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How to get fromBowie to Smithsonian Institutionby bus, subway, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Bowie to Smithsonian Institution by bus, subway, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, subway via New Carrollton+Bay B

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    1. Take the bus from Northview Dr + Collington Rd to New Carrollton+Bay Bbus bus P71
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway subway O / ...
    48 min
    $3–4

  2. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Evergreen Pw+Emerald Ln to Downtown Largo+Bay Cbus bus P72
    2. Take the subway from Downtown Largo, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway subway B / ...
    1h 24m
    $4–5

  3. Drive 19.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bowie to Smithsonian Institutioncar car 19.7 mi
    26 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bowie to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi taxi 19.7 mi
    26 min
    $55–70

Bowie to Smithsonian Institution by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.1 mi
  • Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Bowie, MD, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bowie to Smithsonian Institution. However, you can take the bus to New Carrollton+Bay B, walk to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform, take the subway to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform, then walk to Smithsonian Institution. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Evergreen Pw+Emerald Ln to Smithsonian Institution via Downtown Largo+Bay C, Downtown Largo, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform, and Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform in around 1h 24m.

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