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The Metro of Washington, also called Metrorail, was inaugurated on March 27, 1976. It is managed by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. It has 91 stations and six lines: Red, Green, Orange, Blue, Yellow, and Silver. Metrorail makes connections to Metrobus buses, as well as services such as Amtrack, MARC, and VRE. The closest international airport is Dulles International Airport, and you can arrive there by making a connection from Metrorail to a Fairfax bus. Metrorail is open from 5 am until midnight. The metro can be paid with tickets or with the SmarTrip card, which is cheaper than buying tickets. There are plans to expand the Silver Line by 2020. Touristic attractions such as the White House are within 110 minutes from Dulles Airport via Metrorail.
Metros in the United States: Washington Metro (Metrorail)
Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States. It has a population of around 700,000 people. Here, the President, Congress, and the Supreme Court are located. This is an important city in politics both at national and international level, since all embassies and other important political organizations are located here. Washington D.C. is the home of famous museums and memorials.
The city has three airports: Washington Dulles International Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. There are over 2300 kilometers of streets in the city. The metro system in Washington D.C. is called Washington Metro, or also called Metrorail. It is owned by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA,) which also owns a system of buses called Metrobus.
How to ride DC Metro
History
A train system for Washington D.C. was planned since the 60s, but some politicians opposed to its construction since they argued that traffic was low, so there was no need for a metro. WMATA was created in 1966. Washington Metro's construction was approved in 1968, and its construction began in 1969. The metro inaugurated on March 27, 1976, with the opening of the Red Line. The system was called metro because the map designer of the stations suggested it. The map designer for the stations also did work on the New York City Subway. The next line to be built was the Blue Line, in July 1st, 1977. The opening dates of the rest of the lines were: the Orange Line in November 20th, 1978; the Yellow Line in April 30th, 1983; the Green Line on December 28th, 1991; and the Silver Line in July 26th, 2014. The Silver Line is still being expanded.
The original plan was to build 83 stations, with over 160 kilometers of rails. The stations and the rails in this plan were completed on 2001. Further expansions occurred. The metro's funding was divided into 66% of federal funding and 34% of in-state funding.
Washington DC Metrorail lines and stations
Metrorail has 91 stations, divided into the following six lines: Silver Line, Yellow Line, Green Line, Blue Line, Red Line, and Orange Line. The stations at each line are the following:
Silver Line
It has 28 stations. Its stations are: Largo Town Center, Wiehle-Reston East, Greensboro, Spring Hill, Mc Lean, Tysons Corner, East Falls Church, Virginia Square-GMU, Ballston-MU, Court House, Clarendon, Foggy Bottom-GWU, Rosslyn, McPherson Square, Farragut West, Federal Triangle, Metro Center, L'Enfant Plaza, Smithsonian, Capitol South, Federal Center Southwest, Potomac Avenue, East Market, Benning Road, Stadium-Armory, Addison Road, Capitol Heights, Morgan Boulevard.
Yellow Line
It has 17 stations. Its stations are: Georgia Avenue-Petworth, Huntington, King Street-Old Town, Eisenhower Avenue, Braddock Road, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Pentagon City, Crystal City, L'Enfant Plaza, Pentagon, Gallery Place, Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter, Shaw-Howard University, Mount Vernon Square, Columbia Heights, Fort Totten, U Street/ African-American Civil War Memorial/ Cardozo.
