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How to get fromAmerican University to Smithsonian Institutionby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from American University to Smithsonian Institution by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NW to Massachusetts Av NW+20 St NWbus bus D90
    2. Take the subway from Dupont Circle, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway R
    42 min
    $4–5

  2. Drive 5.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from American University to Smithsonian Institutioncar car 5.5 mi
    11 min
    $1–2

  3. Bus, subway via Fort Totten+Bay C

    1. Take the bus from Nebraska Av NW+American Univ to Fort Totten+Bay Cbus bus C81
    2. Take the subway from Fort Totten, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 2 Platformsubway subway G / ...
    1h 10m
    $4–5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from American University to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi taxi 5.5 mi
    11 min
    $18–23

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway R
    45 min
    $2–3

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW to New York Av NW+12 St NWbus bus D80
    1h 12m
    $3

American University to Smithsonian Institution by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar318Weekly Services
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.5 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between American University, DC, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW to New York Av NW+12 St NW every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 34 min.

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