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How to get fromNational Mall to Smithsonian Institutionby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from National Mall to Smithsonian Institution by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 7th & Independence NW to Washington, DC - Independence & 12th West Sidebus bus Culpeper-Washington DC
    13 min
    $1–16

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from National Mall to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi taxi 1.1 mi
    3 min
    $6–8

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from National Mall to Smithsonian Institutionwalk walk 1,270 ft
    4 min

National Mall to Smithsonian Institution by foot and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration13 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,310 ft
  • Duration: 13 min

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

Academy Bus operates a bus from Washington, DC - 7th & Independence NW to Washington, DC - Independence & 12th West Side 5 times a week. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 5 min.

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