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How to Get to Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) in Washington by Bus, Metro or Train?

Directions to Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) (Washington) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)

    BusBus: 11Y, 52, 612-WAR, 79, P6.TrainTrain: MANASSAS LINE, MARC.MetroMetro: METRORAIL BLUE LINE, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE, METRORAIL GREEN LINE, METRORAIL YELLOW LINE.

How to get to Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) by bus?

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How to get to Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) by train?

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How to get to Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) by metro?

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Bus stops near Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) in Washington

  • Independence St Ave & Lenfant Plaza, 4 min walk,
  • Independence Ave & L'Enfant Pl Sw Wb, 4 min walk,
  • Independence & 12th St, 5 min walk,
  • SW Independence Av & SW 12th St, 5 min walk,
  • 7th St @ Jefferson Dr SW, 6 min walk,
  • 7 St Sw+Jefferson Dr SW, 7 min walk,
  • Constitution Ave @ 12th St, 8 min walk,
  • Constitution Ave & 10th St NW FS Eb, 9 min walk,

Metro stations near Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) in Washington

  • Federal Triangle Metro Station, 10 min walk,
  • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station, 14 min walk,
  • L'Enfant Plaza, 19 min walk,

Bus lines to Smithsonian Institution Building (The 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,
  • 563, Pentagon / Neabsco Garage,
  • 612, Gainesville - Xfer at Pentagon To Woodbridge/Spotsy,
  • 612-WAR, Pentagon / Gainesville / Warrenton,
  • 923, Pentagon / L'Enfant / Navy Yard,
  • 52, South To L'Enfant Plaza,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)?

    The closest stations to Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) are:

    • Independence St Ave & Lenfant Plaza is 311 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Independence Ave & L'Enfant Pl Sw Wb is 318 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Independence & 12th St is 360 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • SW Independence Av & SW 12th St is 369 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • 7th St @ Jefferson Dr SW is 471 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • 7 St Sw+Jefferson Dr SW is 510 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Constitution Ave @ 12th St is 612 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Constitution Ave & 10th St NW FS Eb is 740 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • Federal Triangle Metro Station is 803 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station is 1165 yards away, 14 min walk.
    • L'Enfant Plaza is 1603 yards away, 19 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)?

    These bus lines stop near Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle): 11Y, 52, 612-WAR, 79, P6.

  • Which train lines stop near Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)?

    These train lines stop near Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle): MANASSAS LINE, MARC.

  • Which metro lines stop near Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle)?

    These metro lines stop near Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle): METRORAIL BLUE LINE, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE.

  • What’s the nearest metro station to Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) in Washington?

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

  • What’s the nearest bus station to Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) in Washington?

    The nearest bus stations to Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) in Washington are Independence St Ave & Lenfant Plaza and Independence Ave & L'Enfant Pl Sw Wb. The closest one is a 4 min walk away.

  • What time is the first metro to Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) in Washington?

    The METRORAIL BLUE LINE is the first metro that goes to Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) in Washington. It stops nearby at 5:17 AM.

  • What time is the last metro to Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) in Washington?

    The METRORAIL GREEN LINE is the last metro that goes to Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) in Washington. It stops nearby at 12:16 AM.

  • What time is the first train to Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) in Washington?

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

  • What time is the last train to Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) in Washington?

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

  • What time is the first bus to Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) in Washington?

    The 70 is the first bus that goes to Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:01 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) in Washington?

    The 52 is the last bus that goes to Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:25 AM.

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

Bus: 11Y, 52, 612-WAR, 79, P6, 681, 881, 883, 884, 885, 230, 250, 630, 725, 281, 481, 483, 484, 486.Train: MANASSAS LINE, MARC.Metro: METRORAIL BLUE LINE, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE, METRORAIL GREEN LINE, METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, FREDERICKSBURG LINE, MANASSAS LINE.

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Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle) Address: 1000 Jefferson Dr SW street in Washington

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