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How to get fromSpringfield to Smithsonian Institutionby bus, subway, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Smithsonian Institution by bus, subway, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Old Keene Mill Rd+Spring Rd to Pentagon+Bay L3bus bus F81 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Pentagon, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway Y / ...
    33 min
    $4–5

  2. Drive 12.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Smithsonian Institutioncar car 12.8 mi
    16 min
    $3–4

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from 1 to 4train train Manassas Line
    38 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi taxi 12.8 mi
    16 min
    $35–50

  5. Line 402 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Ave and Floyd Ave to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Ebus bus 402
    2. Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway B
    1h 8m
    $3–5

  6. Line 321 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Highland St and Brunswick St to Van Dorn Metro Bay Ebus bus 321 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Van Dorn St, Blue Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway B
    1h 36m
    $3–7

Springfield to Smithsonian Institution by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 13.7 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Springfield, Fairfax County, VA, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?

Virginia Railway Express operates a train from 1 to 4 4 times a day. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 30 min.

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