Minnesota Avenue station
| Company type | Washington Metro station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | November 20, 1978 |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. , United States |
| Parent | Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) |
Minnesota Avenue station is a Washington Metro facility featuring an island-platform layout, located in the Central Northeast/Mahaning Heights area of Northeast Washington, D.C.. Managed by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), this station began operations on November 20, 1978, and currently accommodates both the Orange and Silver services.
For westbound travelers on the Orange and Silver Lines, Minnesota Avenue represents the last stop before trains cross the Anacostia River. It is also the final above-ground station until reaching East Falls Church in Virginia. Beyond Minnesota Avenue heading west, trains traverse over parking areas associated with RFK Stadium before descending underground.
Location
Positioned between Kenilworth Avenue and Minnesota Avenue along Grant Street, Minnesota Avenue station lies just east of the CSX Landover Subdivision railroad corridor. It functions as a key commuter access point for eastern Washington, offering a modest parking area and multiple Metrobus routes that serve the city's eastern neighborhoods. The station is located southwest of where the historic western terminus of the Chesapeake Beach Railway once stood.
History
The station commenced service on November 20, 1978, coinciding with the extension of rail lines northeast from Stadium–Armory and the inauguration of stations at Cheverly, Deanwood, Landover, and New Carrollton.
In May 2018, WMATA announced extensive platform renovations across twenty stations system-wide. Minnesota Avenue was included in the summer 2022 improvement initiative, which necessitated closing New Carrollton station from May 28 to September 5, 2022. Alongside New Carrollton, Deanwood, Cheverly, and Landover stations were also closed during this period. Shuttle bus services and complimentary parking options were made available throughout these closures.
Beginning September 10, 2022, Blue Line trains began stopping at Minnesota Avenue as part of the Blue Plus service, implemented due to the closure of the 14th Street bridge. This arrangement concluded on May 7, 2023, when the Yellow Line resumed operations.
On June 22, 2025, half of Silver Line trains started running between and , marking a significant service adjustment.
Station Layout
Minnesota Avenue station includes an at-grade island platform situated between CSX freight tracks on land that was previously unused within the existing rail right-of-way. The fare control area and mezzanine are located below ground at the southern end of the platform. Entrances are accessible from both sides of the right-of-way. A designated bus bay is positioned outside the southeast entrance, nestled between Minnesota Avenue and the station access point.