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How to get fromFranconia–Springfield Station to Smithsonian Institutionby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Franconia–Springfield Station to Smithsonian Institution by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway B
    42 min
    $2–3

  2. Line 396 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from North Backlick P&R to Metro Pentagon Bay L7bus bus 394 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Pentagon, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway Y / ...
    1h 9m
    $3–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Franconia–Springfield Station to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi taxi 13.5 mi
    17 min
    $40–50

  4. Drive 13.5 mi

    1. Drive from Franconia–Springfield Station to Smithsonian Institutioncar car 13.5 mi
    17 min
    $3–4

Franconia–Springfield Station to Smithsonian Institution by subway and foot

Calendar675Weekly Services
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 18.8 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Franconia–Springfield Station, VA, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 39 min.

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