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How to get to Smithsonian Station in Washington by metro, bus or train?

Directions to Smithsonian Station (Washington) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Smithsonian Station

    BusBus: 52, 563, 923, 281, 481.TrainTrain: MARC.MetroMetro: METRORAIL BLUE LINE, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE, METRORAIL GREEN LINE, METRORAIL YELLOW LINE.

How to get to Smithsonian Station by bus?

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How to get to Smithsonian Station by metro?

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Bus stops near Smithsonian Station in Washington

  • Independence & 12th St, 1 min walk,
  • SW Independence Av & SW 12th St, 1 min walk,
  • Independence St Ave & 12th St, 1 min walk,
  • Jefferson Drive And 12th Street SW (Eb), 2 min walk,

Metro stations near Smithsonian Station in Washington

  • Smithsonian Metrorail, 1 min walk,
  • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station, 9 min walk,
  • L'Enfant Plaza, 9 min walk,

Bus lines to Smithsonian Station in Washington

  • 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,
  • 230, 230/12 Severna Park,
  • 250, 250/7 Kent Island,
  • 630, 630/8 La Plata,
  • 725, 725/4 California,
  • 563, Pentagon / L'Enfant Plaza / Navy Yard,
  • 612, Pentagon / Gainesville - University Lot,
  • 923, Pentagon / L'Enfant / Navy Yard,
  • 52, South To L'Enfant Plaza,
  • 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,
  • NMS, Lincoln Memorial,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Smithsonian Station?

    The closest stations to Smithsonian Station are:

    • Independence & 12th St is 21 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Smithsonian Metrorail is 28 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • SW Independence Av & SW 12th St is 30 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Independence St Ave & 12th St is 48 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Jefferson Drive And 12th Street SW (Eb) is 112 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station is 674 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • L'Enfant Plaza is 748 yards away, 9 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Smithsonian Station?

    These bus lines stop near Smithsonian Station: 52, 563, 923.

  • Which train line stops near Smithsonian Station?

    MARC

  • Which metro lines stop near Smithsonian Station?

    These metro lines stop near Smithsonian Station: METRORAIL BLUE LINE, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE.

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

    The nearest metro station to Smithsonian Station in Washington is Smithsonian Metrorail. It’s a 1 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stops to Smithsonian Station in Washington are Independence & 12th St, SW Independence Av & SW 12th St and Independence St Ave & 12th St. The closest one is a 1 min walk away.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The 52 is the first bus that goes to Smithsonian Station in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:05 AM.

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

    The 52 is the last bus that goes to Smithsonian Station in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:26 AM.

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Public Transit to Smithsonian Station in Washington

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Smithsonian Station? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Independence & 12th St; Smithsonian Metrorail; SW Independence Av & SW 12th St; Independence St Ave & 12th St; Jefferson Drive And 12th Street SW (Eb); Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station; L'Enfant Plaza.

Bus: 52, 563, 923, 281, 481, 483, 484, 486, 230, 250, 630, 725, 681, 881, 883, 884, 885.Train: 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 Station Address: Smithsonian Station, Washington, DC 20024, USA street in Washington

Smithsonian Station, Washington
Smithsonian Station, WashingtonSmithsonian station is a Washington Metro station at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., United States. The side platformed station was opened on July 1, 1977, and is operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). It is a stop on the Blue, Orange and Silver Lines. The station's south entrance is at the southwest corner of Independence Avenue and 12th Street, Southwest, the street elevator is at the northwest corner of the same intersection, and the north entrance is on the south side of the Mall near Jefferson Drive, Southwest. The station is named for its proximity to the Smithsonian Institution's museums and is close to the Washington Monument, the Tidal Basin and other tourist attractions on and near the National Mall. The station is also near several federal office buildings, including those of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Energy.
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