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How to get fromNorth Bethesda to Smithsonian Stationby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from North Bethesda to Smithsonian Station by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from North Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway R
    37 min
    $2–3

  2. Line 5 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Old Georgetown Rd & Grand Park Ave to Silver Spring Station & Bay 232bus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from Silver Spring+Bay 104 to 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NWbus bus D6x / ...
    1h 32m
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from North Bethesda to Smithsonian Stationtaxi taxi 13.1 mi
    26 min
    $40–50

  4. Drive 13.1 mi

    1. Drive from North Bethesda to Smithsonian Stationcar car 13.1 mi
    26 min
    $3–4

North Bethesda to Smithsonian Station by subway and foot

Calendar1330Weekly Services
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.8 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between North Bethesda, MD, USA and Smithsonian Station, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from North Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Georgetown Rd & Grand Park Ave to Smithsonian Station via Silver Spring Station & Bay 232, Silver Spring+Bay 104, and 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW in around 1h 32m.

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