The average train between Union Station and Smithsonian Station takes 13 min and the fastest train takes 11 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Union Station to Smithsonian 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 Union Station and Smithsonian Station. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Union Station is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Smithsonian Station at 12:12 AM. 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 Union Station to Smithsonian Station. However, there are services departing from Union Station station and arriving at Smithsonian Station station via Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13 min.
Union Station to Smithsonian Station train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform.
Union Station to Smithsonian Station train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
The distance between Union Station and Smithsonian Station is 2.1 km. The road distance is 3 km.
You can take a subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform via Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform in around 9 min.
