Route overview
The Washington Metrorail journey from Virginia Sq-GMU to Shady Grove is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 35 km in 70 minutes across 22 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
- 1Virginia Sq-GMU#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Clarendon · 1 min
- 2Clarendon#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Court House · 1 min
- 3Court House#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Rosslyn · 3 min
- 4Rosslyn#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Foggy Bottom Gwu · 3 min
- 5Foggy Bottom-GWU#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Farragut West · 1 min
- 6Farragut West#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Mcpherson Sq · 1 min
- 7McPherson Sq#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Metro Center · 1 min
- 8Metro Center#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Farragut North · 2 min
- 9Farragut North#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Dupont Circle · 1 min
- 10Dupont Circle#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Woodley Park · 3 min
- 11Woodley Park#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Cleveland Park · 2 min
- 12Cleveland Park#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Van Ness Udc · 2 min
- 13Van Ness-UDC#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Tenleytown Au · 3 min
- 14Tenleytown-AU#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Friendship Heights · 2 min
- 15Friendship Heights#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Bethesda · 5 min
- 16Bethesda#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Medical Center · 3 min
- 17Medical Center#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Grosvenor Strathmore · 6 min
- 18Grosvenor-Strathmore#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata North Bethesda · 4 min
- 19North Bethesda#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Twinbrook · 3 min
- 20Twinbrook#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Rockville · 6 min
- 21Rockville#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Shady Grove · 8 min
- 22Shady Grove#C80F2D Line
Terminal station
Travel tips
- Check operator service notices before travelling.
- Keep extra time for interchange walking and platform changes.
- Use the route planner above to compare the available route options.
Frequently asked questions
How many stations are between Virginia Sq-GMU and Shady Grove?
There are 22 stations on this route, covering approximately 35 km.
How long does Virginia Sq-GMU to Shady Grove take?
The estimated journey time is 70 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.