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

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

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

The token fare from Smithsonian to L'Enfant Plaza 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 Smithsonian for L'Enfant Plaza?

At Smithsonian, 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 Smithsonian to L'Enfant Plaza?

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

How many stops from Smithsonian to L'Enfant Plaza?

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

Smithsonian Hasta L'Enfant Plaza

ShortestShortest Route

Smithsonian

orange transbordo

Andén 1·underground·Blue LineHacia Franconia–Springfield

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

L'Enfant Plaza

orange transbordogreen transbordoyellow transbordo

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.18 km

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 00:00

Route on the map

1paradas0transbordos

DesdeHasta

Viaje de un vistazo

5 min

Total time

paradas

2.18 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primer y último tren

Station	Primer tren	Último tren	Direction
Smithsonian	05:00	00:00	Hacia Franconia–Springfield
L'Enfant Plaza	05:00	00:00	Hacia Smithsonian

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

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

Comparación de costos

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹24

Auto

₹56

Cab

₹98

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

Preguntas frecuentes

Rutas populares

Shady GroveGlenmont

Blue Line

Franconia–SpringfieldLargo Town Center

Departure 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

Arrival 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.

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access