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How to get fromNavy Yard to Smithsonian Institutionby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Navy Yard to Smithsonian Institution by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Capitol South, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway subway B / ...
    8 min
    $2–3

  2. Subway via Navy Yard-Ballpark, Green Line Center Platform

    1. Take the subway from Navy Yard-Ballpark, Green Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway G
    12 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus via D St SW+6 St SW

    1. Take the bus from M St SE+4 St SE to D St SW+6 St SWbus bus C11 / ...
    22 min
    $2–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Navy Yard to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi taxi 2.1 mi
    4 min
    $9–11

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from M St @ 4th St SE to Independence Ave SW @ 12th St SWbus bus 563 / ...
    24 min
    $11

  6. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Navy Yard to Smithsonian Institutionwalk walk 1.9 mi
    35 min

Navy Yard to Smithsonian Institution by subway and foot

Calendar2039Weekly Services
Duration8 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.5 mi
  • Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Navy Yard, DC, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Capitol South, 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 5 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from M St SE+4 St SE to D St SW+6 St SW every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Omniride also services this route hourly.

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