There are 5 ways to get from Smithsonian Institution to Baltimore Airport (BWI) by subway, train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway O / ...
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain Northeast Regional / ...
1h 12m$4–13Line 305 bus, line 201 bus
- Take the bus from CONSTITUTION AVE & 9TH ST NW wb to Burtonsville Park & Ridebus 305 / ...
- Take the bus from Burtonsville Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVELbus 201
2h 49m$4Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Smithsonian Institution to Baltimore-BWI32.3 mi
43 minDrive 32.3 mi
- Drive from Smithsonian Institution to Baltimore Airport (BWI)car 32.3 mi
43 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Smithsonian Institution to Baltimore Airport (BWI)taxi 32.3 mi
43 min$90–120
Smithsonian Institution to Baltimore Airport (BWI) by foot, subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smithsonian Institution to Baltimore Airport (BWI) is to line 305 bus and line 201 bus which costs $4 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Smithsonian Institution to Baltimore Airport (BWI) is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Smithsonian Institution to Baltimore Airport (BWI). However, there are services departing from CONSTITUTION AVE & 9TH ST NW wb and arriving at BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVEL via Burtonsville Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Smithsonian Institution to Baltimore Airport (BWI). However, there are services departing from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at BWI Thurgood Marshall via New Carrollton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Smithsonian Institution and Baltimore Airport (BWI) is 34 miles. The road distance is 32.5 miles.
The best way to get from Smithsonian Institution to Baltimore Airport (BWI) without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 12m and costs $4 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Smithsonian Institution to Baltimore Airport (BWI), including transfers.
Smithsonian Institution to Baltimore Airport (BWI) bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from CONSTITUTION AVE & 9TH ST NW wb station.
Smithsonian Institution to Baltimore Airport (BWI) train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Smithsonian Institution to Baltimore Airport (BWI) bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Burtonsville Park & Ride station.
What companies run services between Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA and Baltimore Airport (BWI), USA?
You can take a vehicle from Smithsonian Institution to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVEL via CONSTITUTION AVE & 9TH ST NW wb and Burtonsville Park & Ride in around 2h 49m.
Subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–8
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from CONSTITUTION AVE & 9TH ST NW wb to Burtonsville Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from Burtonsville Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVEL
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Smithsonian Institution to Baltimore-BWI
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
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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More Questions & Answers
Smithsonian Institution to Baltimore Airport (BWI) train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smithsonian Institution to Baltimore Airport (BWI) is 32 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Smithsonian Institution to Baltimore Airport (BWI).
There are 476+ hotels available in Baltimore Airport (BWI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Smithsonian Institution and Baltimore Airport (BWI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.