Smithsonian Metro Station


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1200 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC 20004

Metro Lines: Orange, Silver, and Blue Lines.

Metro Schedule: Opens at 5:12 AM (M-F).

Metro Parking: None.

Bike Parking: There are 2 bike racks at this station.

Metro Elevator: The street elevator is at the northwest corner of Independence Avenue and 12th Street.

Metro Entrance: The station has 2 entrances. If you are visiting the museums and monuments at the National Mall, use the Jefferson Drive exit.

Smithsonian Metro Station 12th Street at Jefferson Drive SW (The National Mall)

Smithsonian Metro

Smithsonian Metro Station SW corner 12th Street & Independence Avenue.

Smithsonian Metro

First and Last Trains

First Trains: Trains leave exactly 2 hours later on Saturdays and Sundays.

Washington DC Metro Orange line train from Vienna/Fairfax-GMU - 5:25 AM
Washington DC Metro Orange line train from New Carrollton - 5:32 AM

Washington DC Metro Silver line train from Wiehle-Reston East - 5:37 AM

Washington DC Metro Blue line train from Franconia-Springfield - 5:20 AM
Washington DC Metro Blue line train from Largo Town Center - 5:38 AM

Last Trains: Trains leave exactly 3 hours later on Friday and Saturday nights.

Washington DC Metro Orange line train from Vienna/Fairfax-GMU - 12:01 AM
Washington DC Metro Orange line train from New Carrollton - 12:09 AM

Washington DC Metro Silver line train from Wiehle-Reston East - 11:47 PM

Washington DC Metro Blue line train from Franconia-Springfield - 12:01 AM
Washington DC Metro Blue line train from Largo Town Center - 12:09 AM

Metro Platform

The Smithsonian Station is served by two trains (Orange and Blue). Each train goes in two directions named for the last stop on the line. The Blue and Orange Lines are on side platforms on the lower level of the station.

Washington DC Metro Orange Line: Vienna/Fairfax-GMU --- New Carrollton
The Orange Line goes in two directions: Vienna/Fairfax-GMU and New Carrollton.

Washington DC Metro Silver Line: Wiehle-Reston East --- Largo Town Center
The Silver Line goes in two directions: Wiehle-Reston East and Largo Town Center.

Washington DC Metro Blue Line: Franconia-Springfield --- Largo Town Center
The Blue Line goes in two directions: Franconia-Springfield and Largo Town Center.

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Bus Connections

The Smithsonian Metro Station is an important touristic hub serving several bus systems. From this station, passengers can transfer to WMATA Metrobus, DC Circulator Bus, and the OmniRide Commuter Bus. The map below shows you where to board your bus from the station. Consult the map and bus stop information for routing and schedule information about each route serving the Smithsonian station.

Smithsonian Metro Station
Smithsonian Metro Station

Related Information

Metro

Metro
The metropolitan subway system of Washington DC.

Metrobus

Metrobus
Bus complementing the service provided by Metro.

Metro Pocket Guide

Metro Pocket Guide
Essential information for Metro riders.

Metro Map

Metro Map
Printable version of the Metro map.

DC Circulator

DC Circulator
Bus connecting areas that are not accessible by Metro.

 

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