What is the cheapest way to get from L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian Institution?

The cheapest way to get from L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian Institution is to bus via Maine Av SW+9 St SW which costs $3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian Institution?

The fastest way to get from L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian Institution is to taxi which takes 1 min and costs $5 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between L'Enfant Plaza and Smithsonian Institution?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Maine Av SW+9 St SW and arriving at Independence Av SW+12 St SW. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

Is there a direct train between L'Enfant Plaza and Smithsonian Institution?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

How far is it from L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian Institution?

The distance between L'Enfant Plaza and Smithsonian Institution is 4771 feet.

How do I travel from L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian Institution without a car?

The best way to get from L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian Institution without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $2 - $3.

Where do I catch the L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian Institution bus from?

L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian Institution bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Maine Av SW+9 St SW station.

Where do I catch the L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian Institution train from?

L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian Institution train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform station.

Where does the L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian Institution bus arrive?

L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian Institution bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Independence Av SW+12 St SW station.

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L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian Institution - 5 ways to travel via subway

Q: How long does it take to get from L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian Institution?

The subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform takes 2 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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There are 5 ways to get from L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian Institution by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway B / ...
10 min
$2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi 3,450 ft
1 min
$5–7
Walk
1. Take the walk from L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian Institutionwalk 2,590 ft
9 min
Bus via Maine Av SW+9 St SW
1. Take the bus from Maine Av SW+9 St SW to Independence Av SW+12 St SWbus D50
15 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 7th St @ E St SW to Independence Ave SW @ 12th St SWbus 563 / ...
16 min
$11

L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian Institution by foot and subway

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Distance: 4,770 ft
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between L'Enfant Plaza, DC, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Maine Av SW+9 St SW to Independence Av SW+12 St SW every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 4 min.

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