Washington Metrorail route overview

Wmata Glenmont to Wmata Shady Grove Washington Metrorail route

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$2.25–6.75Indicative fare
99 minEstimated time
27Stations
0Interchanges

Line sequence: #C80F2D · Last checked: 2026-10-24

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Route overview

The Washington Metrorail journey from Glenmont to Shady Grove is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 50 km in 99 minutes across 27 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
    Glenmont#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Wheaton · 5 min

  2. 2
    Wheaton#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Forest Glen · 5 min

  3. 3
    Forest Glen#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Silver Spring · 5 min

  4. 4
    Silver Spring#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Takoma · 4 min

  5. 5
    Takoma#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Fort Totten · 6 min

  6. 6
    Fort Totten#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Brookland Cua · 4 min

  7. 7
    Brookland-CUA#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Rhode Island Av · 2 min

  8. 8
    Rhode Island Av#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Noma Gallaudet U · 3 min

  9. 9
    NoMa-Gallaudet U#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Union Station · 2 min

  10. 10
    Union Station#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Judiciary Sq · 1 min

  11. 11
    Judiciary Sq#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Gallery Place · 1 min

  12. 12
    Gallery Place#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Metro Center · 1 min

  13. 13
    Metro Center#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Farragut North · 2 min

  14. 14
    Farragut North#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Dupont Circle · 1 min

  15. 15
    Dupont Circle#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Woodley Park · 3 min

  16. 16
    Woodley Park#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Cleveland Park · 2 min

  17. 17
    Cleveland Park#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Van Ness Udc · 2 min

  18. 18
    Van Ness-UDC#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Tenleytown Au · 3 min

  19. 19
    Tenleytown-AU#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Friendship Heights · 2 min

  20. 20
    Friendship Heights#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Bethesda · 5 min

  21. 21
    Bethesda#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Medical Center · 3 min

  22. 22
    Medical Center#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Grosvenor Strathmore · 6 min

  23. 23
    Grosvenor-Strathmore#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata North Bethesda · 4 min

  24. 24
    North Bethesda#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Twinbrook · 3 min

  25. 25
    Twinbrook#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Rockville · 6 min

  26. 26
    Rockville#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Shady Grove · 8 min

  27. 27
    Shady Grove#C80F2D Line

    Terminal station

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Frequently asked questions

How many stations are between Glenmont and Shady Grove?

There are 27 stations on this route, covering approximately 50 km.

How long does Glenmont to Shady Grove take?

The estimated journey time is 99 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 Glenmont?

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