How long does it take from Foggy Bottom–GWU to Smithsonian by metro?

The journey from Foggy Bottom–GWU to Smithsonian takes approximately 18 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 8.73 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Foggy Bottom–GWU to Smithsonian?

The token fare from Foggy Bottom–GWU 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 Foggy Bottom–GWU for Smithsonian?

At Foggy Bottom–GWU, 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 Foggy Bottom–GWU to Smithsonian?

The last train from Foggy Bottom–GWU towards Franconia–Springfield departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Smithsonian back towards Foggy Bottom–GWU departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Foggy Bottom–GWU to Smithsonian?

There are 4 stops between Foggy Bottom–GWU and Smithsonian on the Blue Line. The stations are: Foggy Bottom–GWU, Farragut West, McPherson Sq, Metro Center, Smithsonian.

Foggy Bottom–GWU À Smithsonian

ShortestShortest Route

Foggy Bottom–GWU

orange correspondance

Quai 1·underground·Blue LineVers Franconia–Springfield

Premier train: 05:00Dernier train: 00:00Doors open: right

Farragut West

+4.46 min

4.46 min · 2.18 km

McPherson Sq

orange correspondance

+8.92 min

4.46 min · 2.18 km

Metro Center

red correspondanceorange correspondance

+13.38 min

4.46 min · 2.18 km

Smithsonian

orange correspondance

Arrive Platform 1·underground8.73 km

Premier train: 05:00Dernier train: 00:00

Route on the map

4arrêts0changements

DeÀ

Aperçu du trajet

18 min

Total time

arrêts

8.73 km

Distance

Interchanges

Premier et dernier trains

Station	Premier train	Dernier train	Direction
Foggy Bottom–GWU	05:00	00:00	Vers Franconia–Springfield
Smithsonian	05:00	00:00	Vers Foggy Bottom–GWU

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

Tarifs et carte

Token fare

₹2.25

Buy at counter or TVM

Carte à puce

₹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

Voyage écologique

1.18 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.54 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~35 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparaison des coûts

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹62

Auto

₹134

Cab

₹242

Estimates for 8.73 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Questions fréquentes

Itinéraires populaires

Shady GroveGlenmont

Blue Line

Franconia–SpringfieldLargo Town Center

Departure station

Foggy Bottom–GWU

underground

Foggy Bottom–GWU, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Foggy Bottom–GWU exit 1· George Washington University, Kennedy Center♿

Foggy Bottom–GWU exit 2· George Washington University, Kennedy Center♿

Foggy Bottom–GWU exit 3· George Washington University, Kennedy Center♿

Foggy Bottom–GWU exit 4· George Washington University, Kennedy Center♿

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

Équipements

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.

Équipements

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access