Green Line stations
It has 21 stations. Its stations are the following: Greenbelt, Naylor Road, Suitland, Congress Heights, Southern Avenue, Navy Yard-Ballpark, Anacostia, L'Enfant Plaza, Waterfront, Gallery Place, Archives, Shaw-Howard University, Mount Vernon Square, Georgia Avenue-Petworth, Columbia Heights, Union Station, Fort Totten, Prince George's Plaza, West Hyattsville, College Park-University of Maryland, Branch Avenue
Blue Line
It has 27 stations. Its stations are: Largo Town Center, King Street-Old Town, Van Dorm Street, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Braddock Road, Pentagon City, Crystal City, Pentagon, Benning Road, Rosslyn, Arlington Cemetery, Farragut West, Foggy Bottom-GWU., Addison Road, McPherson Square, Federal Triangle, Metro Center, Smithsonian, Federal Center Southwest, L'Enfant Plaza, East Market, Capitol South, Stadium Armory, Potomac Avenue, Capitol Heights, Morgan Boulevard, Franconia-Springfield
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Red Line
It has 27 stations. Its stations are: Glenmont, Twinbrook, Rockville, Grosvenor-Strathmore, Medical Center, White Flint, Friendship Heights, Bethesda, Van Ness-UDC, Tenleytown-AV, Woodley Park, Cleveland Park, Farragut North, Dupont Circle, Gallery Place, Metro Center, Union Station, Judiciary Square, Rhode Island Avenue-Brentwood, NoMa-Gallandet U, Fort Totten, Brookland-CUA, Silver Spring, Takoma, Wheaton, Forest Glen, Shady Grove
Orange Line
It has 26 stations. Its stations are: New Carrollton, West Falls Church, Dunn Loring, East Falls Church, Virginia Square-GMU, Ballston-MU, Court House, Clarendon, Foggy Bottom-GWU, Rosslyn, McPherson Square, Farragut West, Federal Triangle, Metro Center, L'Enfant Plaza, Smithsonian, Capitol South, Federal Center Southwest, Potomac Avenue, Eastern Market, Deanwood, Minnesota Avenue, Cheverly, Stadium Armory, Landover, Vienna
Rail connections
In all metro stations, connections are available between Metrorail's trains and Metrobus' buses. Metrorail can also transfer to the following transportation services:
- MARC Train Service.
- Amtrack.
- Virginia Railway Express (VRE).
- Local buses.
- Intercity buses.
Connections between the aforementioned agencies and Metrorail can be done in the following stations:
Waterfront station (Washington Metro)
- 1) Virginia Railway Express:
- 1.1) King Street Station.
- 1.2) Crystal City Station.
- 1.3) L'Enfant Plaza.
- 1.4) Franconia-Springfield.
- 2) Amtrack:
- 2.1) New Carrollton.
- 2.2) King Street Station.
- 3) MARC Train Station:
- 3.1) Silver Spring.
- 3.2) Rockville.
- 3.3) College Park-University of Maryland.
- 3.4) Greenbelt.
Connection to the airport
The closest international airport to Washington D.C. is Washington Dulles International Airport. The main hub for Metrorail is Union Station. To go from the airport to Union Station, walk 0.4 miles to Commercial at Terminal. From there, ride on Fairfax Connection Bus 981 towards Wiehle Metro-Silver Line, and get off at Wiehle-Reston East Transit Center. Walk around 0.1 miles to North Entrance. Then, take the train on Metrorail's Silver Line towards Largo Town Center, and get off at Metro Center Metro Station. From there, take a train on the Red Line towards Glenmont, and get off at Union Station. The whole trip costs $5 if paid with the SmarTrip card. Buses only accept cash and the SmarTrip card.
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Schedule, calendar, and timetable
Stations work on weekdays from 5:00 am until midnight, and they work on weekends from 7:00 am until midnight. Rush hours are 5:00 am until 9:30 am in the morning, and 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm on the afternoon.
Weekday schedule
The weekday schedule for the lines are:
a) Red Line: Trains are available every three to six minutes on morning rush hours (between Silver Springs Station and Grosvenor Station, there are trains available every three minutes.) From 9:30 am to 3:00pm, there are trains every 12 minutes. In the afternoon rush hour, there are trains every three to six minutes (between Grosvenor Station and Silver Springs Station, there are trains every three minutes.) From 7:00pm to 9:30pm, there are trains every six to 10 minutes. From 9:30pm until midnight, there are trains every 15 to 18 minutes.
b) Orange, Silver, Yellow, and Green Line: During the morning rush hours, there are trains every six minutes. From 9:30 am until 3:00 pm, there are trains every 12 minutes. In the afternoon rush hours, there are trains available every six minutes. From 7:00 pm until 9:30 pm, there are trains every 12 minutes. From 9:30 pm until midnight, there are trains available every 20 minutes.
c) Blue Line: During the morning rush hours, there are trains available every 12 minutes. From 9:30 am until 3:00 pm, there are trains every 12 minutes. In the afternoon rush hours, there are trains every 12 minutes. From 7:00 pm until 9:30 pm, there are trains every 12 minutes. From 9:30 pm until midnight, there are trains available every 20 minutes.
