List of Washington Metro stations
| Company type | Rapid transit network |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. , United States |
Area served | Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia |
| Products | Rapid transit services |
The Washington Metro—often referred to simply as Metro and marketed under the name Metrorail—is a rapid transit network serving Washington, D.C. along with adjacent areas in Maryland and Virginia, covering locations both inside and beyond the Capital Beltway.
Similar to many rapid transit systems across the United States, Metro’s ridership has yet to rebound fully following the declines caused by COVID-19, falling from an average weekday patronage of 764,300 in early 2015 down to approximately 519,700 by late 2024. Despite this downturn, it continues to rank as the second most heavily used rapid transit system nationwide, trailing only the New York City Subway. As of 2023, the network comprises 98 stations distributed across six lines, encompassing a total track length of .
The origin of the system was as a substitute for large-scale highway development in the D.C. metropolitan area, with part of its funding sourced from reallocated highway budgets. Construction commenced in 1969, and the first section debuted in 1976 on the Red Line stretching between and . Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Metro extended its reach into suburban counties including Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax in Virginia, as well as Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland. By 1991, five lines were operational: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, and Blue. The original design was fulfilled in 2001 with the Green Line's extension reaching .
In 2004, three new stations became operational: Blue Line expansions to and , along with the introduction of the first infill station at . The Silver Line was launched in two stages—initially five stations in 2014 followed by six additional stations in 2022. Another infill station opened on May 19, 2023, at , serving both the Yellow and Blue Lines.
There are nine designated transfer stations within the system; among these, four feature distinct upper and lower levels that opened at different times, while two others utilize stacked platform configurations. Ten stations serve as line termini; additionally, several non-terminal stations accommodate short-turn train operations.
In terms of passenger volume during 2023, Metro Center was the busiest station with over 3.9 million entries recorded. Rosslyn led ridership figures within Virginia, Silver Spring topped Maryland’s counts, and all ten of the highest-traffic stations are situated within Washington, D.C.
Lines
The Washington Metro operates six distinct lines identified by unique colors. Except for the Red Line, all lines share segments of track.
| Line | Ridership (May 2010) | Stations | Termini | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:Rint | 277,741 (37%) | 27 | Template:Wmata | Template:Wmata |
| Template:Rint | 187,663 (25%) | 26 | Template:Wmata | Template:Wmata |
| Template:Rint | 120,104 (16%) | 28 | Template:Wmata | Template:Wmata |
| Template:Rint | 105,091 (14%) | 21 | Template:Wmata | Template:Wmata |
| Template:Rint | 59,781 (8%) | 13 | Template:Wmata | Template:Wmata |
| Template:Rint | Template:N/A | 34 | Template:Wmata | Template:Wmata, Template:Wmata |
Stations
| Station | Lines | Rail Connections | Jurisdiction | Average Weekday Rail Entries (2023) | Date Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1285 | 1980-11-22 | ||||
| District of Columbia | 2507 | 1991-12-28 | |||
| District of Columbia | 3852 | 1983-04-30 | |||
| Arlington County, Virginia | 897 | 1977-07-01 | |||
|
Ashburn, Virginia |
1152 | 2022-11-15 | |||
| Arlington County, Virginia | 5289 | 1979-12-11 | |||
| District of Columbia | 1355 | 1980-11-22 | |||
| Montgomery County, Maryland | 4517 | 1984-08-25 | |||
| Alexandria, Virginia | 2040 | 1983-12-17 | |||
|
Prince George's County, Maryland |
2141 | 2001-01-13 | |||
| * (upper level) |
District of Columbia |
12,644 | 1976-03-29 | ||
| * (lower level) |
District of Columbia |
12,644 | 1977-07-01 |
Notes
- Stations appearing twice for upper and lower levels are regarded by WMATA as one station; the separate levels are distinguished due to differing inauguration dates.