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

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

What is the metro fare from Smithsonian to Columbia Heights?

The token fare from Smithsonian to Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights?

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 Columbia Heights?

The last train from Smithsonian towards Franconia–Springfield departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Columbia Heights back towards Smithsonian departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Smithsonian to Columbia Heights?

There are 5 stops between Smithsonian and Columbia Heights on the Blue Line. The stations are: Smithsonian, L'Enfant Plaza.

Smithsonian À Columbia Heights

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Smithsonian

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Quai 1·underground·Blue LineVers Franconia–Springfield

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

L'Enfant Plaza

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Arrive Platform 1·underground2.18 km

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

correspondance L'Enfant Plaza — 5 min

Quai 1 · Green Line ·Quai 5 Vers Greenbelt

+5 min

L'Enfant Plaza

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Quai 5·underground·Green LineVers Greenbelt

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

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

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+6.61 min

6.61 min · 3.36 km

Mt Vernon Sq

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+13.24 min

6.63 min · 3.37 km

U Street

+19.85 min

6.61 min · 3.36 km

Columbia Heights

Arrive Platform 2·underground13.46 km

Premier train: 05:00Dernier train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Aperçu du trajet

36 min

Total time

arrêts

15.64 km

Distance

Interchanges

Premier et dernier trains

Station	Premier train	Dernier train	Direction
Smithsonian	05:00	00:00	Vers Franconia–Springfield
Columbia Heights	05:00	23:00	Vers Smithsonian

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

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

Comparaison des coûts

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹104

Auto

₹218

Cab

₹394

Estimates for 15.64 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

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

Arrival station

Columbia Heights

underground

Columbia Heights, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Équipements

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines