Washington Metrorail route overview

Wmata Benning Rd to Wmata Fort Totten Washington Metrorail route

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$2.25–6.75Indicative fare
33 minEstimated time
15Stations
0Interchanges

Line sequence: #0072BC → #ED8B00 → #FFD100 → #C80F2D · Last checked: 2026-10-24

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Route overview

The Washington Metrorail journey from Benning Rd to Fort Totten is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 17 km in 33 minutes across 15 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
    Benning Rd#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Stadium Armory · 6 min

  2. 2
    Stadium-Armory#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Potomac Av · 1 min

  3. 3
    Potomac Av#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Eastern Market · 1 min

  4. 4
    Eastern Market#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Capitol South · 1 min

  5. 5
    Capitol South#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Federal Center Sw · 1 min

  6. 6
    Federal Center SW#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata L Enfant Plaza · 1 min

  7. 7
    L'Enfant Plaza#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Archives · 1 min

  8. 8
    Archives#FFD100 Line

    Next: Wmata Gallery Place · 1 min

  9. 9
    Gallery Place#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Judiciary Sq · 1 min

  10. 10
    Judiciary Sq#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Union Station · 1 min

  11. 11
    Union Station#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Noma Gallaudet U · 2 min

  12. 12
    NoMa-Gallaudet U#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Rhode Island Av · 3 min

  13. 13
    Rhode Island Av#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Brookland Cua · 2 min

  14. 14
    Brookland-CUA#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Fort Totten · 4 min

  15. 15
    Fort Totten#C80F2D Line

    Terminal station

Travel tips

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Frequently asked questions

How many stations are between Benning Rd and Fort Totten?

There are 15 stations on this route, covering approximately 17 km.

How long does Benning Rd to Fort Totten take?

The estimated journey time is 33 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 Benning Rd?

Benning Rd facility details are not published in the current network snapshot; confirm station services locally.