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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 10m and the fastest bus takes 4h 18m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week 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 10m
Duration
277 mi
Distance
$40
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Grand Central Terminal to Smithsonian Institution bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Grand Central Terminal and Smithsonian Institution. The service departs Grand Central Terminal at 9:30 PM at night, which arrives into Smithsonian Institution at 02:08:48. All services require a transfer at New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    CoachRunWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 38m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    CoachRunWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 18m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    CoachRunWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 58m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    CoachRunWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 18m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Grand Central Terminal to Smithsonian Institution? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 277.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

CoachRun operates a bus from New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave 5 times a week. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 4h.

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