Saturday schedule
a) Red Line: From 7:00 am until 9:30 pm, there are trains every 12 minutes. From 9:30 pm until midnight, there are trains available every 15 minutes.
b) Orange, Silver, Yellow, Green, and Blue Line: From 7:00 am until 9:30 pm, there are trains every 12 minutes. From 9:30 pm until midnight, there are trains every 20 minutes.
Sunday schedule
a) Red Line: From 7:00 am until 9:30 pm, there are trains available every 15 minutes. From 9:30 pm until midnight, there are trains every 20 minutes.
b) Orange, Silver, Yellow, Green, and Blue Line: From 7:00 am to 9:30 pm, there are trains every 15 minutes. From 9:30 pm until midnight, there are trains every 20 minutes.
Holidays schedule
Here are the opening and closing times for the metro on the following days:
- a) Sunday before New Year’s Day: 7:00 am until midnight.
- b) Saturday before Martin Luther King Jr Day: 5:00 am until midnight.
- c) Inauguration Day: From 4:00 am until midnight.
- d) Saturday before President’s Day: 5:00 am until midnight.
- e) Sunday before Memorial Day: 7:00 am until midnight.
- f) Independence Day: 7:00 am until midnight.
- g) Sunday before Labor Day: 7:00 am until midnight.
- h) Saturday before Columbus Day: 5:00 am until midnight.
- i) Saturday before Veteran’s Day: 5:00 am until midnight.
- j) Sunday after Thanksgiving Day: 7:00 am until midnight.
- k) Sunday before Christmas: 7:00 am until midnight.
Farragut North Metro Station
Prices, tickets, and cards
The card for paying the metro's fares is called SmarTrip, and it can also be used for paying the buses from Metrobus. The card can be renewed. To use the card, tap it into Metrorail's turnstiles. The SmarTrip card can be bought online via a debit or credit card, or it can also be bought at stations, shops, and vending machines. People with disabilities and senior citizens can get discounts. The maximum amount of money allowed on the card is $300.
With the SmarTrip card, you can park at the stations. If your card is stolen or lost, you do not lose the money you had in your card. You can report your lost card, and get a new one with the balance you had in your lost card, but it requires a $2 fee. The SmarTrip card lets you transfer to the following transportation agencies:
- Fairfax Connector.
- Ride On.
- CUE.
- ART.
- Loudoun County Transit.
- DC Circulator.
- Omniride.
- Maryland Transit Administration Local Bus.
- TheBus.
- Light Rail
- Van pools.
The SmarTrip card can be linked to Maryland Transit Administration's card, which is called the MTA CharmCard.Prices vary if you travel at rush hours or at off-peak hours. The price also varies depending on the distance travelled. For instance, a trip between two adjacent stations, L'Enfant Plaza and Pentagon, costs $2.15. Only one SmarTrip card is allowed per person. A paying adult can bring up to two children below five years old so they can travel for free.
There are also passes available. The passes are: Rail Only, Rail with Bus, One Day Pass, 7-Day Fast Pass, 7-Day Short Trip Pass, and 28-Day Fast Pass.
Rules
- Before entering the train, let people get out of the metro first.
- If using audio devices, use headphones.
- The first seats on the metro are for people with disabilities and for senior citizens, and you must give up your seat if asked by these people or by anybody that urgently needs the seat.
- Put newspapers in recycling bins, and trash in trash cans.
- Obey the metro staff.
- While on the station, stay six meters away from the edge of the platform.
- Mind your step when entering the metro from the platform so you do not trip with the gap.
- Report any abandoned items to the metro staff.
- Littering, drinking, eating, and smoking on the trains and stations is not allowed.
- Do not lean against the metro’s doors.
- Do not force the metro’s doors and do not block them.
- Touching the metro’s doors when opening and closing is not allowed.
- The following behaviors are not allowed either: running at the stations, sitting on the platform’s edge, and walking on the rails.
