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How to get fromGaithersburg to Smithsonian Institutionby subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Smithsonian Institution by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway R
    48 min
    $2–3

  2. Line 101 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave to Medical Center Station & Bay Ebus bus 101
    2. Take the subway from Medical Center, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway R
    1h 25m
    $4–7

  3. Drive 21.5 mi

    1. Drive from Gaithersburg to Smithsonian Institutioncar car 21.5 mi
    40 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gaithersburg to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi taxi 21.5 mi
    40 min
    $60–80

Gaithersburg to Smithsonian Institution by subway and foot

Calendar1330Weekly Services
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.7 mi
  • Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 33 min.

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