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How to get fromMount Vernon to Smithsonian Institutionby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 151 bus, subway

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    1. Take the bus from Janna Lee Ave and Buckman Rd to Huntington Metrobus bus 151 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Huntington, Yellow Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway Y
    55 min
    $3–5

  2. Line 171 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Hwy and Martha St to Huntington Metro North Bay Cbus bus 171
    2. Take the subway from Huntington, Yellow Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway Y
    1h 4m
    $3–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mount Vernon to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi taxi 12.8 mi
    23 min
    $35–50

  4. Drive 12.8 mi

    1. Drive from Mount Vernon to Smithsonian Institutioncar car 12.8 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

Mount Vernon to Smithsonian Institution by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar314Weekly Services
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.4 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Mount Vernon, VA, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mount Vernon to Smithsonian Institution. However, you can take the line 151 bus to Huntington Metro, walk to Huntington, Yellow Line Center Platform, take the subway to L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 1 Platform, then walk to Smithsonian Institution. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond Hwy and Martha St to Smithsonian Institution via Huntington Metro North Bay C, Huntington, Yellow Line Center Platform, and L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 1 Platform in around 1h 4m.

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