Future expansions
Around 200 trains will be added. A new station, Potomac Yard, is planned to be built in between 2018 and 2019. This station will run trains from both the Yellow Line and the Blue Line. This station will connect Braddock Road and National Airport stations.The Silver Line will be expanded in between 2019 and 2020, which will add routes to Virginia Route 772. Other Silver Line stations planned to be built by 2020 are: Reston Town Center, Ashburn, Washington Dulles International Airport, Loudon Gateway, Herndon, and Innovation Center.
Tips
- Transferring from Metrorail is not recommended on weekends because delays will occur due to maintenance done to the trains. Instead, try to get off at a station that is close to your destination.
- Make sure to have enough money on your SmarTrip card to pay for your return trip if you plan to go to a crowded event. Otherwise, you will have to wait in a long line to refill your card for your return trip.
- Tickets are only sold at vending machines. There are no booths nor retailers that sell Metrorail tickets. Tickets for a ride are one dollar more expensive than the same ride paid with a SmarTrip card.
- Check Metrorail's Twitter account for updates, since sometimes entire stations are closed due to repairs.
- Grab a station map at any of the stations, since the speakers inside the trains are of low quality, so it is difficult to hear the name of the stops.
Metro Center station
Fun facts
- Metrorail's trains have air conditioning.
- Over 590,000 people per day ride the metro.
- The metro's stations are decorated with coffered vaults. This vault design had the approval of the Commission of Fine Arts. Artwork is available in some stations. All stations are made with the same materials. All stations have lamps which flash when a train arrives.
- Some trips offer views of landmarks. For instance, a trip between Pentagon station and L'Enfant Plaza offers a view of Jefferson Memorial. Another example is the view of the Capitol you get if you ride a train from Rhode Island Avenue station. Apparently, Rhode Island Avenue station was built with the purpose of having a perfect view of the Capitol. You can get a great view of Mount Vernon Square if you ride on the frontal seats of the metro during your trip.
- Metrorail's trains are made from the same company that makes trains for the metros in Bilbao, Sao Paulo, Hong Kong, Barcelona and many others.
Nearby attractions
To go from Washington Dulles International Airport to some of Washington D.C.'s touristic attractions, follow these instructions:
1) Lincoln Memorial: The whole trip lasts 103 minutes, and costs $8.25. Walk 0.3 miles towards Dulles Airport Main Terminal & Arrivals' door. Take Metrobus 5A towards L'Enfant Plaza Station, and get off at North Moore Street & Rosslyn Station Bus Bay C. Then, take the train on Metrorail's Blue Line towards Largo Town Center, and get off at Foggy Bottom Metro Station. Walk towards 23rd Street Northwest & 1st Northwest. Ride on Metrobus 31 towards Foggy Bottom Station, and get off at Virginia Avenue Northwest & East Street Northwest. Walk 0.6 miles. This memorial displays a statue of Lincoln that is almost 20 feet tall. This memorial is also an important historic site since Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech in this place.
2) Capitol Hill (US Capitol): The trip lasts 80 minutes, and costs $8.65. Walk 0.3 miles to the airport's Main Terminal & Arrivals' door. Ride on Metrobus 5A towards L'Enfant Plaza Station, and get off at North Moore Street & Rosslyn Station Bus Bay C. Then, take a train on the metro's Orange Line towards New Carrollton, and get off at Eastern Market Metro Station. Walk 0.2 miles. This site hosts the Senate and the House of Representatives. The inside of the building has paintings, statues, and free tours are offered.
3) The White House: The trip lasts 75 minutes, and costs $8.25. Walk 0.3 miles to the airport's Main Terminal and Arrivals' door. Ride on Metrobus 5A towards L'Enfant Plaza Station, and get off at North Moore Street & Rosslyn Station Bus Bay C. Take a train on the metro's Orange Line towards New Carrollton, and get off at Farragut West Metro Station. Go through the 17th & I (Eye) Street Northwest Station exit. Walk 0.5 miles. The famous place where the US president lives. You can go to the White House Visitor Center, which displays the White House's history.
