Herndon station
| Company type | Washington Metro station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | November 15, 2022 |
| Headquarters | Herndon, Virginia , United States |
Area served | Fairfax County, Virginia |
| Products | Metro rail services (Silver Line) |
Herndon station—originally referred to as Herndon–Monroe and Herndon–Reston West—is a Washington Metro Silver Line stop situated in Fairfax County, Virginia. It commenced operations on November 15, 2022. Positioned within the median of VA-267, the station is adjacent to the Herndon-Monroe Park and Ride facility and bus terminal located on the southern side of the highway. Access to the station is provided via two pedestrian bridges spanning SR 267, connecting both sides of the road, with bus bays located just south of the highway corridor.
History
In 1999, Fairfax County constructed a $20 million park and ride structure incorporating a Fairfax Connector bus station that served routes in Herndon and Reston, along with commuter services to and other Metro stops. Originally accommodating 1,750 parking spaces, the garage was expanded to hold 3,500 spaces in preparation for the Metro station's arrival, despite facing criticism regarding construction quality issues. The Town of Herndon has actively promoted transit-oriented development north of this station and established a special tax district encompassing commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential zones to finance Silver Line Phase II.
The Silver Line was designed to link Washington, D.C. with Washington Dulles International Airport and prominent suburban centers such as Tysons, Reston, Herndon, and Ashburn. Its construction occurred in two stages: Phase 1 connected D.C. to and was inaugurated in 2014. During Phase 1’s development, planning and financial approval for Phase 2—which extends the line through Dulles Airport into Loudoun County—were secured, with Loudoun County’s Board of Supervisors endorsing it in 2012. The contract for Phase 2 was awarded in 2013 at a cost of $1.177 billion.
The launch of Phase 2 experienced multiple postponements—from late 2019 to early 2021, then further delayed to late 2021—primarily due to enhanced stormwater management standards and improvements required for automated train control systems. By August 2019, officials anticipated completion by mid-2020; however, additional testing protocols caused further delays. In February 2021, Metro announced a necessity for five months of testing following construction completion. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) aimed for substantial completion by Labor Day 2021 but did not meet this target.
In November 2021, MWAA declared the rail segment "substantially complete," while WMATA projected an additional five months of testing before commencing passenger operations. Simulated service trials began in October 2022. Ultimately, Phase 2 commenced full service on November 15, 2022. Capital Bikeshare facilities were installed near the station’s south entrance on April 8, 2025.