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How to get to Smithsonian Institution by Bus?

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Bus stations near Smithsonian Institution in Washington

  • E St Nw+21 St NW,2 min walk,
  • F St Nw+21 St NW,2 min walk,
  • Virginia Ave @ 21st St Nw,3 min walk,
  • Virginia Ave NW And 21st St NW,4 min walk,
  • Virginia Ave & 21st St - State Dept,4 min walk,
  • 19th St & E St,4 min walk,
  • 20th St & E St NW Nb,5 min walk,
  • 19th St & F St,6 min walk,
  • C St & 21 St Nw Fs Eb,6 min walk,

Metro stations near Smithsonian Institution in Washington

  • Dupont Circle Metro Station,7 min walk,
  • Foggy Bottom Gwu Kennedy Center Metro Station,15 min walk,

Bus lines to Smithsonian Institution in Washington

  • 42,South To Kennedy Center,
  • 43,North To Mt Pleasant Via Adams Morgan,
  • 31,South To Potomac Park,
  • 32,West To Potomac Park,
  • 36,West To Potomac Park,
  • 699,699 Downtown D.C.,
  • 541,541 - Route 630 Lot,
  • 601,State Department / Washington Dc,
  • 971,Horner / Telegraph / Dale City Lots Via Minnieville,
  • 981,Lake Ridge,
  • 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,
  • 681,East Gate Via Stone Ridge II,
  • 881,Leesburg Via Dulles Transit Center,
  • 883,Harmony,
  • 884,Dulles Transit Center/Leesburg/Harmony,
  • 885,Leesburg/Harmony,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Smithsonian Institution?

    The closest stations to Smithsonian Institution are:

    • E St Nw+21 St NW is 126 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • F St Nw+21 St NW is 155 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Virginia Ave NW And 21st St NW is 233 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Virginia Ave @ 21st St Nw is 234 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Virginia Ave & 21st St - State Dept is 252 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 19th St & E St is 311 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 20th St & E St NW Nb is 364 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • 19th St & F St is 441 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • C St & 21 St Nw Fs Eb is 469 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Dupont Circle Metro Station is 492 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Foggy Bottom Gwu Kennedy Center Metro Station is 1166 yards away, 15 min walk.
  • Which Bus lines stop near Smithsonian Institution?

    These Bus lines stop near Smithsonian Institution: 32, 33, 36, 3Y, 43, 981, X2

  • Which Train lines stop near Smithsonian Institution?

    These Train lines stop near Smithsonian Institution: MANASSAS LINE

  • Which Metro lines stop near Smithsonian Institution?

    These Metro lines stop near Smithsonian Institution: METRORAIL BLUE LINE, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE

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

    The nearest metro station to Smithsonian Institution in Washington is Dupont Circle Metro Station. It’s a 7 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stops to Smithsonian Institution in Washington are E St Nw+21 St NW and F St Nw+21 St NW. The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

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

    The METRORAIL BLUE LINE is the first Metro that goes to Smithsonian Institution in Washington. It stops nearby at 5:25 AM.

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

    The METRORAIL RED LINE is the last Metro that goes to Smithsonian Institution in Washington. It stops nearby at 12:10 AM.

  • What time is the first Bus to Smithsonian Institution in Washington?

    The 32 is the first Bus that goes to Smithsonian Institution in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:05 AM.

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

    The 32 is the last Bus that goes to Smithsonian Institution in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:34 AM.

  • How much is the Metro fare to Smithsonian Institution?

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

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