How long does it take from Friendship Heights to Arlington Cemetery by metro?

The journey from Friendship Heights to Arlington Cemetery takes approximately 56 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 22.62 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Friendship Heights to Arlington Cemetery?

The token fare from Friendship Heights to Arlington Cemetery 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 Friendship Heights for Arlington Cemetery?

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

What is the last train from Friendship Heights to Arlington Cemetery?

The last train from Friendship Heights towards Glenmont departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Arlington Cemetery back towards Friendship Heights departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Friendship Heights to Arlington Cemetery?

There are 9 stops between Friendship Heights and Arlington Cemetery on the Red Line. The stations are: Friendship Heights, Tenleytown–AU, Woodley Park, Dupont Circle, Farragut North, Metro Center, Gallery Pl–Chinatown.

Friendship Heights To Arlington Cemetery

ShortestShortest Route

Friendship Heights

Platform 1·underground·Red LineTowards Glenmont

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

Tenleytown–AU

+4.63 min

4.63 min · 2.27 km

Woodley Park

+9.26 min

4.63 min · 2.27 km

Farragut North

+18.54 min

4.65 min · 2.28 km

Metro Center

blue interchangeorange interchange

+23.17 min

4.63 min · 2.27 km

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

green interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground13.63 km

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

interchange Gallery Pl–Chinatown — 5 min

Platform 1 · Yellow Line ·Platform 5 Towards Huntington

+5 min

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

red interchangegreen interchange

Platform 5·underground·Yellow LineTowards Huntington

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

L'Enfant Plaza

blue interchangeorange interchangegreen interchange

+6.68 min

6.68 min · 3.4 km

Pentagon

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground6.8 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

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.19 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

56 min

Total time

stops

22.62 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Friendship Heights	05:00	23:00	Towards Glenmont
Arlington Cemetery	05:00	23:00	Towards Friendship 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

3.05 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.40 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~90 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹146

Auto

₹302

Cab

₹548

Estimates for 22.62 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Shady GroveGlenmont

Red Line

Franconia–SpringfieldLargo Town Center

Departure station

Friendship Heights

underground

Friendship Heights, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Arlington Cemetery

underground

Arlington Cemetery, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines