The train between Ballston and Smithsonian Institution takes 17 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Ballston 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.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Ballston and Smithsonian Institution. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballston is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Smithsonian Institution at 6:07 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 17 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ballston station and arriving at Smithsonian Institution station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
Ballston to Smithsonian Institution train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Ballston to Smithsonian Institution train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
The distance between Ballston and Smithsonian Institution is 7.5 km. The road distance is 10 km.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 17 min.