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How to get fromNational Harbor to Smithsonian Institutionby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from St George Bl+Waterfront St to King St-Old Town+Bay Jbus bus P90
    2. Take the subway from King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway Y / ...
    46 min
    $4–5

  2. Drive 9.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from National Harbor to Smithsonian Institutioncar car 9.3 mi
    15 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St George Bl+Waterfront St to D St SW+6 St SWbus bus C11
    1h 14m
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from National Harbor to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi taxi 9.3 mi
    15 min
    $29–35

National Harbor to Smithsonian Institution by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar260Weekly Services
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 14.5 mi
  • Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between National Harbor, MD, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from St George Bl+Waterfront St to D St SW+6 St SW every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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