How long does it take from L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian by metro?

The journey from L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian takes approximately 5 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 2.18 km across 1 stop.

What is the metro fare from L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian?

The token fare from L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian is ₹2.25. With a smart card the fare is ₹2.25 (save ₹0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹2.25.

Which platform at L'Enfant Plaza for Smithsonian?

At L'Enfant Plaza, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Franconia–Springfield. Look for the electronic board showing "Franconia–Springfield".

What is the last train from L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian?

The last train from L'Enfant Plaza towards Franconia–Springfield departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Smithsonian back towards L'Enfant Plaza departs at 00:00.

How many stops from L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian?

There are 1 stop between L'Enfant Plaza and Smithsonian on the Blue Line. The stations are: L'Enfant Plaza, Smithsonian.

L'Enfant Plaza To Smithsonian

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L'Enfant Plaza

orange interchangegreen interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Franconia–Springfield

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Smithsonian

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.18 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

5 min

Total time

stops

2.18 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
L'Enfant Plaza	05:00	00:00	Towards Franconia–Springfield
Smithsonian	05:00	00:00	Towards L'Enfant Plaza

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

₹2.25

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

₹2.25

Save ₹0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

₹2.25

Save ₹0 per ride

Use your Washington Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

0.29 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.14 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~9 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹24

Auto

₹56

Cab

₹98

Estimates for 2.18 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Shady GroveGlenmont

Blue Line

Franconia–SpringfieldLargo Town Center

Departure station

L'Enfant Plaza

underground

L'Enfant Plaza, Washington, United States

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

L'Enfant Plaza exit 1· L'Enfant Plaza♿

L'Enfant Plaza exit 2· L'Enfant Plaza♿

L'Enfant Plaza exit 3· L'Enfant Plaza♿

L'Enfant Plaza exit 4· L'Enfant Plaza♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival station

Smithsonian

underground

Smithsonian, Washington, United States

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Smithsonian exit 1· National Mall, Smithsonian♿

Smithsonian exit 2· National Mall, Smithsonian♿

Smithsonian exit 3· National Mall, Smithsonian♿

Smithsonian exit 4· National Mall, Smithsonian♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access