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How to get fromWashington National Cathedral to Smithsonian Institutionby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Av NW+Woodley Rd NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Albemarle St NWbus bus D80 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway R
    35 min
    $5–6

  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Cleveland Park, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway R
    42 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Av NW+Woodley Rd NW to New York Av NW+12 St NWbus bus D80
    53 min
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington National Cathedral to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi taxi 4.9 mi
    10 min
    $17–21

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Washington National Cathedral to Smithsonian Institutionwalk walk 4.5 mi
    1h 26m

Washington National Cathedral to Smithsonian Institution by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar1056Weekly Services
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.3 mi
  • Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Washington National Cathedral, DC, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Wisconsin Av NW+Woodley Rd NW to New York Av NW+12 St NW every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Cleveland Park, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 7 min.

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