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How to get fromSmithsonian Institution to Pentagonby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Smithsonian Institution to Pentagon by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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    1. Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 2 Platform to Pentagon, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platformsubway subway Y
    16 min
    $2–3
  2. Subway

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

    1. Take the bus from Independence Ave SW @ 12th St SW to Pentagon Metrobus bus 563 / ...
    26 min
    $11
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Smithsonian Institution to Pentagontaxi taxi 2.8 mi
    5 min
    $11–14
  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Smithsonian Institution to Pentagonwalk walk 3 mi
    57 min

Smithsonian Institution to Pentagon by foot and subway

Calendar1212Weekly Services
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA and Pentagon, VA, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 2 Platform to Pentagon, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Omniride operates a bus from Independence Ave SW @ 12th St SW to Pentagon Metro hourly. Tickets cost $11 and the journey takes 16 min.

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