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How to get fromPittsburgh to Smithsonian Institutionby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, subway, or train

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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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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164 / ...
    5h 33m
    $35–75

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train Floridian
    7h 44m
    $92–183

  3. Drive 230.5 mi

    1. Drive from Pittsburgh to Smithsonian Institutioncar car 230.5 mi
    4h 45m
    $43–61

  4. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PIT - DCA
    3h 46m

  5. Bus via 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164 / ...
    5h 38m
    $42–76

  6. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PIT - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 15m

  7. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway

    1. Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane PIT - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway subway
    4h 44m

  8. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane JST - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    4h 45m
    $76–331

Pittsburgh to Smithsonian Institution by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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 $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Rockville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 6h 56m.

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