How long does it take from Columbia Heights to Smithsonian by metro?

The journey from Columbia Heights to Smithsonian takes approximately 36 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 15.64 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Columbia Heights to Smithsonian?

The token fare from Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights for Smithsonian?

At Columbia Heights, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Branch Ave. Look for the electronic board showing "Branch Ave".

What is the last train from Columbia Heights to Smithsonian?

The last train from Columbia Heights towards Branch Ave departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Smithsonian back towards Columbia Heights departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Columbia Heights to Smithsonian?

There are 5 stops between Columbia Heights and Smithsonian on the Green Line. The stations are: Columbia Heights, U Street, Mt Vernon Sq, Gallery Pl–Chinatown, L'Enfant Plaza.

Columbia Heights Hasta Smithsonian

ShortestShortest Route

Columbia Heights

Andén 1·underground·Green LineHacia Branch Ave

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 23:00Doors open: right

U Street

+6.63 min

6.63 min · 3.37 km

Mt Vernon Sq

yellow transbordo

+13.24 min

6.61 min · 3.36 km

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

red transbordoyellow transbordo

+19.87 min

6.63 min · 3.37 km

L'Enfant Plaza

blue transbordoorange transbordoyellow transbordo

Arrive Platform 5·underground13.46 km

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 00:00

correspondencia L'Enfant Plaza — 5 min

Andén 5 · Blue Line ·Andén 1 Hacia Franconia–Springfield

+5 min

L'Enfant Plaza

orange transbordogreen transbordoyellow transbordo

Andén 1·underground·Blue LineHacia Franconia–Springfield

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 00:00Doors open: right

Smithsonian

orange transbordo

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.18 km

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 00:00

Route on the map

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DesdeHasta

Viaje de un vistazo

36 min

Total time

paradas

15.64 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primer y último tren

Station	Primer tren	Último tren	Direction
Columbia Heights	05:00	23:00	Hacia Branch Ave
Smithsonian	05:00	00:00	Hacia Columbia Heights

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

Tarifas y tarjeta

Token fare

₹2.25

Buy at counter or TVM

Tarjeta inteligente

₹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

Viaje ecológico

2.11 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.97 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~63 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparación de costos

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹104

Auto

₹218

Cab

₹394

Estimates for 15.64 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Preguntas frecuentes

Rutas populares

Shady GroveGlenmont

Green Line

Franconia–SpringfieldLargo Town Center

Departure station

Columbia Heights

underground

Columbia Heights, Washington, United States

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

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.

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access