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 À L'Enfant Plaza

ShortestShortest Route

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

Route on the map

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Aperçu du trajet

5 min

Total time

arrêts

2.18 km

Distance

Interchanges

Premier et dernier trains

Station	Premier train	Dernier train	Direction
Smithsonian	05:00	00:00	Vers Franconia–Springfield
L'Enfant Plaza	05:00	00:00	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

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

Comparaison des coûts

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹24

Auto

₹56

Cab

₹98

Estimates for 2.18 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

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.

Équipements

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access