithsonian Institute
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    14 St Nw+G St NW
    ID 1001076
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - D50D50
    Wait for bus
    D50
    South To Waterfront
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14 St Nw+Constitution Av NW
    ID 1000878
    3 min
  • 7
    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 Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institute

The distance between Silver Spring, Washington and Smithsonian Institute, Washington is approximately 9.37 mi, which can typically be traveled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institute

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

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Metro line RED, Bus line D50.

  • Is there a direct metro between Silver Spring and Smithsonian Institute?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 33 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institute?

    The RED metro line goes from Silver Spring station near Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station near Smithsonian Institute in Washington.

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

    The total travel time between Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Smithsonian Institute in Washington by metro and bus is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Silver Spring to get to Smithsonian Institute?

    Get on the RED metro from the Silver Spring station near Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when traveling between Silver Spring and Smithsonian Institute?

    Get off the metro at the Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. stop, which is closest to Smithsonian Institute in Washington.

  • When is the last train from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institute?

    The last train from Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Smithsonian Institute in Washington is the Brunswick - Washington line. It leaves the Silver Spring Marc Eb station at 4:48 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institute?

    The ride from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institute costs $4.80.

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