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

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There are 5 ways to get from Fairfax to Smithsonian Institution by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway O
    34 min
    $2–3

  2. Line 698 bus

    1. Take the bus from Vienna Metro to Metro Pentagon Bay L6bus bus 698
    50 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Fairfax to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi taxi 17.2 mi
    27 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 17.2 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfax to Smithsonian Institutioncar car 17.2 mi
    27 min
    $4–5

  5. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from University Dr+North St to Vienna+Bay Lbus bus F50
    2. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway O
    1h
    $4–5

Fairfax to Smithsonian Institution by subway and foot

Calendar667Weekly Services
Duration34 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.6 mi
  • Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, Fairfax Connector operates a bus from Vienna Metro to Metro Pentagon Bay L6 every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 33 min.

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