What is the cheapest way to get from Baltimore Penn Station to Smithsonian Institution?

The cheapest way to get from Baltimore Penn Station to Smithsonian Institution is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 54 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Baltimore Penn Station to Smithsonian Institution?

The fastest way to get from Baltimore Penn Station to Smithsonian Institution is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Baltimore Penn Station and Smithsonian Institution?

No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore Penn Station to Smithsonian Institution station. However, there are services departing from MCCULLOH ST & PRESTON ST nb and arriving at Washington Union Station via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Baltimore Penn Station and Smithsonian Institution?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Baltimore Penn Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

Where do I catch the Baltimore Penn Station to Smithsonian Institution bus from?

Baltimore Penn Station to Smithsonian Institution bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from MCCULLOH ST & PRESTON ST nb station.

Where do I catch the Baltimore Penn Station to Smithsonian Institution train from?

Baltimore Penn Station to Smithsonian Institution train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.

Train or bus from Baltimore Penn Station to Smithsonian Institution?

The best way to get from Baltimore Penn Station to Smithsonian Institution is to line 73 bus and bus which takes 2h 8m and costs $7 - $22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $600 and takes 1h 29m.

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Baltimore Penn Station to Smithsonian Institution

Q: How far is it from Baltimore Penn Station to Smithsonian Institution?

The distance between Baltimore Penn Station and Smithsonian Institution is 42 miles. The road distance is 40.6 miles.

Q: How long does it take to get from Baltimore Penn Station to Smithsonian Institution?

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Baltimore Penn Station to Smithsonian Institution, including transfers.

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There are 5 ways to get from Baltimore Penn Station to Smithsonian Institution by train, subway, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway O / ...
1h 20m
$4–12
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
1h 29m
$2–600
Line 73 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from MCCULLOH ST & PRESTON ST nb to HAINES ST & WARNER ST wbbus 73
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
2h 8m
$7–22
Drive 40.4 mi
1. Drive from Baltimore Penn Station to Smithsonian Institutioncar 40.4 mi
54 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Baltimore Penn Station to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi 40.4 mi
54 min
$110–140

Baltimore Penn Station to Smithsonian Institution by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 42.1 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Baltimore Penn Station, MD, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Baltimore Penn Station to Smithsonian Institution via MCCULLOH ST & PRESTON ST nb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $12–27 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Two other operators also service this route.

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