There are 3 ways to get from Smithsonian Institution to Franconia–Springfield Station by subway, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway B
41 min$2–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Smithsonian Institution to Franconia–Springfield Stationtaxi 14.1 mi
17 min$40–55Drive 14.1 mi
- Drive from Smithsonian Institution to Franconia–Springfield Stationcar 14.1 mi
17 min$3–4
Smithsonian Institution to Franconia–Springfield Station by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smithsonian Institution to Franconia–Springfield Station is to subway which costs $2 - $3 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Smithsonian Institution to Franconia–Springfield Station is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $40 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
The distance between Smithsonian Institution and Franconia–Springfield Station is 19 miles. The road distance is 14.2 miles.
The best way to get from Smithsonian Institution to Franconia–Springfield Station without a car is to subway which takes 41 min and costs $2 - $3.
The subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform takes 38 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Smithsonian Institution to Franconia–Springfield Station train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station.
Smithsonian Institution to Franconia–Springfield Station train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smithsonian Institution to Franconia–Springfield Station is 14 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Smithsonian Institution to Franconia–Springfield Station.
There are 1398+ hotels available in Franconia–Springfield Station.
What companies run services between Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA and Franconia–Springfield Station, VA, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 38 min.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
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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