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How to get fromGermantown to Smithsonian Institutionby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Germantown to Smithsonian Institution by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, subway

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    1. Take the train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC ebtrain train Marc
    2. Take the subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway R
    1h 3m
    $4–9

  2. Line 61 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Germantown Rd & Bowman Mill Dr to Shady Grove Station & Bay Cbus bus 61
    2. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway R
    1h 34m
    $4–7

  3. Drive 26.7 mi

    1. Drive from Germantown to Smithsonian Institutioncar car 26.7 mi
    44 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Germantown to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi taxi 26.7 mi
    44 min
    $75–95

  5. Line 100 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B to Shady Grove Station & Bay Ebus bus 100
    2. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway R
    1h 5m
    $4–7

Germantown to Smithsonian Institution by train, subway, and foot

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 25.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Germantown to Smithsonian Institution. However, you can take the train to ROCKVILLE MARC eb, walk to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, take the subway to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, then walk to Smithsonian Institution. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Germantown Rd & Bowman Mill Dr to Smithsonian Institution via Shady Grove Station & Bay C, Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform in around 1h 34m.

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