What is the cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution?

The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution?

The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $26 - $31.

Is there a direct bus between Silver Spring and Smithsonian Institution?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Georgia Av NW+Eastern Av NW and arriving at 7 St SW+Independence Av SW. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Silver Spring and Smithsonian Institution?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution?

The distance between Silver Spring and Smithsonian Institution is 9 miles. The road distance is 7.7 miles.

How do I travel from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution without a car?

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution without a car is to subway which takes 34 min and costs $2 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution?

The subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution bus from?

Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Georgia Av NW+Eastern Av NW station.

Where do I catch the Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution train from?

Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform station.

Where does the Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution bus arrive?

Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at 7 St SW+Independence Av SW station.

Where does the Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution train arrive?

Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform station.

Can I drive from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution?

Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution is 8 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution.

Where can I stay near Smithsonian Institution?

There are 1660+ hotels available in Smithsonian Institution.

Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution - 6 ways to travel via subway, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution by subway, bus, 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
1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 PlatformRd
34 min
$2–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Georgia Av NW+Eastern Av NW to 7 St SW+Independence Av SWD40 / ...
37 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution7.6 mi
16 min
$26–31
Drive 7.6 mi
1. Drive from Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution7.6 mi
16 min
$2
Line 305 bus
1. Take the bus from SILVER SPRING station to CONSTITUTION AVE & 10TH ST NW fs eb305 / ...
49 min
$2
Bus via Georgia Av+Silver Spring Av
1. Take the bus from Georgia Av+Silver Spring Av to 7 St NW+Constitution Av NWD40
1h
$3

Silver Spring to Smithsonian Institution by subway and foot

1328Weekly Services

34 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 9.4 mi
Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Georgia Av NW+Eastern Av NW to 7 St SW+Independence Av SW hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 32 min.

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