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

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There are 5 ways to get from Franconia–Springfield Station to Smithsonian Institution by train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from 2 to 4train train Fredericksburg Line
    37 min
    $5–9

  2. Subway

    cheapest
    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

  3. Line 396 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Backlick North Park And Ride 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
    $4–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Franconia–Springfield Station to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi taxi 13.8 mi
    17 min
    $40–50

  5. Drive  13.8 mi

    1. Drive from Franconia–Springfield Station to Smithsonian Institutioncar car 13.8 mi
    17 min
    $3–4

Franconia–Springfield Station to Smithsonian Institution by train and foot

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.2 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

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

Virginia Railway Express operates a train from 2 to 4 4 times a day. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 29 min.

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