Washington Metrorail route overview

Wmata Ballston Mu to Wmata Van Dorn St Washington Metrorail route

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$2.25–6.75Indicative fare
42 minEstimated time
14Stations
0Interchanges

Line sequence: #ED8B00 → #0072BC · Last checked: 2026-10-24

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Route overview

The Washington Metrorail journey from Ballston-MU to Van Dorn St is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 21 km in 42 minutes across 14 stations.

Washington Metrorail timings and fare

First trainCheck operator
Last trainCheck operator
Indicative fare$2.25–6.75
Discounted / pass fare$1.10–3.35

Transit fares, passes and concessions vary by agency and payment method. Confirm the current fare with the official operator.

Station-by-station route

  1. 1
    Ballston-MU#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Virginia Sq Gmu · 1 min

  2. 2
    Virginia Sq-GMU#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Clarendon · 1 min

  3. 3
    Clarendon#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Court House · 1 min

  4. 4
    Court House#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Rosslyn · 3 min

  5. 5
    Rosslyn#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Arlington Cemetery · 2 min

  6. 6
    Arlington Cemetery#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Pentagon · 3 min

  7. 7
    Pentagon#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Pentagon City · 1 min

  8. 8
    Pentagon City#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Crystal City · 1 min

  9. 9
    Crystal City#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 1 min

  10. 10
    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Potomac Yard · 4 min

  11. 11
    Potomac Yard#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Braddock Rd · 4 min

  12. 12
    Braddock Rd#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata King St Old Town · 2 min

  13. 13
    King St-Old Town#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Van Dorn St · 11 min

  14. 14
    Van Dorn St#0072BC Line

    Terminal station

Travel tips

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  • Keep extra time for interchange walking and platform changes.
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Frequently asked questions

How many stations are between Ballston-MU and Van Dorn St?

There are 14 stations on this route, covering approximately 21 km.

How long does Ballston-MU to Van Dorn St take?

The estimated journey time is 42 minutes under normal operating conditions.

What is the Washington Metrorail fare for this route?

$2.25–$6.75 rail fare Confirm the current fare before travelling.

What are the first and last Washington Metrorail trains?

The available timing reference is Check operator for the first train and Check operator for the last train. Check the operator for the exact service-day schedule.

What facilities are available at Ballston-MU?

Ballston-MU facility details are not published in the current network snapshot; confirm station services locally.