How long does it take from Capitol South to Columbia Heights by metro?

The journey from Capitol South to Columbia Heights takes approximately 39 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 17.28 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Capitol South to Columbia Heights?

The token fare from Capitol South to Columbia Heights 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 Capitol South for Columbia Heights?

At Capitol South, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Vienna. Look for the electronic board showing "Vienna".

What is the last train from Capitol South to Columbia Heights?

The last train from Capitol South towards Vienna departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Columbia Heights back towards Capitol South departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Capitol South to Columbia Heights?

There are 5 stops between Capitol South and Columbia Heights on the Orange Line. The stations are: Capitol South, L'Enfant Plaza.

Capitol South To Columbia Heights

ShortestShortest Route

Capitol South

Platform 2·underground·Orange LineTowards Vienna

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

L'Enfant Plaza

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Arrive Platform 3·underground3.82 km

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

interchange L'Enfant Plaza — 5 min

Platform 3 · Green Line ·Platform 5 Towards Greenbelt

+5 min

L'Enfant Plaza

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Platform 5·underground·Green LineTowards Greenbelt

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

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

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+6.61 min

6.61 min · 3.36 km

Mt Vernon Sq

yellow interchange

+13.24 min

6.63 min · 3.37 km

U Street

+19.85 min

6.61 min · 3.36 km

Columbia Heights

Arrive Platform 2·underground13.46 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

39 min

Total time

stops

17.28 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Capitol South	05:00	23:00	Towards Vienna
Columbia Heights	05:00	23:00	Towards Capitol South

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

2.33 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.07 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~69 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹114

Auto

₹238

Cab

₹430

Estimates for 17.28 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Orange Line

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Departure station

Capitol South

underground

Capitol South, Washington, United States

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Columbia Heights

underground

Columbia Heights, Washington, United States

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines