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How to get fromPotomac Yard (Station) to Smithsonian Metro Stationby subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Potomac Yard (Station) to Smithsonian Metro Station by subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Potomac Yard, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway B
    33 min
    $4–5

  2. Subway via L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 1 Platform

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Potomac Yard, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway Y / ...
    35 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Potomac Yard (Station) to Smithsonian Metro Stationtaxi taxi 4.7 mi
    9 min
    $16–20

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Potomac Yard (Station) to Smithsonian Metro Stationwalk walk 5 mi
    1h 37m

  5. Subway #2

    1. Take the subway from Potomac Yard, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway B
    33 min
    $2–3

Potomac Yard (Station) to Smithsonian Metro Station by bus and subway

Calendar680Weekly Services
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Potomac Yard (Station) to Smithsonian Metro Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9.9 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Potomac Yard (Station), VA, USA and Smithsonian Metro Station, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Potomac Yard, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 23 min.

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