DC Metro Map 2026
The Washington Metro on a real map: all 98 stations and six lines, a route planner that tells you where to change trains, and a printable PDF.
| Ln | Line and end stations | Stns |
|---|---|---|
| RD | Shady Grove – Glenmont | 27 |
| OR | Vienna – New Carrollton | 26 |
| SV | Ashburn – Downtown Largo or New Carrollton | 39 |
| BL | Franconia–Springfield – Downtown Largo | 28 |
| YL | Huntington – Greenbelt or Mt Vernon Sq | 22 |
| GR | Branch Avenue – Greenbelt | 21 |
Select a line to open its route map with every station.
The interactive map needs JavaScript. The full station lists for every line are below the map.
Search a station, switch lines on and off, or open Plan a route to see where to change trains. Use the full-screen button for more room.
Popular trips
Common journeys for visitors, worked out by the route planner. Select one to see it on the map.
- Reagan National Airport to SmithsonianYellow Line to L'Enfant Plaza (4 stops), then Orange, Silver or Blue lines to Smithsonian (1 stop). 5 stops, 1 transfer.
Show this trip on the map - Dulles Airport to Metro CenterSilver Line all the way. 18 stops, no transfer.
Show this trip on the map - Union Station to SmithsonianRed Line to Metro Center (3 stops), then Orange, Silver or Blue lines to Smithsonian (2 stops). 5 stops, 1 transfer.
Show this trip on the map - Navy Yard–Ballpark to Gallery PlaceGreen Line all the way. 4 stops, no transfer.
Show this trip on the map - Arlington Cemetery to SmithsonianBlue Line all the way. 7 stops, no transfer.
Show this trip on the map - Woodley Park to Reagan National AirportRed Line to Gallery Place (4 stops), then Yellow Line to Reagan National Airport (6 stops). 10 stops, 1 transfer.
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Before you ride
- Opening hoursWeekdays from 5 a.m., weekends from 6 a.m. Trains run until midnight Sunday to Thursday and until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. WMATA timetables
- Paying your fareTap a contactless bank card, phone wallet or SmarTrip card at the gate on the way in and again on the way out. Each rider needs their own card.
- AirportsSilver Line to Washington Dulles International Airport. Blue and Yellow lines to Reagan National Airport. For BWI, take MARC or Amtrak from Union Station.
- Changing linesYou stay inside the fare gates when you change. The main transfer stations are Metro Center, Gallery Place, L’Enfant Plaza and Fort Totten.
Printable DC Metro map PDF
The full Metrorail system on one page, drawn from the same station and track data as the interactive map: all 98 stations, transfer stations, current Silver and Yellow Line service and a downtown inset. Prints well on 11 × 17 in paper.
Single-line maps: Red, Orange, Silver, Blue, Yellow, Green. More downloads on the Washington Metro map PDF page.
DC Metro line maps
A map for each line with every station in order and the places to change to other lines. Select a map to open it full size.
How the DC Metro map works
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) opened the first Metrorail section in March 1976. Today the network links downtown Washington with suburbs in Maryland and Virginia, and it is the quickest way to reach the National Mall, Capitol Hill, the Pentagon and both airports it serves.
Each colored line is a route. Trains are signed with the line color and the last station, so “Blue Line to Downtown Largo” tells you the line and the direction. Larger circles mark transfer stations, where you can change lines without leaving the station.
Transfer stations
- Metro Center: Red, Orange, Silver and Blue
- Gallery Place: Red, Yellow and Green
- L’Enfant Plaza: Orange, Silver, Blue, Yellow and Green, the only station on five lines
- Fort Totten: Red, Green and Yellow
- Rosslyn and Stadium–Armory: where the Blue Line joins and leaves the Orange and Silver lines
- Pentagon and King Street–Old Town: where the Blue and Yellow lines split
Amtrak, MARC and VRE
- Amtrak: Union Station, New Carrollton and Rockville. Alexandria Union Station is a short walk from King Street–Old Town.
- MARC: Union Station, New Carrollton, Rockville, Silver Spring, College Park and Greenbelt.
- VRE: Union Station, L’Enfant Plaza, Crystal City and Franconia–Springfield.
Buses and accessibility
Metrobus serves most stations and the neighborhoods between the rail lines, alongside ART, DASH, Ride On, TheBus and Fairfax Connector. Every Metrorail station has elevator access to the platform, and trains have audio and visual stop announcements.
Recent changes
- Silver Line extended to Dulles Airport and Ashburn (2022).
- Potomac Yard station opened on the Blue and Yellow lines (2023).
- White Flint renamed North Bethesda; Prince George’s Plaza renamed Hyattsville Crossing.
- Silver Line trains split between Downtown Largo and New Carrollton (June 2025).
- Yellow Line trains extended to Greenbelt alongside the Green Line (December 2025).
Watch: the DC Metro map explained
DC Metro questions
How many Metro lines and stations are there in Washington DC?
Metrorail has six lines (Red, Orange, Silver, Blue, Yellow and Green) and 98 stations in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Is there a printable DC Metro map PDF?
Yes. Download the 2026 DC Metro map PDF. It shows every station, all six lines and a downtown inset, and prints well on tabloid (11 × 17 in) paper.
How do I pay for the Metro?
Tap a contactless credit or debit card, a phone or smartwatch wallet, or a SmarTrip card at the fare gate when you enter and again when you leave. Use the same card both times; fares depend on distance and time of day.
What time does the DC Metro open and close?
WMATA lists Metrorail hours as 5 a.m. to midnight Monday to Thursday, 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday and 6 a.m. to midnight on Sunday. First and last trains vary by station, so check WMATA timetables before late trips.
Which Metro line goes to Dulles Airport?
The Silver Line. Washington Dulles International Airport station is between Innovation Center and Loudoun Gateway, and trains run through Reston, Tysons and Arlington to downtown Washington.
Which Metro lines go to Reagan National Airport?
The Blue and Yellow lines stop at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station, which connects to the terminals by walkway.
Is the Purple Line part of the DC Metro?
No. The Purple Line is a Maryland light rail line between Bethesda and New Carrollton that is still under construction. It is run by the Maryland Transit Administration, not WMATA, so it is not on the Metrorail map. It will connect with the Red, Green, Yellow and Orange lines when it opens.
This site is an independent guide and is not affiliated with WMATA. Service changes, track work and closures are announced on wmata.com.