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: 563, 611, 923, D4X, D50.
  • TrainTrain: NORTHEAST REGIONAL.
  • MetroMetro: BLUE, ORANGE, SILVER, GREEN, YELLOW.

How to get to Smithsonian Station by bus?

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How to get to Smithsonian Station by train?

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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,
  • Sw 12th St & Sw C St, 4 min walk,
  • 12st St & D St SW, 5 min walk,

Metro stations near Smithsonian Station in Washington

  • Federal Triangle Metro Station, 7 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, Dulles Transit Center - 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 / Neabsco Garage,
  • 612, Gainesville - Xfer at Pentagon To Woodbridge/Spotsy,
  • 612-WAR, Pentagon / Gainesville / Warrenton,
  • 923, Pentagon / L'Enfant / Navy Yard,
  • D50, North To 14+Colorado Av,
  • 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,
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.
    • SW Independence Av & SW 12th St is 46 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Independence St Ave & 12th St is 61 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Sw 12th St & Sw C St is 273 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 12st St & D St SW is 348 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Federal Triangle Metro Station is 538 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • L'Enfant Plaza is 753 yards away, 9 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Smithsonian Station?

    These bus lines stop near Smithsonian Station: 563, 611, 923, D4X, D50.

  • Which train line stops near Smithsonian Station?

    NORTHEAST REGIONAL (Boston)

  • Which metro lines stop near Smithsonian Station?

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

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

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

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

    The nearest bus stations 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 BLUE 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 GREEN is the last metro that goes to Smithsonian Station in Washington. It stops nearby at 12:16 AM.

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

    The D50 is the first bus that goes to Smithsonian Station in Washington. It stops nearby at 3:07 AM.

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

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

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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; SW Independence Av & SW 12th St; Independence St Ave & 12th St; Sw 12th St & Sw C St; 12st St & D St SW; Federal Triangle Metro Station; L'Enfant Plaza.

Bus: 563, 611, 923, D4X, D50, 281, 481, 483, 484, 486, 230, 250, 630, 725, 681, 881, 883, 884, 885, A40.Train: NORTHEAST REGIONAL.Metro: BLUE, ORANGE, SILVER, GREEN, YELLOW, 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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