The average train between Smithsonian Station and Union Station takes 13 min and the fastest train takes 11 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Smithsonian Station to Union Station. 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 10 minutes between Smithsonian Station and Union Station. The earliest departure is at 5:18 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Smithsonian Station is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Union Station at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Smithsonian Station to Union Station. However, there are services departing from Smithsonian Station station and arriving at Union Station station via Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13 min.
Smithsonian Station to Union Station train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station.
Smithsonian Station to Union Station train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform.
The distance between Smithsonian Station and Union Station is 2.1 km. The road distance is 3 km.
You can take a subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform in around 10 min.