There are 8 ways to get from Pittsburgh to Smithsonian Institution by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, subway, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
5h 33m$35–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
7h 44m$73–159Drive 230.5 mi
- Drive from Pittsburgh to Smithsonian Institutioncar 230.5 mi
4h 45m$43–61Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PIT - DCA
3h 42mBus via 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
5h 39m$39–62Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PIT - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 14mBus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway
- Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PIT - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway
4h 44mTrain to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane JST - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 39m$76–374
Pittsburgh to Smithsonian Institution by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pittsburgh to Smithsonian Institution is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Pittsburgh to Smithsonian Institution is to train and fly and subway which takes 4h 39m and costs $75 - $380.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Pittsburgh station to Smithsonian Institution. However, there are services departing from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Pittsburgh and Smithsonian Institution is 243 miles. The road distance is 231.9 miles.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Smithsonian Institution without a car is to bus which takes 5h 33m and costs $35 - $60.
The bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station takes 5h 5m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Pittsburgh to Smithsonian Institution bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Pittsburgh to Smithsonian Institution train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Pittsburgh to Smithsonian Institution is to bus which takes 5h 33m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Pittsburgh, PA, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Rockville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 6h 56m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Pittsburgh to Smithsonian Institution bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Pittsburgh to Smithsonian Institution train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rockville Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pittsburgh to Smithsonian Institution is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Pittsburgh to Smithsonian Institution.
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