What is the cheapest way to get from Foggy Bottom to Smithsonian Station?

The cheapest way to get from Foggy Bottom to Smithsonian Station is to bus which costs $1 - $16 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Foggy Bottom to Smithsonian Station?

The fastest way to get from Foggy Bottom to Smithsonian Station is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $9 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Foggy Bottom and Smithsonian Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 18Th St & K St and arriving at Independence & 12Th St. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between Foggy Bottom and Smithsonian Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Foggy Bottom-GWU, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Foggy Bottom to Smithsonian Station?

The distance between Foggy Bottom and Smithsonian Station is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Foggy Bottom to Smithsonian Station without a car?

The best way to get from Foggy Bottom to Smithsonian Station without a car is to subway which takes 7 min and costs $2 - $3.

Where do I catch the Foggy Bottom to Smithsonian Station bus from?

Foggy Bottom to Smithsonian Station bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, depart from 18Th St & K St station.

Where do I catch the Foggy Bottom to Smithsonian Station train from?

Foggy Bottom to Smithsonian Station train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Foggy Bottom-GWU, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform station.

Where does the Foggy Bottom to Smithsonian Station bus arrive?

Foggy Bottom to Smithsonian Station bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, arrive at Independence & 12Th St station.

Where does the Foggy Bottom to Smithsonian Station train arrive?

Foggy Bottom to Smithsonian Station train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.

Where can I stay near Smithsonian Station?

There are 1532+ hotels available in Smithsonian Station.

Foggy Bottom to Smithsonian Station - 5 ways to travel via subway

Q: How long does it take to get from Foggy Bottom to Smithsonian Station?

The subway from Foggy Bottom-GWU, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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There are 5 ways to get from Foggy Bottom to Smithsonian Station by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Foggy Bottom-GWU, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway O / ...
7 min
$2–3
Line 281 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 18Th St & K St to Independence & 12Th Stbus 281 / ...
17 min
$1–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Foggy Bottom to Smithsonian Stationtaxi 2.3 mi
5 min
$9–12
Walk
1. Take the foot from Foggy Bottom to Smithsonian Stationwalk 2 mi
38 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from K St Nw + 19Th St Nw to Independence St Ave & Lenfant Plazabus Culpeper-Washington DC
24 min
$1–16

Foggy Bottom to Smithsonian Station by subway

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Distance: 2.1 mi
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Foggy Bottom, DC, USA and Smithsonian Station, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Foggy Bottom-GWU, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Loudoun County Transit operates a bus from 18Th St & K St to Independence & 12Th St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–11 and the journey takes 17 min.

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