How to get from Shady Grove Station to Smithsonian Institute by bus and metro?

Shady Grove Station to Smithsonian Institute - Metro Schedule

The RED metro from Shady Grove Station to Smithsonian Institute runs from 5:00 AM to 11:31 PM, with departures every 5-10 min. The trip takes about 45 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Shady Grove Station to Smithsonian Institute by bus and metro

To get from Shady Grove Station to Smithsonian Institute in Washington, take the RED metro from Shady Grove 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 45 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and metro schedule from Shady Grove Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Smithsonian Institute on the Moovit app.

45min$7.25
Metro - RED
Bus - D50D50
Walk to Smithsonian Institute
Leaves from Shady Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Shady Grove Station
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    33 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 Shady Grove Station to Smithsonian Institute

The distance between Shady Grove Station, Washington and Smithsonian Institute, Washington is approximately 18.75 mi, which can typically be traveled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shady Grove Station 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 Shady Grove Station to Smithsonian Institute

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

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Metro line RED, Bus line D50.

  • Is there a direct metro between Shady Grove Station and Smithsonian Institute?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 45 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Shady Grove Station to Smithsonian Institute?

    The RED metro line goes from Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station near Shady Grove Station in Montgomery County to 14 St Nw+G St NW station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 14 St Nw+G St NW station near Smithsonian Institute in Washington.

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

    The total travel time between Shady Grove Station in Montgomery County and Smithsonian Institute in Washington by metro and bus is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Shady Grove Station to get to Smithsonian Institute?

    Get on the RED metro from the Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station near Shady Grove Station in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when traveling between Shady Grove Station and Smithsonian Institute?

    Get off the metro at the 14 St Nw+G St NW stop, which is closest to Smithsonian Institute in Washington.

  • How much is the metro fare from Shady Grove Station to Smithsonian Institute?

    The ride from Shady Grove Station to Smithsonian Institute costs $7.25.

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