How long does it take from Columbia Heights to Foggy Bottom–GWU by metro?

The journey from Columbia Heights to Foggy Bottom–GWU takes approximately 48 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 18.91 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Columbia Heights to Foggy Bottom–GWU?

The token fare from Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights for Foggy Bottom–GWU?

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

What is the last train from Columbia Heights to Foggy Bottom–GWU?

The last train from Columbia Heights towards Branch Ave departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Foggy Bottom–GWU back towards Columbia Heights departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Columbia Heights to Foggy Bottom–GWU?

There are 7 stops between Columbia Heights and Foggy Bottom–GWU on the Green Line. The stations are: Columbia Heights, U Street, Mt Vernon Sq, Gallery Pl–Chinatown.

Columbia Heights To Foggy Bottom–GWU

ShortestShortest Route

Columbia Heights

Platform 1·underground·Green LineTowards Branch Ave

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

U Street

+6.63 min

6.63 min · 3.37 km

Mt Vernon Sq

yellow interchange

+13.24 min

6.61 min · 3.36 km

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

red interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground10.1 km

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

interchange Gallery Pl–Chinatown — 5 min

Platform 3 · Red Line ·Platform 1 Towards Shady Grove

+5 min

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

green interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 1·underground·Red LineTowards Shady Grove

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

Metro Center

blue interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.27 km

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

interchange Metro Center — 5 min

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

+5 min

Metro Center

red interchangeorange interchange

Platform 3·underground·Blue LineTowards Franconia–Springfield

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

McPherson Sq

orange interchange

+4.46 min

4.46 min · 2.18 km

Farragut West

+8.92 min

4.46 min · 2.18 km

Foggy Bottom–GWU

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.54 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

48 min

Total time

stops

18.91 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Columbia Heights	05:00	23:00	Towards Branch Ave
Foggy Bottom–GWU	05:00	00:00	Towards Columbia Heights

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

2.55 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.17 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~76 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹124

Auto

₹256

Cab

₹466

Estimates for 18.91 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Shady GroveGlenmont

Green Line

Franconia–SpringfieldLargo Town Center

Departure 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

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