Route overview
The Washington Metrorail journey from Shady Grove to McLean is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 46 km in 92 minutes across 25 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
- 1Shady Grove#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Rockville · 8 min
- 2Rockville#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Twinbrook · 6 min
- 3Twinbrook#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata North Bethesda · 3 min
- 4North Bethesda#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Grosvenor Strathmore · 4 min
- 5Grosvenor-Strathmore#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Medical Center · 6 min
- 6Medical Center#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Bethesda · 3 min
- 7Bethesda#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Friendship Heights · 5 min
- 8Friendship Heights#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Tenleytown Au · 2 min
- 9Tenleytown-AU#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Van Ness Udc · 3 min
- 10Van Ness-UDC#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Cleveland Park · 2 min
- 11Cleveland Park#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Woodley Park · 2 min
- 12Woodley Park#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Dupont Circle · 3 min
- 13Dupont Circle#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Farragut North · 1 min
- 14Farragut North#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Metro Center · 2 min
- 15Metro Center#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Mcpherson Sq · 1 min
- 16McPherson Sq#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Farragut West · 1 min
- 17Farragut West#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Foggy Bottom Gwu · 1 min
- 18Foggy Bottom-GWU#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Rosslyn · 3 min
- 19Rosslyn#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Court House · 3 min
- 20Court House#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Clarendon · 1 min
- 21Clarendon#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Virginia Sq Gmu · 1 min
- 22Virginia Sq-GMU#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Ballston Mu · 1 min
- 23Ballston-MU#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata East Falls Church · 7 min
- 24East Falls Church#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Mclean · 12 min
- 25McLean#919D9D 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 Shady Grove and McLean?
There are 25 stations on this route, covering approximately 46 km.
How long does Shady Grove to McLean take?
The estimated journey time is 92 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 Shady Grove?
Shady Grove facility details are not published in the current network snapshot; confirm station services locally.