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Two ways to Travel from Union Station to Smithsonian Station
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Cheapest
By car (2 683 km)
Fastest
Plane from Union Station (Colorado Springs Airport) to Smithsonian Station (Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport)
Transport providers
Train operators
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Metro
Ave. Duration:
5 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.42–$2.68
Train from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian,
Ave. Duration:
3 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$0.05–$0.11
Bus from E St NE+Columbus Circle NE to E
Ave. Duration:
8 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.53
Bus operators
Loudoun County Transit
Phone:
+1 703-771-5665
Website:
loudoun.gov/4121/Transit-Commuter-Services
Bus from N Capitol St & Massachussetts Ave to Independence
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$1.08–$12.30
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Union Station to Smithsonian Station?
The cheapest way to get from Union Station to Smithsonian Station is to line 681 bus which costs $1 - $10.87 and takes 18 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Union Station to Smithsonian Station?
The fastest way to get from Union Station to Smithsonian Station is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $10.87 - $14.13 .
Is there a direct bus between Union Station and Smithsonian Station?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from N Capitol St & Massachussetts Ave and arriving at Independence St Ave & 12Th St. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
Is there a direct train between Union Station and Smithsonian Station?
No, there is no direct train from Union Station station to Smithsonian Station. However, there are services departing from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform via Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10 min.
How far is it from Union Station to Smithsonian Station?
The distance between Union Station and Smithsonian Station is 3 km.
How do I travel from Union Station to Smithsonian Station without a car?
The best way to get from Union Station to Smithsonian Station without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $2.07 - $2.39 .
How long does it take to get from Union Station to Smithsonian Station?
It takes approximately 10 min to get from Union Station to Smithsonian Station, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Union Station to Smithsonian Station bus from?
Union Station to Smithsonian Station bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, depart from N Capitol St & Massachussetts Ave station.
Where do I catch the Union Station to Smithsonian Station train from?
Union Station to Smithsonian Station train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform.
Where does the Union Station to Smithsonian Station bus arrive?
Union Station to Smithsonian Station bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, arrive at Independence St Ave & 12Th St station.
Where does the Union Station to Smithsonian Station train arrive?
Union Station to Smithsonian Station train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform station.
Where can I stay near Smithsonian Station?
There are 1520+ hotels available in Smithsonian Station. Prices start at $60.61 per night.
