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Bus stations near Smithsonian Castle in Washington

  • Independence St Ave & Lenfant Plaza,2 min walk,
  • Independence Ave & L'Enfant Pl Sw Wb,2 min walk,
  • Independence & 9th St,3 min walk,
  • SW Independence Av & SW 12th St,4 min walk,
  • Jefferson Drive And 12th Street SW (Eb),5 min walk,
  • Independence Ave & 12th St,5 min walk,
  • Constitution Ave And 12th St,8 min walk,
  • Constitution Ave & 10th St NW FS Eb,9 min walk,

Metro stations near Smithsonian Castle in Washington

  • Smithsonian Metrorail,4 min walk,
  • L'Enfant Plaza,7 min walk,

Bus lines to Smithsonian Castle in Washington

  • 681,East Gate Via Stone Ridge II,
  • 881,Leesburg Via Dulles Transit Center,
  • 883,Harmony,
  • 884,Dulles Transit Center/Leesburg/Harmony,
  • 885,Leesburg/Harmony,
  • 886,Brambleton Via Dulles Transit Center,
  • 230,230/12 Severna Park,
  • 250,250/7 Kent Island,
  • 630,630/12 La Plata,
  • 725,725/3 Washington Dc,
  • 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,Brambleton - H ST & 4TH ST,
  • NMS,Lincoln Memorial,
  • 563,Pentagon / L'Enfant Plaza / Navy Yard,
  • 612,Pentagon / Gainesville - University Lot,
  • 923,Pentagon / L'Enfant / Navy Yard,
  • 52,North To 14th & Colorado,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Smithsonian Castle?

    The closest stations to Smithsonian Castle are:

    • Independence St Ave & Lenfant Plaza is 82 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Independence Ave & L'Enfant Pl Sw Wb is 90 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Independence & 9th St is 223 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Jefferson Drive And 12th Street SW (Eb) is 311 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • SW Independence Av & SW 12th St is 311 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Smithsonian Metrorail is 312 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Independence Ave & 12th St is 320 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • L'Enfant Plaza is 571 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Constitution Ave And 12th St is 581 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Constitution Ave & 10th St NW FS Eb is 676 yards away, 9 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Smithsonian Castle?

    These Bus lines stop near Smithsonian Castle: 33, 612, 70

  • Which Train lines stop near Smithsonian Castle?

    These Train lines stop near Smithsonian Castle: MANASSAS LINE, MARC

  • Which Metro lines stop near Smithsonian Castle?

    These Metro lines stop near Smithsonian Castle: METRORAIL BLUE LINE, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE

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

    The nearest metro station to Smithsonian Castle in Washington is Smithsonian Metrorail. It’s a 4 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stops to Smithsonian Castle in Washington are Independence St Ave & Lenfant Plaza and Independence Ave & L'Enfant Pl Sw Wb. The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

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

    The METRORAIL BLUE LINE is the first Metro that goes to Smithsonian Castle in Washington. It stops nearby at 5:17 AM.

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

    The METRORAIL GREEN LINE 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 52 is the first Bus that goes to Smithsonian Castle in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:05 AM.

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

    The 52 is the last Bus that goes to Smithsonian Castle in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:25 AM.

  • How much is the Metro fare to Smithsonian Castle?

    The Metro fare to Smithsonian Castle costs about $2.00 - $6.00.

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Smithsonian Castle Address: 1000 Jefferson Dr SW street in Washington

Smithsonian Castle, Washington
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 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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