Washington Metrorail route overview

Wmata King St Old Town to Wmata Virginia Sq Gmu Washington Metrorail route

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$2.25–6.75Indicative fare
29 minEstimated time
12Stations
0Interchanges

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

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Route overview

The Washington Metrorail journey from King St-Old Town to Virginia Sq-GMU is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 15 km in 29 minutes across 12 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
    King St-Old Town#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Braddock Rd · 2 min

  2. 2
    Braddock Rd#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Potomac Yard · 4 min

  3. 3
    Potomac Yard#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 4 min

  4. 4
    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Crystal City · 1 min

  5. 5
    Crystal City#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Pentagon City · 1 min

  6. 6
    Pentagon City#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Pentagon · 1 min

  7. 7
    Pentagon#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Arlington Cemetery · 3 min

  8. 8
    Arlington Cemetery#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Rosslyn · 2 min

  9. 9
    Rosslyn#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Court House · 3 min

  10. 10
    Court House#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Clarendon · 1 min

  11. 11
    Clarendon#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Virginia Sq Gmu · 1 min

  12. 12
    Virginia Sq-GMU#ED8B00 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 King St-Old Town and Virginia Sq-GMU?

There are 12 stations on this route, covering approximately 15 km.

How long does King St-Old Town to Virginia Sq-GMU take?

The estimated journey time is 29 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 King St-Old Town?

King St-Old Town facility details are not published in the current network snapshot; confirm station services locally.