Route overview
The Washington Metrorail journey from Washington Dulles International Airport to Shady Grove is a direct journey with no line change. It covers approximately 253 km in 506 minutes across 33 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
- 1Washington Dulles International Airport#919D9D Line
Next: Wmata Innovation Center · 164 min
- 2Innovation Center#919D9D Line
Next: Wmata Herndon · 69 min
- 3Herndon#919D9D Line
Next: Wmata Reston Town Center · 150 min
- 4Reston Town Center#919D9D Line
Next: Wmata Wiehle Reston East · 3 min
- 5Wiehle-Reston East#919D9D Line
Next: Wmata Spring Hill · 17 min
- 6Spring Hill#919D9D Line
Next: Wmata Greensboro · 2 min
- 7Greensboro#919D9D Line
Next: Wmata Tysons · 2 min
- 8Tysons#919D9D Line
Next: Wmata Mclean · 2 min
- 9McLean#919D9D Line
Next: Wmata East Falls Church · 12 min
- 10East Falls Church#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Ballston Mu · 7 min
- 11Ballston-MU#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Virginia Sq Gmu · 1 min
- 12Virginia Sq-GMU#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Clarendon · 1 min
- 13Clarendon#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Court House · 1 min
- 14Court House#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Rosslyn · 3 min
- 15Rosslyn#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Foggy Bottom Gwu · 3 min
- 16Foggy Bottom-GWU#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Farragut West · 1 min
- 17Farragut West#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Mcpherson Sq · 1 min
- 18McPherson Sq#ED8B00 Line
Next: Wmata Metro Center · 1 min
- 19Metro Center#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Farragut North · 2 min
- 20Farragut North#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Dupont Circle · 1 min
- 21Dupont Circle#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Woodley Park · 3 min
- 22Woodley Park#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Cleveland Park · 2 min
- 23Cleveland Park#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Van Ness Udc · 2 min
- 24Van Ness-UDC#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Tenleytown Au · 3 min
- 25Tenleytown-AU#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Friendship Heights · 2 min
- 26Friendship Heights#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Bethesda · 5 min
- 27Bethesda#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Medical Center · 3 min
- 28Medical Center#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Grosvenor Strathmore · 6 min
- 29Grosvenor-Strathmore#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata North Bethesda · 4 min
- 30North Bethesda#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Twinbrook · 3 min
- 31Twinbrook#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Rockville · 6 min
- 32Rockville#C80F2D Line
Next: Wmata Shady Grove · 8 min
- 33Shady Grove#C80F2D 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 Washington Dulles International Airport and Shady Grove?
There are 33 stations on this route, covering approximately 253 km.
How long does Washington Dulles International Airport to Shady Grove take?
The estimated journey time is 506 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.