Washington Metrorail route overview

Wmata Washington Dulles International Airport to Wmata Benning Rd Washington Metrorail route

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$2.25–6.75Indicative fare
470 minEstimated time
24Stations
0Interchanges

Line sequence: #919D9D → #ED8B00 → #0072BC · Last checked: 2026-10-24

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Route overview

The Washington Metrorail journey from Washington Dulles International Airport to Benning Rd is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 235 km in 470 minutes across 24 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
    Washington Dulles International Airport#919D9D Line

    Next: Wmata Innovation Center · 164 min

  2. 2
    Innovation Center#919D9D Line

    Next: Wmata Herndon · 69 min

  3. 3
    Herndon#919D9D Line

    Next: Wmata Reston Town Center · 150 min

  4. 4
    Reston Town Center#919D9D Line

    Next: Wmata Wiehle Reston East · 3 min

  5. 5
    Wiehle-Reston East#919D9D Line

    Next: Wmata Spring Hill · 17 min

  6. 6
    Spring Hill#919D9D Line

    Next: Wmata Greensboro · 2 min

  7. 7
    Greensboro#919D9D Line

    Next: Wmata Tysons · 2 min

  8. 8
    Tysons#919D9D Line

    Next: Wmata Mclean · 2 min

  9. 9
    McLean#919D9D Line

    Next: Wmata East Falls Church · 12 min

  10. 10
    East Falls Church#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Ballston Mu · 7 min

  11. 11
    Ballston-MU#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Virginia Sq Gmu · 1 min

  12. 12
    Virginia Sq-GMU#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Clarendon · 1 min

  13. 13
    Clarendon#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Court House · 1 min

  14. 14
    Court House#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Rosslyn · 3 min

  15. 15
    Rosslyn#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Arlington Cemetery · 2 min

  16. 16
    Arlington Cemetery#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata Pentagon · 3 min

  17. 17
    Pentagon#0072BC Line

    Next: Wmata L Enfant Plaza · 6 min

  18. 18
    L'Enfant Plaza#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Federal Center Sw · 1 min

  19. 19
    Federal Center SW#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Capitol South · 1 min

  20. 20
    Capitol South#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Eastern Market · 1 min

  21. 21
    Eastern Market#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Potomac Av · 1 min

  22. 22
    Potomac Av#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Stadium Armory · 1 min

  23. 23
    Stadium-Armory#ED8B00 Line

    Next: Wmata Benning Rd · 6 min

  24. 24
    Benning Rd#0072BC Line

    Terminal station

Travel tips

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Frequently asked questions

How many stations are between Washington Dulles International Airport and Benning Rd?

There are 24 stations on this route, covering approximately 235 km.

How long does Washington Dulles International Airport to Benning Rd take?

The estimated journey time is 470 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 Washington Dulles International Airport?

Washington Dulles International Airport facility details are not published in the current network snapshot; confirm station services locally.