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How to get fromHoward University to Smithsonian Institutionby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Howard University to Smithsonian Institution by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Georgia Av NW+Howard Pl NW to 9 St NW+Constitution Av NWbus bus D40 / ...
    27 min
    $3

  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from U St, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform to Archives, Green/Yellow Line Center Platformsubway subway G / ...
    30 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Howard University to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi taxi 3 mi
    6 min
    $11–14

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Howard University to Smithsonian Institutionwalk walk 2.6 mi
    50 min

Howard University to Smithsonian Institution by foot and bus

Calendar1232Weekly Services
Duration27 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.8 mi
  • Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Howard University, DC, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Georgia Av NW+Howard Pl NW to 9 St NW+Constitution Av NW every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from U St, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform to Archives, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 6 min.

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