There are 3 ways to get from Smithsonian Institution to Ballston–MU Station by subway, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway O / ...
20 min$2–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Smithsonian Institution to Ballston–MU Stationtaxi 5.8 mi
11 min$19–24Drive 5.8 mi
- Drive from Smithsonian Institution to Ballston–MU Stationcar 5.8 mi
11 min$2
Smithsonian Institution to Ballston–MU Station by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smithsonian Institution to Ballston–MU Station is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Smithsonian Institution to Ballston–MU Station is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $19 - $24.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between Smithsonian Institution and Ballston–MU Station is 6 miles. The road distance is 5.8 miles.
The best way to get from Smithsonian Institution to Ballston–MU Station without a car is to subway which takes 20 min and costs $2 - $3.
The subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Smithsonian Institution to Ballston–MU Station train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station.
Smithsonian Institution to Ballston–MU Station train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smithsonian Institution to Ballston–MU Station is 6 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Smithsonian Institution to Ballston–MU Station.
There are 1604+ hotels available in Ballston–MU Station.
What companies run services between Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA and Ballston–MU Station, VA, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 17 min.
Subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- $19–24
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
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