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

The journey from Friendship Heights to Capitol South takes approximately 51 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 22.81 km across 8 stops.

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

The token fare from Friendship Heights to Capitol South 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 Capitol South?

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 Capitol South?

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

How many stops from Friendship Heights to Capitol South?

There are 8 stops between Friendship Heights and Capitol South on the Red Line. The stations are: Friendship Heights, Tenleytown–AU, Woodley Park, Dupont Circle, Farragut North, Metro Center.

Friendship Heights To Capitol South

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

Dupont Circle

+13.89 min

4.63 min · 2.27 km

Farragut North

+18.54 min

4.65 min · 2.28 km

Metro Center

blue interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground11.36 km

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

interchange Metro Center — 5 min

Platform 1 · Orange Line ·Platform 5 Towards Vienna

+5 min

Metro Center

red interchangeblue interchange

Platform 5·underground·Orange LineTowards Vienna

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

Smithsonian

blue interchange

+7.45 min

7.45 min · 3.82 km

L'Enfant Plaza

blue interchangegreen interchangeyellow interchange

+14.88 min

7.43 min · 3.81 km

Capitol South

Arrive Platform 1·underground11.45 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

51 min

Total time

stops

22.81 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Friendship Heights	05:00	23:00	Towards Glenmont
Capitol South	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

3.08 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.41 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~91 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹146

Auto

₹304

Cab

₹552

Estimates for 22.81 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Red Line

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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

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