4) National Gallery of Art: The whole trip lasts 95 minutes, and costs $9.20. Walk 0.3 miles to the airport's Main Terminal and Arrivals' door. Ride on Metrobus 5A towards L'Enfant Plaza Station, and get off at North Moore Street & Rosslyn Station Bus Bay C. Take a train on the metro's Silver Line towards Largo Town Center, and get off at Eastern Market Metro Station. Walk 0.6 minutes. This gallery is a popular museum in the United States. It has paintings and sculptures from both America and Europe.
5) Washington Monument: The whole trip lasts 78 minutes, and costs $8.65. Walk 0.3 miles to the airport's Main Terminal and Arrivals' door. Ride on Metrobus 5A towards L'Enfant Plaza Station, and get off at North Moore Street & Rosslyn Station Bus Bay C. Walk 0.2 miles FT Myer Drive between 19th Street and Wilson Boulevard. Take a train on the metro's Silver Line towards Largo Town Center, and get off at Federal Triangle Station. Walk 0.4 miles and you will arrive to your destination. This is an obelisk in which you can take an elevator to get a view from the top. The obelisk is over 500 feet tall.
6) National Air and Space Museum: The whole trip lasts 105 minutes, and costs $7.15. Walk 0.3 miles from the airport to Commercial at Terminal. Ride on Fairfax Connector Bus 981 towards Wiehle Metro-Silver Line, and get off at Wiehle-Reston East Transit Center. Walk 0.1 miles to North Entrance. Then, take the train on the metro's Silver Line towards Largo Town Center, and get off at L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station. Go through the 7th Street Southwest & Maryland Avenue Southwest-Dot Courtyard Station exit. Walk 0.2 miles to your destination. This museum shows displays of science and technology related to space and aviation. Some of the exhibits include the first airplane by the Wright Brothers, as well as part of the Apollo 11 spacecraft.
7) National Zoological Park: The whole trip lasts 94 minutes, and costs $8.90. Walk 0.3 miles to the airport's Main Terminal and Arrivals' door. Ride on Metrobus 5A towards L'Enfant Plaza Station, and get off at North Moore Street & Rosslyn Station Bus Bay C. Take a train on the metro's Silver Line towards Largo Town Center, and get off at Metro Center Metro Station. Take a train on the metro's Red Line towards Grosvenor, and get off at Woodley Park-Zoo Metro Station. Go through the Woodley Road Northwest & Connecticut Avenue Northwest Station exit. Walk 0.6 miles to your destination. This zoo has over 1900 animals. The zoo's habitats are almost an exact replica of the original habitats of these animals. One of the best zoos in America.
Metro map of Washington
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Washington Metrorail map
- Also Known As: Metrorail
- Passengers/Day 1040000
- Fares:
- 24h operation: No
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Walk between platforms: No
- Driverless trains: No
- Screen Doors Platforms: No
- M-T : 5-00.00 F:5-3 S:7-3 D: 7 - 00.00
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FAQs
What city is Washington Metro in? ›
Metro serves Washington, D.C., as well as several jurisdictions in the states of Maryland and Virginia. In Maryland, Metro provides service to Montgomery and Prince George's counties; in Virginia, to Arlington and Fairfax counties and to the independent city of Alexandria.
Does Washington have a metro system? ›Metrorail provides safe, clean, reliable transit service for more than 600,000 customers a day throughout the Washington, DC area. The system is the second busiest in the United States, serving 97 stations in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
How far south does the Washington, D.C. Metro go? ›The Silver Line starts in Reston, Virginia and ends in Largo, Maryland with Tyson's Corner, Rosslyn, Metro Station, L'Enfant Plaza, Capitol South, and Eastern Market being the most used stations. The Blue Line Metro Starts in Franconia-Springfield Station and ends in Largo, Maryland.
How far underground is the DC Metro? ›Providing service for the Red Line, the station is located at Georgia Avenue (Maryland Route 97) and Forest Glen Road. The station is the deepest in the system at 196 feet (60 m) deep, so high-speed elevators, rather than escalators, are used for access to the surface.
