How to get from Union Station to Washington by metro?

Union Station to Washington - Metro Schedule

The RED metro from Union Station to Washington runs from 5:23 AM to 11:59 PM, with departures every 5-10 min. The trip takes about 13 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Union Station to Washington by metro

To get from Union Station to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the RED metro from Union Station station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, take the GREEN metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 13 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The metro schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Washington on the Moovit app.

13min$2.75
Metro - RED
Metro - GREEN
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 - GREENGREEN
    Wait for metro
    GREEN
    Branch Av
  • 5
    Ride to metro station L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Washington

The distance between Union Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 1.94 mi, which can typically be traveled in 13 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station to Washington by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro schedule from Union Station to Washington

To check the metro schedule from Union Station to Washington using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union Station) and destination (Washington), 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 13 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line GREEN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total traveling time is 13 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Union Station to Washington?

    The RED metro line goes from Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Union Station in Washington to L'Enfant Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till L'Enfant Plaza station near Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Union Station in Washington and Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro is about 13 min.

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

    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 Washington?

    Get off the metro at the L'Enfant Plaza station, which is closest to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • When is the last bus from Union Station to Washington?

    The last bus from Union Station in Washington to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is the N Capitol St line. It leaves the North Capitol St & Massachusetts Av stop at 7:43 PM.

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

    The ride from Union Station to Washington costs $2.75.

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