Washington Metrorail route overview

Wmata Herndon to Wmata West Hyattsville Washington Metrorail route

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$2.25–6.75Indicative fare
236 minEstimated time
25Stations
0Interchanges

Line sequence: #919D9D → #ED8B00 → #C80F2D → #FFD100 · Last checked: 2026-10-24

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Route overview

The Washington Metrorail journey from Herndon to West Hyattsville is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 118 km in 236 minutes across 25 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
    Herndon#919D9D Line

    Next: Wmata Reston Town Center · 150 min

  2. 2
    Reston Town Center#919D9D Line

    Next: Wmata Wiehle Reston East · 3 min

  3. 3
    Wiehle-Reston East#919D9D Line

    Next: Wmata Spring Hill · 17 min

  4. 4
    Spring Hill#919D9D Line

    Next: Wmata Greensboro · 2 min

  5. 5
    Greensboro#919D9D Line

    Next: Wmata Tysons · 2 min

  6. 6
    Tysons#919D9D Line

    Next: Wmata Mclean · 2 min

  7. 7
    McLean#919D9D Line

    Next: Wmata East Falls Church · 12 min

  8. 8
    East Falls Church#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Ballston Mu · 7 min

  9. 9
    Ballston-MU#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Virginia Sq Gmu · 1 min

  10. 10
    Virginia Sq-GMU#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Clarendon · 1 min

  11. 11
    Clarendon#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Court House · 1 min

  12. 12
    Court House#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Rosslyn · 3 min

  13. 13
    Rosslyn#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Foggy Bottom Gwu · 3 min

  14. 14
    Foggy Bottom-GWU#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Farragut West · 1 min

  15. 15
    Farragut West#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Mcpherson Sq · 1 min

  16. 16
    McPherson Sq#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Metro Center · 1 min

  17. 17
    Metro Center#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Gallery Place · 1 min

  18. 18
    Gallery Place#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Judiciary Sq · 1 min

  19. 19
    Judiciary Sq#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Union Station · 1 min

  20. 20
    Union Station#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Noma Gallaudet U · 2 min

  21. 21
    NoMa-Gallaudet U#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Rhode Island Av · 3 min

  22. 22
    Rhode Island Av#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Brookland Cua · 2 min

  23. 23
    Brookland-CUA#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Fort Totten · 4 min

  24. 24
    Fort Totten#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata West Hyattsville · 5 min

  25. 25
    West Hyattsville#FFD100 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 Herndon and West Hyattsville?

There are 25 stations on this route, covering approximately 118 km.

How long does Herndon to West Hyattsville take?

The estimated journey time is 236 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 Herndon?

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