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Trip Overview

The average bus between Potomac and Smithsonian Institution takes 1h 17m and the fastest bus takes 1h. There is an hourly bus service from Potomac 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.

1h 17m
Duration
17 mi
Distance
$5
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Potomac to Smithsonian Institution bus times

Buses run hourly between Potomac and Smithsonian Institution. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Potomac is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Smithsonian Institution at 8:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Friendship Heights+Bay J and take an average of 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 25m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 19m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 17m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 8m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 12m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 12m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 2m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 8m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 2m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 8m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 8m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 12m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 12m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 9m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 13m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 13m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 2m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 8m • 1 change
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Potomac 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.

Map of how to get from Potomac to Smithsonian Institution.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 16.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?

You can take a bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to Smithsonian Institution via Friendship Heights+Bay J, Friendship Heights+Bay C, and New York Av NW+12 St NW in around 1h 30m.

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