Metro Transit

Metrorail and Metrobus provide the safest, cleanest and most efficient way of getting around DC and the metropolitan suburbs. Five rail lines and an extensive bus system connect the District with the Maryland and Virginia suburbs. Train lines are named for colors: red, yellow, blue, green, and orange. Station entrances are marked by brown pylons, capped with the letter “M” and colored stripes indicating which lines are accessible at that station.

Route maps are posted at each station and inside each subway car. Metrorail opens 5:30 AM weekdays and 7 AM on weekends. It closes at midnight Sunday to Thursday. On Friday and Saturday nights, it stays open until 3 AM. Each train displays the name of its farthest destination. Base subway fare is $1.35 and increases during rush hour and for longer trips. Rail farecards can be purchased at vending machines located inside the stations. Farecards are inserted into the turnstile gates to enter and exit subway platforms. The fare is automatically deducted each time you exit a station. To continue your trip by Metrobus, you must use your SmarTrip card to get the rail-to-bus discount. SmarTrip cards are permanent, rechargeable farecards that can be purchased online, at Metro sales offices, retail outlets and commuter stores. Buses travel to Georgetown and other areas not serviced by the subway.

To obtain schedules for connecting Metrobus service, locations of Metro sales offices, and other public transportation information, call Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority at (202) 637-7000. For bulk fares and/or bonus offers on farecards for large groups, call (202) 962-1326. metroopensdoors.com