DC Metro Map 2026
An interactive WMATA Metro map of Washington, DC, with every station on all six lines, a route planner and a printable PDF. Search a station, switch lines on and off, or choose two stations to see where to change trains.
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Open the full-page interactive DC Metro map for station lists, how-to tips and more map images.
The six Metro lines
Each line is named by its color. Through downtown several lines share the same tracks, so a station can be served by up to five lines.
- Red LineShady Grove to Glenmont, 27 stations. Serves Bethesda, Dupont Circle, Metro Center, Union Station, Silver Spring. The Red Line is the only line that does not share track with another line.
Red Line stations and map - Orange LineVienna to New Carrollton, 26 stations. Serves Ballston, Rosslyn, Foggy Bottom, Smithsonian, L'Enfant Plaza. Runs with the Silver Line through Arlington and downtown.
Orange Line stations and map - Silver LineAshburn to Downtown Largo or New Carrollton, 39 stations. Serves Dulles Airport, Reston, Tysons, Rosslyn, Metro Center. East of Stadium–Armory, trains go to either Downtown Largo or New Carrollton.
Silver Line stations and map - Blue LineFranconia–Springfield to Downtown Largo, 28 stations. Serves Old Town Alexandria, Reagan National Airport, Pentagon, Arlington Cemetery. Crosses into DC at Rosslyn and shares downtown tracks with Orange and Silver.
Blue Line stations and map - Yellow LineHuntington to Greenbelt or Mt Vernon Sq, 22 stations. Serves Old Town Alexandria, Reagan National Airport, Pentagon, L'Enfant Plaza. The quickest rail link between Reagan National Airport and downtown.
Yellow Line stations and map - Green LineBranch Avenue to Greenbelt, 21 stations. Serves Navy Yard–Ballpark, L'Enfant Plaza, U Street, Columbia Heights, College Park. Runs with the Yellow Line north of L'Enfant Plaza.
Green Line stations and map
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. Check WMATA timetables.
- Paying your fareTap a contactless bank card, phone wallet or SmarTrip card at the gate on the way in and 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 linesMain transfer stations are Metro Center, Gallery Place, L’Enfant Plaza, Fort Totten, Rosslyn, Pentagon, King Street–Old Town, East Falls Church and Stadium–Armory. You stay inside the fare gates when you change.
Washington DC Metro map PDF
A printable version of the full Metrorail system, drawn from the same station and track data as the interactive map. It includes all 98 stations, transfer stations, the current Silver and Yellow Line service patterns and a downtown detail inset.
Looking for a single line? See the Red, Orange, Silver, Blue, Yellow and Green line maps, or more printable Washington Metro maps.
How to read the DC Metro map
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 that it serves.
On the map, each colored line is a route. Trains are signed with the line color and the final station, so “Blue Line to Downtown Largo” tells you both the line and the direction. Larger circles mark transfer stations, where you can change to another line without leaving the station.
Main transfer stations
- Metro Center: Red, Orange, Silver and Blue lines
- Gallery Place: Red, Yellow and Green lines
- L’Enfant Plaza: Orange, Silver, Blue, Yellow and Green lines, the only station on five lines
- Fort Totten: Red, Green and Yellow lines
- 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
Connections to Amtrak, MARC and VRE
- Amtrak: Union Station, New Carrollton and Rockville. Alexandria Union Station is a short walk from King Street–Old Town.
- MARC (Maryland commuter rail): Union Station, New Carrollton, Rockville, Silver Spring, College Park and Greenbelt.
- VRE (Virginia Railway Express): Union Station, L’Enfant Plaza, Crystal City and Franconia–Springfield.
Buses
Metrobus covers neighborhoods away from the rail lines and stops at most Metro stations. Local systems connect too, including ART in Arlington, DASH in Alexandria, Ride On in Montgomery County, TheBus in Prince George’s County and Fairfax Connector.
Accessibility
Every Metrorail station has elevator access to the platform, and trains have audio and visual stop announcements. If an elevator is out of service, WMATA lists outages and shuttle options on its website.
Recent changes to the map
- Silver Line extension to Dulles Airport and Ashburn (2022).
- Potomac Yard station opened on the Blue and Yellow lines (2023).
- White Flint renamed North Bethesda, and 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).
Video: the DC Metro map in five minutes
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.