How long does it take from Branch Ave to Foggy Bottom–GWU by metro?

The journey from Branch Ave to Foggy Bottom–GWU takes approximately 50 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 20.04 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Branch Ave to Foggy Bottom–GWU?

The token fare from Branch Ave to Foggy Bottom–GWU is ₹2.25. With a smart card the fare is ₹2.25 (save ₹0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ₹2.25.

Which platform at Branch Ave for Foggy Bottom–GWU?

At Branch Ave, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Greenbelt. Look for the electronic board showing "Greenbelt".

What is the last train from Branch Ave to Foggy Bottom–GWU?

The last train from Branch Ave towards Greenbelt departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Foggy Bottom–GWU back towards Branch Ave departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Branch Ave to Foggy Bottom–GWU?

There are 7 stops between Branch Ave and Foggy Bottom–GWU on the Green Line. The stations are: Branch Ave, Anacostia, Waterfront, L'Enfant Plaza.

Branch Ave To Foggy Bottom–GWU

ShortestShortest Route

Branch Ave

Platform 1·underground·Green LineTowards Greenbelt

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Anacostia

+6.61 min

6.61 min · 3.36 km

Waterfront

+13.24 min

6.63 min · 3.37 km

L'Enfant Plaza

blue interchangeorange interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground10.09 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00

interchange L'Enfant Plaza — 5 min

Platform 5 · Yellow Line ·Platform 7 Towards Huntington

+5 min

L'Enfant Plaza

blue interchangeorange interchangegreen interchange

Platform 7·underground·Yellow LineTowards Huntington

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Pentagon

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground3.4 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00

interchange Pentagon — 5 min

Platform 3 · Blue Line ·Platform 1 Towards Franconia–Springfield

+5 min

Pentagon

yellow interchange

Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Franconia–Springfield

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Arlington Cemetery

+4.48 min

4.48 min · 2.19 km

Rosslyn

orange interchange

+8.94 min

4.46 min · 2.18 km

Foggy Bottom–GWU

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.55 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

50 min

Total time

stops

20.04 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Branch Ave	05:00	00:00	Towards Greenbelt
Foggy Bottom–GWU	05:00	00:00	Towards Branch Ave

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

2.71 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.24 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~80 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹130

Auto

₹270

Cab

₹490

Estimates for 20.04 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Green Line

Franconia–SpringfieldLargo Town Center

Departure station

Branch Ave

underground

Branch Ave, Washington, United States

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Branch Ave exit 1· Branch Ave area♿

Branch Ave exit 2· Branch Ave area♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Foggy Bottom–GWU

underground

Foggy Bottom–GWU, Washington, United States

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Foggy Bottom–GWU exit 1· George Washington University, Kennedy Center♿

Foggy Bottom–GWU exit 2· George Washington University, Kennedy Center♿

Foggy Bottom–GWU exit 3· George Washington University, Kennedy Center♿

Foggy Bottom–GWU exit 4· George Washington University, Kennedy Center♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access