Route overview
The Washington Metrorail journey from Medical Center to Columbia Heights is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 18 km in 35 minutes across 15 stations.
Washington Metrorail timings and fare
Transit fares, passes and concessions vary by agency and payment method. Confirm the current fare with the official operator.
Station-by-station route
- 1Medical Center#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Bethesda · 3 min
- 2Bethesda#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Friendship Heights · 5 min
- 3Friendship Heights#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Tenleytown Au · 2 min
- 4Tenleytown-AU#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Van Ness Udc · 3 min
- 5Van Ness-UDC#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Cleveland Park · 2 min
- 6Cleveland Park#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Woodley Park · 2 min
- 7Woodley Park#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Dupont Circle · 3 min
- 8Dupont Circle#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Farragut North · 1 min
- 9Farragut North#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Metro Center · 2 min
- 10Metro Center#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Gallery Place · 1 min
- 11Gallery Place#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Mt Vernon Sq · 1 min
- 12Mt Vernon Sq#FFD100 Line
Next: Wmata Shaw Howard U · 1 min
- 13Shaw-Howard U#FFD100 Line
Next: Wmata U St · 1 min
- 14U St#FFD100 Line
Next: Wmata Columbia Heights · 2 min
- 15Columbia Heights#FFD100 Line
Terminal station
Travel tips
- Check operator service notices before travelling.
- Keep extra time for interchange walking and platform changes.
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Frequently asked questions
How many stations are between Medical Center and Columbia Heights?
There are 15 stations on this route, covering approximately 18 km.
How long does Medical Center to Columbia Heights take?
The estimated journey time is 35 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 Medical Center?
Medical Center facility details are not published in the current network snapshot; confirm station services locally.