What is the Washington DC metro area called? ›The Washington metropolitan area, also commonly referred to as the National Capital Region, is the metropolitan area centered on Washington, D.C. The metropolitan area includes all of Washington, D.C. and parts of the states of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Is Washington, D.C. in Virginia or Maryland? ›The District of Columbia has been separate from Maryland and Virginia for over 200 years. While DC, Maryland, and Virginia work cooperatively on many regional issues, neither Maryland nor Virginia residents are interested in annexing the District of Columbia.
Can you get around Washington without a car? ›Can I Get Around Washington, DC Without a Car? Its easy to get around Washington, D.C. without a car. The Metro is most common way to get around the city, but tourist should also be aware of the D.C. Circulator Bus, Hop On Trolley and Express Bus Routes to Dulles and BWI.
How do you get around Washington State without a car? ›- Link Light Rail. ...
- Amtrak Cascades. ...
- Washington State Ferries. ...
- Buses. ...
- Sounder Commuter Rail. ...
- Seattle Monorail. ...
- Seattle Streetcar. ...
- Long-distance bus.
Metro Fare Basics
Each passenger must pay a fare; however, two children under age five may travel free with a paying passenger.
Washington Dulles International Airport is connected directly to Metro's Silver Line. Follow the signs to the underground walkway, which is approximately five minutes from the terminal.
What is the longest D.C. Metro line? ›
The DC Metro, the city's public transportation, does not go all the way up to Baltimore. You can take the Metro to Union station to catch Amtrak, but that is the best the Metro will do for you.
How do tourists get around Washington DC? ›WMATA (Washington Metro Area Transit Authority) runs the trains and buses in Washington, and their systems are the easiest way to get around the city, hands down. Also known as Metro, the train system has even recently been expanded to better accommodate travelers and commuters coming from Maryland or Virginia.
How expensive is DC Metro? ›| Metrorail | Cost to Ride |
|---|---|
| Peak Fare* | $2.25 - $6.00 |
| Off-Peak Fare* | $2.00 - $3.85 |
| Weekend Metrorail one-way fare | $2.00 |
| Weekend Senior/Disabled Flat Fare | $1.00 |
| Washington, D.C. | |
|---|---|
| Demonym | Washingtonian |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 20001–20098, 20201–20599, 56901–56999 |
NO. 1 Red Line riders are the luckiest: Many of them can get a train within 5 minutes, most likely around 3 or 4 minutes. NO. 2 The Yellow Line is fine.
Is Washington, D.C. in Maryland? ›Washington is in neither Virginia nor Maryland. It is in the District of Columbia, which is the district designated way back when for the Federal Government.
Is Washington, D.C. in two states? ›Washington D.C. is not located in any of the 50 US states. It is located in the District of Columbia, which is what D.C. stands for. The location of Washington D.C. Originally, the seat of the government of the United States was located in Philadelphia, where members of the Continental Congress met.
Why Washington, D.C. is not a state? ›The northern Maryland and the southern Virginia would be the two states to cede land for this new capital, which was founded in 1790. So, in short, statehood for D.C. would directly contradict the Constitution.
Why is Washington, D.C. in Maryland and not Washington? ›President George Washington chose the exact site along the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, and the city was officially founded in 1790 after both Maryland and Virginia ceded land to this new “district,” to be distinct and distinguished from the rest of the states.
How many days in Washington is enough? ›
Ideally, you'd come to Washington DC for a whole week or more! If that isn't feasible, we suggest that you need at least 3 days in Washington DC. There is enough here to fill up your days with attractions, museums, tours, as well as great food, music, and art.
What is the best month to go to Washington DC? ›The best times to visit Washington, D.C., are from September to November and March to May. In the autumn, the sweltering summer is gone, taking with it most of the high season tourists. All that's left are crisp breezes and changing leaves, which, by the way, look great against all those marble monuments.
Is Washington a walkable city? ›Community Highlights. Washington DC is designated as a Gold-level community due to its high transit and walking mode share and exceptional planning and engineering. The City's level of staffing and public input for pedestrian issues also demonstrates a strong commitment to walkability.
How much does a taxi cost from Seattle airport to downtown? ›Taxi fare from Seattle airport to the city centre
However, Seattle airport taxi services offer flat-rate fares to downtown Seattle for the price of $40 (€35), excluding tips.
As of October 2022, there are no states that require passports from U.S. citizens to fly domestically. Your airline or the TSA should never ask you to present a valid passport.
Is public transportation free in Washington state? ›Sound Transit, Metro, and Pierce Transit are now fare-free for anyone 18 and under. “Over 600,000 youth in the Sound Transit district would be eligible for free fares,” board member Kristina Walker said earlier this summer.
Can you ride the DC Metro without a card? ›To ride the Metro, you'll need to use SmarTrip®. You can get a physical SmarTrip card or download the SmarTrip app to your mobile device and pay for trips with your mobile wallet. There are few ways to buy a SmarTrip card, including online and in person. You can also use SmarTrip to pay for Metrobus, parking and more.
Is DC Metro cheaper than driving? ›THE BOTTOM LINE: Some days, it might be worth shelling out a few extra dollars to take the car. Annually, however, Metro is cheaper for people commuting into the District. But scenarios vary, and sometimes savings are negligible, making Metro not the always obvious choice.
How can I ride the DC Metro for free? ›The Kids Ride Free (KRF) program allows students to ride for free on Metrobus, Metrorail, and the DC Circulator while traveling within the District. To be eligible for participation in the KRF program, each student must be: A resident of the District of Columbia, and. Age 5 through 21, and.
Is there a free shuttle in Washington DC? ›Hop on Our Free Neighborhood Shuttle
The Wharf offers a SW Neighborhood Shuttle that is free and open to the public. With daily service and short headways, it's easy and convenient to take the shuttle between The Wharf and L'Enfant Plaza Metro, the National Mall, and additional parking at L'Enfant Plaza.
Does the Metro run from Dulles to DC? ›
5A Metrobus
It will take you straight from Dulles through the Rosslyn Metro Station and then to L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station, just south of the National Mall. It also stops at the Herndon-Monroe Park and Ride, a convenient parking garage for those with a car.
Reagan National is by far the closest, just across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial. Dulles is considerably farther, about 25 miles from the National Mall and BWI is the farthest, about 35 miles away.
What is the deepest metro station? ›- THE world's deepest metro system is the Pyongyang Metro in North Korea which is 110 meters deep. ...
- THE world's deepest metro, underground station is the Arsenalna Station on the Kiev Metro in Ukraine, at 107 meters deep.
What are the Metro's hours and when does it close? DC Metro trains run Monday - Thursday, 5 a.m. until 12 a.m.; Friday, 5 a.m. until 1 a.m.; Saturday: 7 a.m. until 1 a.m.; Sunday: 7 a.m. until 12 a.m.
How fast do DC trains go? ›Metro trains generally average about 33 miles per hour, including stops, but the speed limit goes as high as 55 miles per hour on some tracks.
Does metro run to National Harbor? ›Option one is to take the green line metro train to Southern Ave Metrorail Station and transfer to the NH1 bus line. From here, the NH1 bus line will service the Rivertowne Commons Shopping Center, Oxon Hill Park & Ride/Tanger Outlets, MGM National Harbor, and Downtown National Harbor.
Is there a metro stop at National Harbor? ›What are the closest stations to The National Harbor? The closest stations to The National Harbor are: St George Blvd & Waterfront St is 496 yards away, 6 min walk. Oxon Hill Rd + Abbington Dr is 3007 yards away, 35 min walk.
Are Baltimore and DC the same metro? ›The Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area is a statistical area consisting of the two overlapping labor-market metropolitan areas of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland.
What is the deepest subway station in America? ›Washington Park is the only completely underground station in the MAX system. At 260 feet (79 m) below ground, it is the deepest transit station in North America and in the western hemisphere, and the sixth-deepest in the world.
Why does Washington, D.C. not have any skyscrapers? ›Boston has tall buildings and Washington, D.C., does not. That's because there is a height restriction here in Washington. It's been in place since 1910, which is why you can see the Capitol Dome or the National Cathedral from very far away.
Is Washington, D.C. bigger than Manhattan? ›
Manhattan is 0.33 times as big as Washington DC.
Is it worth renting a car in Washington DC? ›You'll likely get to see a lot of the city while you're there, but we don't recommend you rent a car in Washington DC. Washington DC is home to some of the worst traffic in the US. Fortunately for you, DC is a very walkable city with a solid public transit system.
Is the DC streetcar still free? ›DC Streetcar is free to ride.
Does DC metro take cash? ›The Fare Vending machines accept cash and major credit and debit cards. Bills up to $20 are accepted; however, the machines only provide up to $10 in change. Change is returned in coins.
Do you have to pay to exit the DC Metro? ›You'll need to tap your card when you get on the train and when you get off. So keep your card handy while you're riding. If you find yourself without enough fare to exit, don't panic—just use one of the Exitfare machines to pay the difference.
Why is the DC metro area so expensive? ›Realtors say that the D.C. metro area's high incomes and education levels, coupled with low housing supply, make the region resilient to spiking mortgage rates that are further driving up prices.
Where exactly is Washington, D.C. located? ›The city is located in the central eastern part of the US on the Potomac River, bordering the U.S. state of Virginia in the west and the U.S. state of Maryland in the east.
Is Washington, D.C. a metro area? ›The Washington, D.C. metro area includes not only the nation's capital but parts of Virginia and Maryland. Visitors have access to some of the nation's most important historical sites and museums, including George Washington's estate.
Are Washington, D.C. and Seattle in the same state? ›Seattle is not in Washington DC, the capital of the United States. It is in Washington state, and the two are different places. Both of them, though, are named after US President George Washington.
Is Washington DC and DC the same place? ›Washington, D.C., in full District of Columbia, is the city and capital of the United States of America.
What is the difference between Washington and Washington DC? ›
This is an important difference; Washington is a state but Washington DC is a district that is also the capital. The latter is where all three branches of the United States' federal government is. These include the Congress, Supreme Court and the President.
Why do they call it District of Columbia? ›The new federal territory was named District of Columbia to honour explorer Christopher Columbus, and the new federal city was named for George Washington.
Are DC and Baltimore the same Metro area? ›The Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area is a combined statistical area consisting of the overlapping labor market region of the cities of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland.
Is there a train between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore? ›Amtrak operates four distinct train classifications between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. These are the Northeast Regional, Acela, Palmetto, and Vermonter, with Acela being the fastest. Northeast Regional has the most departures per day, with 18, followed by close neighbor Acela, which has 16 departures per day.
Is the subway in DC called the Metro? ›(CNN) Here's some information about Washington, DC's subway system, generally called the "Metro." The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates Metrorail, the third largest heavy rail system in the United States, and oversees the country's sixth largest bus system.
Why is DC only in Maryland? ›Retrocession and the Civil War
The Virginia General Assembly voted in February 1846 to accept the return of Alexandria. On July 9, 1846, Congress agreed to return all the territory that Virginia had ceded. Therefore, the district's area consists only of the portion originally donated by Maryland.
What cities in Maryland are close to DC? Answer: The closest cities in Maryland near Washington, D.C. that are popular places to stay for tourists are Bethesda, New Carrollton, Silver Spring, and Camp Springs Maryland, near the Branch Ave. Metro station.
What is the difference between Maryland and Washington DC? ›Summary – Washington DC vs Maryland
The main difference between Washington DC and Maryland is that Washington DC is a federal district whereas Maryland is a state. Washington DC does not belong to either the state of Maryland or Virginia. It is an independent region which acts the capital of the country.
Congress agreed to grant the settlers independence from Oregon, but named their new state Washington to honor the first president. Contemporary statesmen would have argued that Washington, D.C., was a city, not a territory or state, so the duplication of the name wouldn't be such a big deal.
Is Seattle bigger than DC? ›We're a bit bigger, with about 618,000 Washingtonians to Seattle's 609,000. And a lot richer; seven of the nation's 10 highest-income counties are in the Washington, D.C., area, while Seattle's King County comes in 86th. But who's smarter? Seattle wins if you count college degrees within the city limits.
How far apart is Seattle and DC? ›
Distance from Washington, D.C. to Seattle is 3,745 kilometers. This air travel distance is equal to 2,327 miles. The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Washington, D.C. and Seattle is 3,745 km= 2,327 miles.