Washington Metrorail route overview

Wmata Union Station to Wmata Twinbrook Washington Metrorail route

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$2.25–6.75Indicative fare
45 minEstimated time
16Stations
0Interchanges

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

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Route overview

The Washington Metrorail journey from Union Station to Twinbrook is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 23 km in 45 minutes across 16 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
    Union Station#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Judiciary Sq · 1 min

  2. 2
    Judiciary Sq#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Gallery Place · 1 min

  3. 3
    Gallery Place#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Metro Center · 1 min

  4. 4
    Metro Center#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Farragut North · 2 min

  5. 5
    Farragut North#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Dupont Circle · 1 min

  6. 6
    Dupont Circle#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Woodley Park · 3 min

  7. 7
    Woodley Park#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Cleveland Park · 2 min

  8. 8
    Cleveland Park#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Van Ness Udc · 2 min

  9. 9
    Van Ness-UDC#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Tenleytown Au · 3 min

  10. 10
    Tenleytown-AU#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Friendship Heights · 2 min

  11. 11
    Friendship Heights#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Bethesda · 5 min

  12. 12
    Bethesda#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Medical Center · 3 min

  13. 13
    Medical Center#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Grosvenor Strathmore · 6 min

  14. 14
    Grosvenor-Strathmore#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata North Bethesda · 4 min

  15. 15
    North Bethesda#C80F2D Line

    Next: Wmata Twinbrook · 3 min

  16. 16
    Twinbrook#C80F2D 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 Union Station and Twinbrook?

There are 16 stations on this route, covering approximately 23 km.

How long does Union Station to Twinbrook take?

The estimated journey time is 45 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 Union Station?

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