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Archives Metro Station

Archives is a Washington Metrorail station in Washington, D.C.. Use the route planner to compare connected stations, route order and journey options before travelling.

● OperationalYellow / Green Line
38.89365Latitude-77.02191Longitude
Station code—
LineYellow / Green
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CityWashington, D.C.
Opening timeCheck the latest operator notice for opening and closing times.
Ticket priceFare depends on the source and destination; use the route planner for an indicative fare.

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Archives station: map, route, fare and transit information

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On which line?Yellow / Green
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18 route options

Popular route choices from Archives are shown below. Select a destination to view the complete route, fare and estimated journey time.

Gallery Place#C80F2D · 517 m awayView route, fare and journey time →L'Enfant Plaza#ED8B00 · 982 m awayView route, fare and journey time →Judiciary Sq#C80F2D · 530 m awayView route, fare and journey time →Federal Triangle#ED8B00 · 541 m awayView route, fare and journey time →Metro Center#C80F2D · 743 m awayView route, fare and journey time →Smithsonian#ED8B00 · 823 m awayView route, fare and journey time →Federal Center SW#ED8B00 · 1.1 km awayView route, fare and journey time →McPherson Sq#ED8B00 · 1.3 km awayView route, fare and journey time →Union Station#C80F2D · 1.3 km awayView route, fare and journey time →Mt Vernon Sq#FFD100 · 1.4 km awayView route, fare and journey time →Capitol South#ED8B00 · 1.7 km awayView route, fare and journey time →Farragut West#ED8B00 · 1.8 km awayView route, fare and journey time →Farragut North#C80F2D · 1.9 km awayView route, fare and journey time →Waterfront#00B140 · 2.0 km awayView route, fare and journey time →Shaw-Howard U#FFD100 · 2.2 km awayView route, fare and journey time →NoMa-Gallaudet U#C80F2D · 2.2 km awayView route, fare and journey time →Navy Yard-Ballpark#00B140 · 2.4 km awayView route, fare and journey time →Eastern Market#ED8B00 · 2.5 km awayView route, fare and journey time →

Archives Metro Station information

Archives is a Washington Metrorail station in Washington, D.C.. Use the route planner to compare connected stations, route order and journey options before travelling.

Address: 701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW, WASHINGTON, DC

Connected metro stations

L'Enfant Plaza#ED8B00 · Station details →Gallery Place#C80F2D · Station details →

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Archives Metro Station FAQs

Which line is Archives Metro Station on?

Archives Metro Station is on the Yellow / Green. Check the route map above for connected stations and interchange planning.

How do I reach nearby destinations from Archives Metro Station?

Use the station-to-destination route planner above for the walking direction and metro connection. The closest mapped place is nearby destinations.

What is the distance from Archives Metro Station to nearby destinations?

nearby destinations is approximately Check the mapped walking route from the station in the mapped local-place data. Walking access can vary by gate and road crossing.

How can I get to Archives Metro Station from my location?

Choose your source station from the route planner or tap Use my location. Your browser location is used to suggest the nearest station and is not stored.

What is the Archives Metro Station opening time?

Check the latest operator notice for opening and closing times.

What is the Archives Metro Station ticket price?

Fare depends on the source and destination; use the route planner for an indicative fare.

What is the Archives Metro route and line colour?

Archives is served by the Yellow / Green. Use the route planner to select any source and destination station, including Badarpur Border where available.

Are there shops near Archives Metro Station?

Nearby shops and services vary around Archives Metro Station. Check the nearby places listed on this page and confirm business hours locally.