Rome2Rio

How to get fromFord's Theatre to Smithsonian Institutionby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

Find Transport to Smithsonian Institution

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Ford's Theatre to Smithsonian Institution by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway B / ...
    10 min
    $2–3

  2. Line 281 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from F St NW & 11th St NW to Independence & 9Th Stbus bus 281 / ...
    16 min
    $1–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ford's Theatre to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi taxi 1.3 mi
    2 min
    $7–9

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Ford's Theatre to Smithsonian Institutionwalk walk 3,800 ft
    13 min

  5. Line 953 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pennsylvania Ave @ 10th St NW to 7th St @ Independence Ave SWbus bus 943 / ...
    15 min
    $11

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 11TH ST & E ST NW sb to 7Th St & Maryland & Independence Aves. Swbus bus No. 820 Line from Washington DC
    18 min
    $1–16

  7. Bus via 14 St NW+G St NW

    1. Take the bus from 14 St NW+G St NW to Independence Av SW+12 St SWbus bus D50
    19 min
    $3

Ford's Theatre to Smithsonian Institution by foot and subway

Calendar2039Weekly Services
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ford's Theatre to Smithsonian Institution.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1.1 mi
  • Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Ford's Theatre, DC, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Metro Center, 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 2 min. Alternatively, Loudoun County Transit operates a bus from F St NW & 11th St NW to Independence & 9Th St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–11 and the journey takes 10 min.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Eurostar, 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, and How to get from London City Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers