Washington Metro ()

The Washington Metro, often abbreviated to Metro and formally Metrorail, is a rapid transit system serving the Washington metropolitan area of the United States. The Washington Metro began operations on March 27, 1976, marking a historic milestone in the urban development of the region. Over the years, it has expanded to include a total of six lines, namely Red, Blue, Orange, Silver, Green and Yellow, providing comprehensive coverage throughout the city and neighboring jurisdictions in Maryland and Virginia. With its distinctive color-coded lines and iconic stations, the Washington Metro has become a symbol of the nation's capital, facilitating daily commutes for residents, workers, and visitors. Beyond its role as a transportation network, the Washington Metro has contributed to the region's connectivity, influencing urban planning, and supporting sustainable transit-oriented development.

OperatorWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
Operation start27 March 1976
Total Lines6 Metro Lines
Total Station100 Active Stations
Metro City/CountryWashington United States
Official Webhttps://www.wmata.com/service/rail/

StationLayoutOperation starts
Shady Grove15 December 1984
Rockville15 December 1984
Twinbrook15 December 1984
White Flint
Grosvenor–Strathmore25 August 1984
Medical Center25 August 1984
Bethesda25 August 1984
Friendship Heights25 August 1984
Tenleytown–AU25 August 1984
Van Ness–UDC5 December 1981
Cleveland Park5 December 1981
Woodley Park5 December 1981
Dupont Circle17 January 1977
Farragut North29 March 1976
Metro Center29 March 1976
Metro Center29 March 1976
Metro Center29 March 1976
Metro Center29 March 1976
Gallery Place15 December 1976
Gallery Place15 December 1976
Gallery Place15 December 1976
Judiciary Square29 March 1976
Union Station29 March 1976
NoMa–Gallaudet U20 November 2004
Rhode Island Avenue–Brentwood29 March 1976
Brookland–CUA6 February 1978
Fort Totten6 February 1978
Fort Totten6 February 1978
Takoma6 February 1978
Silver Spring6 February 1978
Forest Glen22 September 1990
Wheaton22 September 1990
Glenmont25 July 1998
Vienna7 June 1986
Dunn Loring7 June 1986
West Falls Church7 June 1986
East Falls Church7 June 1986
East Falls Church7 June 1986
Ballston–MU11 December 1979
Ballston–MU11 December 1979
Virginia Square–GMU11 December 1979
Virginia Square–GMU11 December 1979
Clarendon11 December 1979
Clarendon11 December 1979
Court House11 December 1979
Court House11 December 1979
Rosslyn1 July 1977
Rosslyn1 July 1977
Rosslyn1 July 1977
Foggy Bottom – GWU1 July 1977
Farragut West1 July 1977
Farragut West1 July 1977
Farragut West1 July 1977
McPherson Square1 July 1977
McPherson Square1 July 1977
McPherson Square1 July 1977
Federal Triangle1 July 1977
Federal Triangle1 July 1977
Federal Triangle1 July 1977
Smithsonian1 July 1977
Smithsonian1 July 1977
Smithsonian1 July 1977
L'Enfant Plaza1 July 1977
L'Enfant Plaza1 July 1977
L'Enfant Plaza1 July 1977
L'Enfant Plaza1 July 1977
L'Enfant Plaza1 July 1977
Federal Center SW1 July 1977
Federal Center SW1 July 1977
Federal Center SW1 July 1977
Capitol South1 July 1977
Capitol South1 July 1977
Capitol South1 July 1977
Eastern Market1 July 1977
Eastern Market1 July 1977
Eastern Market1 July 1977
Potomac Avenue1 July 1977
Potomac Avenue1 July 1977
Potomac Avenue1 July 1977
Stadium–Armory1 July 1977
Stadium–Armory1 July 1977
Stadium–Armory1 July 1977
Minnesota Avenue20 November 1978
Deanwood20 November 1978
Cheverly20 November 1978
Landover20 November 1978
New Carrollton20 November 1978
Huntington17 December 1983
Eisenhower Avenue17 December 1983
King Street–Old Town17 December 1983
King Street–Old Town17 December 1983
Braddock Road17 December 1983
Braddock Road17 December 1983
Potomac Yard19 May 2023
Potomac Yard19 May 2023
National Airport1 July 1977
National Airport1 July 1977
Crystal City1 July 1977
Crystal City1 July 1977
Pentagon City1 July 1977
Pentagon City1 July 1977
Pentagon1 July 1977
Pentagon1 July 1977
Archives30 April 1983
Mount Vernon Square11 May 1991
Mount Vernon Square11 May 1991
Branch Avenue13 January 2001
Suitland13 January 2001
Naylor Road13 January 2001
Southern Avenue13 January 2001
Congress Heights13 January 2001
Anacostia28 December 1991
Navy Yard – Ballpark28 December 1991
Waterfront28 December 1991
Archives – Navy Memorial – Penn Quarter
Shaw – Howard University11 May 1991
U Street / African-American Civil War Memorial / Cardozo
Columbia Heights18 September 1999
Georgia Avenue – Petworth
West Hyattsville11 December 1993
Prince George's Plaza
College Park – University of Maryland
Greenbelt11 December 1993
Franconia–Springfield29 June 1997
Van Dorn Street15 June 1991
Arlington Cemetery1 July 1977
Foggy Bottom–GWU1 July 1977
Foggy Bottom–GWU1 July 1977
Benning Road22 November 1980
Benning Road22 November 1980
Capitol Heights22 November 1980
Capitol Heights22 November 1980
Addison Road22 November 1980
Addison Road22 November 1980
Morgan Boulevard18 December 2004
Morgan Boulevard18 December 2004
Downtown Largo18 December 2004
Downtown Largo18 December 2004
Ashburn15 November 2022
Loudoun Gateway15 November 2022
Dulles International Airport15 November 2022
Innovation Center15 November 2022
Herndon15 November 2022
Reston Town Center15 November 2022
Wiehle–Reston East26 July 2014
Spring Hill26 July 2014
Greensboro26 July 2014
Tysons26 July 2014
McLean26 July 2014