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How to get fromSmithsonian Institution to United States Capitolby bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Smithsonian Institution to United States Capitol by bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from 7Th St & Maryland & Independence Aves. Sw to Independence Ave & 1s St SEbus bus No. 820 Line from Washington DC
    17 min
    $1–16

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Smithsonian Institution to United States Capitoltaxi taxi 5,250 ft
    2 min
    $6–8

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Smithsonian Institution to United States Capitolwalk walk 1.1 mi
    21 min

  4. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Capitol South, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway B / ...
    17 min
    $2–3

Smithsonian Institution to United States Capitol by foot and subway

Calendar2039Weekly Services
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.5 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA and United States Capitol, DC, USA?

Academy Bus operates a bus from 7Th St & Maryland & Independence Aves. Sw to Independence Ave & 1s St SE every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–16 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Capitol South, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 5 min.

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