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Grand Central Terminal to Smithsonian Institution buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Grand Central Terminal and Smithsonian Institution takes 5h 55m and the fastest bus takes 4h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Grand Central Terminal to Smithsonian Institution. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 55m
Duration
278 mi
Distance
$55
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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best
  1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus bus New York
5h 15m
$47–86

Grand Central Terminal to Smithsonian Institution bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Grand Central Terminal and Smithsonian Institution. The earliest departure is at 1:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Grand Central Terminal is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Smithsonian Institution at 3:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Port Authority Bus Terminal and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 277.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?

Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $45–150 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.

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