AnacostiaColumbia Heights
40 min6 stops2.25Washington Metro
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Anacostia To Columbia Heights

ShortestShortest Route
Anacostia
Platform 2·underground·Green LineTowards Greenbelt
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Waterfront
+6.63 min
6.63 min · 3.37 km
L'Enfant Plaza
blue interchangeorange interchangeyellow interchange
+13.24 min
6.61 min · 3.36 km
Mt Vernon Sq
yellow interchange
+26.48 min
6.63 min · 3.37 km
U Street
+33.09 min
6.61 min · 3.36 km
Columbia Heights
Arrive Platform 2·underground20.19 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

6stops0changes
Gallery Pl–ChinatownL'Enfant PlazaBColumbia HeightsU StreetMt Vernon SqWaterfrontAAnacostia
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Journey at a glance

40 min
Total time
6
stops
20.19 km
Distance
0
Interchanges

First & last trains

StationFirst trainLast train
Anacostia05:0023:00
Columbia Heights05:0023:00
Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare
2.25
Buy at counter or TVM
Smart card
2.25
Save ₹0 per ride
Off-peak smart card
2.25
Save ₹0 per ride
Use your Washington Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.
Fare guide

Travel green

2.73 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
1.25 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~81 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro
2.25
Bike
132
Auto
272
Cab
494

Estimates for 20.19 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

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Departure station

Anacostia

underground
Anacostia, Washington, United States
Weekdays: 05:0023:00(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 2 entry points
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines
Arrival station

Columbia Heights

underground
Columbia Heights, Washington, United States
Weekdays: 05:0023:00(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 2 entry points
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines