There are 4 ways to get from Gainesville to Smithsonian Institution by bus, subway, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way to N Fairfax Dr @ N Lincoln Stbus 622
- Take the subway from Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway O / ...
1h 2m$13–14Drive 35.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gainesville to Smithsonian Institutioncar 35.2 mi
40 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gainesville to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi 35.2 mi
40 min$100–130Bus
- Take the bus from University Commuter Lot to 14th St @ Independence Ave SWbus 611 / ...
2h 3m$22
Gainesville to Smithsonian Institution by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Smithsonian Institution is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Smithsonian Institution is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to Smithsonian Institution. However, there are services departing from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way and arriving at 14th St @ Independence Ave SW via University Commuter Lot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Gainesville and Smithsonian Institution is 36 miles. The road distance is 35.4 miles.
The best way to get from Gainesville to Smithsonian Institution without a car is to bus and subway which takes 1h 2m and costs $13 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Gainesville to Smithsonian Institution, including transfers.
Gainesville to Smithsonian Institution bus services, operated by Omniride, depart from University Commuter Lot station.
Gainesville to Smithsonian Institution bus services, operated by Omniride, arrive at 14th St @ Independence Ave SW station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to Smithsonian Institution is 35 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Gainesville to Smithsonian Institution.
There are 1526+ hotels available in Smithsonian Institution.
What companies run services between Gainesville, VA, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?
Omniride operates a bus from University Commuter Lot to 14th St @ Independence Ave SW hourly. Tickets cost $9–11 and the journey takes 1h 1m.
Subway from Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 703-730-6664
- Website
- Omiride Home
Bus from Heathcote Blvd @ Trek Way to N Fairfax Dr @ N Lincoln St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Website
- Omiride Home
Bus from University Commuter Lot to 14th St @ Independence Ave SW
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Website
- Omiride Home
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