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How to get from Union Station to Pentagon by metro?

Union Station to Pentagon - Metro Schedule

The RED metro from Union Station to Pentagon runs from 5:23 AM to 11:59 PM, with departures every 5-10 min. The trip takes about 28 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Union Station to Pentagon by metro

To get from Union Station to Pentagon in Arlington County, take the RED metro from Union Station station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, take the YELLOW metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to Pentagon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The metro schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Pentagon on the Moovit app.

28min$2.75
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Pentagon
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Union Station
    Union Station Drive Northeast
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    4 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Pentagon
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to Pentagon
    Walk to
    Pentagon
    N Rotary Rd
    510 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Pentagon

The distance between Union Station, Arlington County and Pentagon, Arlington County is approximately 4.54 mi, which can typically be traveled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station to Pentagon by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Arlington County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro schedule from Union Station to Pentagon

To check the metro schedule from Union Station to Pentagon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union Station) and destination (Pentagon), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest metro schedules.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Station to Pentagon?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct metro between Union Station and Pentagon?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total traveling time is 28 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Union Station to Pentagon?

    The RED metro line goes from Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Union Station in Washington to Pentagon station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Pentagon station near Pentagon in Arlington County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Pentagon by metro?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Washington and Pentagon in Arlington County by metro is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Union Station to get to Pentagon?

    Get on the RED metro from the Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Union Station in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when traveling between Union Station and Pentagon?

    Get off the metro at the Pentagon station, which is closest to Pentagon in Arlington County.

  • When is the last train from Union Station to Pentagon?

    The last train from Union Station in Washington to Pentagon in Arlington County is the Manassas Line line. It leaves the Union Station at 3:00 PM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Union Station to Pentagon?

    The ride from Union Station to Pentagon costs $2.75.