How to Get to Smithsonian Castle in Washington by Bus, Metro or Train?

Directions to Smithsonian Castle (Washington) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Smithsonian Castle

  • BusBus: 610, 612-WAR, 923, D50, F19.
  • TrainTrain: MANASSAS LINE.
  • MetroMetro: BLUE, GREEN, ORANGE, SILVER, YELLOW.

How to get to Smithsonian Castle by bus?

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How to get to Smithsonian Castle by metro?

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Bus stops near Smithsonian Castle in Washington

  • Independence St Ave & Lenfant Plaza, 4 min walk,
  • Independence Ave & 12th St, 4 min walk,
  • Independence & 12th St, 5 min walk,
  • SW Independence Av & SW 7th St, 7 min walk,
  • Constitution Ave @ 12th St, 8 min walk,
  • Constitution Av Nw+9 St NW, 8 min walk,
  • Constitution Ave & 10th St NW FS Eb, 9 min walk,

Metro stations near Smithsonian Castle in Washington

  • Federal Triangle Metro Station, 10 min walk,
  • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station, 12 min walk,
  • L'Enfant Plaza, 18 min walk,

Bus lines to Smithsonian Castle in Washington

  • 681, East Gate Via Stone Ridge II,
  • 881, Leesburg Via Dtc P&R,
  • 883, Harmony,
  • 884, Dulles Transit Center/Leesburg/Harmony,
  • 885, Leesburg/Harmony,
  • 886, Dc All Stop To Dtc P&R,
  • 230, 230/12 Severna Park,
  • 250, 250/7 Kent Island,
  • 630, 630/8 La Plata,
  • 725, 725/4 California,
  • 281, H ST & 4TH ST - Stone Ridge II,
  • 481, H ST & 4TH ST - Leesburg P&R,
  • 483, H ST & 4TH ST - Harmony Park and Ride,
  • 484, H ST & 4TH ST - Harmony Park and Ride,
  • 486, Dulles Transit Center - H ST & 4TH ST,
  • D50, North To 14+Colorado Av,
  • 563, Pentagon / Neabsco Garage,
  • 612, Gainesville - Xfer at Pentagon To Woodbridge/Spotsy,
  • 612-WAR, Pentagon / Gainesville / Warrenton,
  • 923, Pentagon / L'Enfant / Navy Yard,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Smithsonian Castle?

    The closest stations to Smithsonian Castle are:

    • Independence St Ave & Lenfant Plaza is 294 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Independence Ave & 12th St is 297 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Independence & 12th St is 341 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • SW Independence Av & SW 7th St is 505 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Constitution Ave @ 12th St is 601 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Constitution Av Nw+9 St NW is 633 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Constitution Ave & 10th St NW FS Eb is 697 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • Federal Triangle Metro Station is 827 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station is 998 yards away, 12 min walk.
    • L'Enfant Plaza is 1412 yards away, 18 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Smithsonian Castle?

    These bus lines stop near Smithsonian Castle: 610, 612-WAR, 923, D50, F19.

  • Which train line stops near Smithsonian Castle?

    MANASSAS LINE (Union Station)

  • Which metro lines stop near Smithsonian Castle?

    These metro lines stop near Smithsonian Castle: BLUE, GREEN, ORANGE, SILVER.

  • What’s the nearest metro station to Smithsonian Castle in Washington?

    The nearest metro station to Smithsonian Castle in Washington is Federal Triangle Metro Station. It’s a 10 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus station to Smithsonian Castle in Washington?

    The nearest bus stations to Smithsonian Castle in Washington are Independence St Ave & Lenfant Plaza and Independence Ave & 12th St. The closest one is a 4 min walk away.

  • What time is the first metro to Smithsonian Castle in Washington?

    The BLUE is the first metro that goes to Smithsonian Castle in Washington. It stops nearby at 5:18 AM.

  • What time is the last metro to Smithsonian Castle in Washington?

    The GREEN is the last metro that goes to Smithsonian Castle in Washington. It stops nearby at 12:16 AM.

  • What time is the first train to Smithsonian Castle in Washington?

    The MANASSAS LINE is the first train that goes to Smithsonian Castle in Washington. It stops nearby at 6:12 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Smithsonian Castle in Washington?

    The MANASSAS LINE is the last train that goes to Smithsonian Castle in Washington. It stops nearby at 7:08 PM.

  • What time is the first bus to Smithsonian Castle in Washington?

    The D40 is the first bus that goes to Smithsonian Castle in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:03 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Smithsonian Castle in Washington?

    The D50 is the last bus that goes to Smithsonian Castle in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:27 AM.

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Smithsonian Castle? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Independence St Ave & Lenfant Plaza; Independence Ave & 12th St; Independence & 12th St; SW Independence Av & SW 7th St; Constitution Ave @ 12th St; Constitution Av Nw+9 St NW; Constitution Ave & 10th St NW FS Eb; Federal Triangle Metro Station; Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station; L'Enfant Plaza.

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Smithsonian Castle Address: 1000 Jefferson Dr SW street in Washington

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Smithsonian Castle, WashingtonThe Smithsonian Institution Building, more commonly known as the Smithsonian Castle or simply The Castle, is a building on the National Mall housing the Smithsonian Institution's administrative offices and information center. Built as the first Smithsonian museum building, it is constructed of Seneca red sandstone in the Norman Revival style (a recalling of a 12th-century combination of late Romanesque and early Gothic motifs; built in the Gothic and Romanesque revival styles). It was completed in 1855 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965.
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