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

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There are 5 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+Barry Pl NW to 7 St SW+Independence Av SWbus 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 walk from Howard University to Smithsonian Institutionwalk walk 2.6 mi
    50 min

  5. Bus via 7 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW

    1. Take the bus from Georgia Av NW+Howard Pl NW to 7 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NWbus bus D40 / ...
    27 min
    $3

Howard University to Smithsonian Institution by foot and bus

Calendar119Weekly 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+Barry Pl NW to 7 St SW+Independence Av SW hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 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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