Smithsonian Metro Station - WMATA

Smithsonian Station
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1200 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC 20004

Metro Lines: Blue and Orange Lines.

Metro Schedule: Opens at 5:10 AM

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

Metro Parking: None.

Bike Parking: There are 2 bike racks at this station. Bicycle racks are available for free on a first-come, first-use basis. Metro racks are either Inverted U Type or Rally Rack III. Note: Do not lock your bicycle to railings, sign posts, benches, and other unauthorized areas around the station. Such bicycles are subject to removal without notification.

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

12th Street at Jefferson Drive SW (The Mall)

SW corner 12th Street & Independence Avenue.

First and Last Trains

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

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

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

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

Blue line train from Franconia-Springfield - 12:01 PM
Blue line train from Largo Town Center - 12:09 PM

Orange line train from Vienna/Fairfax-GMU - 12:01 PM
Orange line train from New Carrollton - 12:09 PM

Smithsonian Metro Platform

The Smithsonian Metro 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.

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

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

Use the Metro's Trip Planner to find out exactly how to get where you want to go in the Washington DC area, using Metrobus, Metro and local bus systems. The Trip Planner asks you where you're starting and when and where you want to go. Then it finds the best way for you to get there using the Metro system and local bus systems.

Photo by mlaichtastic

Photo by Brian Reynolds

Bus Connections

The Smithsonian Metro Station is an important touristic hub serving several bus systems, such as the WMATA Metrobus, DC Circulator, OmniRide commuter bus as well as others.

DC Circulator: Smithsonian - National Gallery of Art Loop
This Circulator route loops around the National Mall connecting important touristic attractions, such as the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the U.S. Capitol, the Library of Congress, among others. The bus also provides a quick connection to the Smithsonian museums.

Metrobus:
(13F, 13G) - Ronald Reagan National Airport - Pentagon - Washington Line
(16G) - Columbia Heights West - Pentagon City Line
(52) - 14th Street Line
(V7, V9) - Minnesota Avenue - M Street Line

The map below shows you where to board your bus from the Smithsonian Metro Station. Consult the bus stop information for routing and schedule information about each route serving the station. To see a larger version of the images below, click on them.

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Related Information

		Metro The metropolitan subway system of Washington DC.
		Metrobus Bus complementing the service provided by Metro.
		Metro Pocket Guide Essential information for Metro riders.
		Metro Map Printable version of the Metro map.
		DC Circulator Bus connecting areas that are not accessible by Metro.