How to get from Friendship Heights Station to Smithsonian Institute by bus and metro?

From Friendship Heights Station to Smithsonian Institute by bus and metro

To get from Friendship Heights Station to Smithsonian Institute in Washington, take the RED metro from Friendship Heights - East Side Wisconsin Ave., NW at Western Ave. station to Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station. Next, take the 487 bus from F St NW & 11th St NW station to 14th St & Constitution Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $3.85. The bus and metro schedule from Friendship Heights Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Smithsonian Institute on the Moovit app.

29min$3.85
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Bus - 487487
Walk to Smithsonian Institute
Leaves from Friendship Heights - East Side Wisconsin Ave., NW at Western Ave.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Friendship Heights - East Side Wisconsin Ave., NW at Western Ave.
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    F St NW & 11th St NW
    ID 418
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 487487
    Wait for bus
    487
    Dc All Stops
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14th St & Constitution Ave
    ID 337
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Smithsonian Institute
    Walk to
    Smithsonian Institute
    1400 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20004
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Friendship Heights Station to Smithsonian Institute

The distance between Friendship Heights Station, Washington and Smithsonian Institute, Washington is approximately 6.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 29 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Friendship Heights 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 Friendship Heights Station to Smithsonian Institute

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

    The fastest way takes 29 minutes, using Metro line RED, Bus line 487.

  • Is there a direct metro between Friendship Heights Station and Smithsonian Institute in Washington?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 29 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Friendship Heights Station to Smithsonian Institute in Washington?

    The RED metro line goes from Friendship Heights - East Side Wisconsin Ave., NW at Western Ave. station near Friendship Heights Station 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 Friendship Heights Station to Smithsonian Institute in Washington by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Friendship Heights Station and Smithsonian Institute in Washington by metro and bus is about 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Friendship Heights Station to get to Smithsonian Institute in Washington?

    Get on the RED metro from the Friendship Heights - East Side Wisconsin Ave., NW at Western Ave. station near Friendship Heights Station in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Friendship Heights Station and Smithsonian Institute in Washington?

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

  • How much is the metro fare from Friendship Heights Station to Smithsonian Institute?

    The ride from Friendship Heights Station to Smithsonian Institute costs $3.85.

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