Smithsonian station
Smithsonian station is served by the Orange, Blue and Silver lines on the Washington metro. On the Orange line, it sits between L'Enfant Plaza and Federal Triangle. It opened in 1977 and now handles roughly 1,551,282 passengers a year. It sits in Washington, D.C., and its name falls under the "District" category.
Key facts
- LinesOOrangeBBlueSSilver
- DistrictWashington, D.C.
- Opened1977
- Annual ridership1,551,282
- Name originDistrict
- Distance from centre≈ 11.3 km
- Coordinates38.88908, -77.02839
Position on the line
On the Orange line
On the Blue line
On the Silver line
Map around Smithsonian
Nearest stations
- Federal Triangle0.5 km · OSB
- L'Enfant Plaza0.7 km · OGSYB
- Archives0.8 km · GY
- Metro Center1 km · OSBR
- Federal Center SW1.2 km · OSB
- Gallery Place1.2 km · GYR
Frequently asked questions
- Which lines serve Smithsonian station?
- Smithsonian is served by the Orange, Blue and Silver lines on the Washington metro.
- Can you change lines at Smithsonian?
- Yes. Smithsonian is an interchange between 3 lines (Orange, Blue and Silver).
- When did Smithsonian station open?
- Smithsonian station opened in 1977.
- What are the stations either side of Smithsonian on the Orange line?
- On the Orange line, Smithsonian sits between L'Enfant Plaza and Federal Triangle.
- What are the stations either side of Smithsonian on the Blue line?
- On the Blue line, Smithsonian sits between Federal Triangle and L'Enfant Plaza.
- How busy is Smithsonian station?
- Smithsonian handles roughly 1,551,282 passengers a year.
- Where is Smithsonian station?
- Smithsonian station is in Washington, D.C., Washington.