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How to get fromPotomac Avenue Station to Smithsonian Institutionby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Potomac Avenue Station to Smithsonian Institution by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway subway O / ...
    12 min
    $2–3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pennsylvania Av SE+14 St SE to E St NW+11 St NWbus bus D10 / ...
    30 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Potomac Avenue Station to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi taxi 2.7 mi
    5 min
    $10–13

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Potomac Avenue Station to Smithsonian Institutionwalk walk 2.4 mi
    46 min

Potomac Avenue Station to Smithsonian Institution by subway and foot

Calendar2039Weekly Services
Duration12 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.7 mi
  • Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Potomac Avenue Station, DC, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Potomac Ave, 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 9 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Pennsylvania Av SE+14 St SE to E St NW+11 St NW every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min.

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