Washington Metrorail route overview

Wmata Virginia Sq Gmu to Wmata Franconia Springfield Washington Metrorail route

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$2.25–6.75Indicative fare
50 minEstimated time
14Stations
0Interchanges

Line sequence: #ED8B00 → #0072BC · Last checked: 2026-10-25

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Route overview

The Washington Metrorail journey from Virginia Sq-GMU to Franconia-Springfield is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 25 km in 50 minutes across 14 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
    Virginia Sq-GMU#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Clarendon · 1 min

  2. 2
    Clarendon#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Court House · 1 min

  3. 3
    Court House#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Rosslyn · 3 min

  4. 4
    Rosslyn#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Arlington Cemetery · 2 min

  5. 5
    Arlington Cemetery#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Pentagon · 3 min

  6. 6
    Pentagon#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Pentagon City · 1 min

  7. 7
    Pentagon City#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Crystal City · 1 min

  8. 8
    Crystal City#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · 1 min

  9. 9
    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Potomac Yard · 4 min

  10. 10
    Potomac Yard#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Braddock Rd · 4 min

  11. 11
    Braddock Rd#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata King St Old Town · 2 min

  12. 12
    King St-Old Town#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Van Dorn St · 11 min

  13. 13
    Van Dorn St#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Franconia Springfield · 9 min

  14. 14
    Franconia-Springfield#0072BC 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 Virginia Sq-GMU and Franconia-Springfield?

There are 14 stations on this route, covering approximately 25 km.

How long does Virginia Sq-GMU to Franconia-Springfield take?

The estimated journey time is 50 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 Virginia Sq-GMU?

Virginia Sq-GMU facility details are not published in the current network snapshot; confirm station services locally.