How long does it take from Gallery Pl–Chinatown to Ballston–MU by metro?

The journey from Gallery Pl–Chinatown to Ballston–MU takes approximately 47 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 18.8 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Gallery Pl–Chinatown to Ballston–MU?

The token fare from Gallery Pl–Chinatown to Ballston–MU 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 Gallery Pl–Chinatown for Ballston–MU?

At Gallery Pl–Chinatown, board from Platform 5 (underground station). The train runs Towards Huntington. Look for the electronic board showing "Huntington".

What is the last train from Gallery Pl–Chinatown to Ballston–MU?

The last train from Gallery Pl–Chinatown towards Huntington departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Ballston–MU back towards Gallery Pl–Chinatown departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Gallery Pl–Chinatown to Ballston–MU?

There are 6 stops between Gallery Pl–Chinatown and Ballston–MU on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Gallery Pl–Chinatown, L'Enfant Plaza, Pentagon.

Gallery Pl–Chinatown To Ballston–MU

ShortestShortest Route

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

+4.48 min

4.48 min · 2.19 km

Rosslyn

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.37 km

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

interchange Rosslyn — 5 min

Platform 1 · Orange Line ·Platform 3 Towards Vienna

+5 min

Rosslyn

blue interchange

Platform 3·underground·Orange LineTowards Vienna

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

Clarendon

+7.43 min

7.43 min · 3.81 km

Ballston–MU

Arrive Platform 2·underground7.63 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

47 min

Total time

stops

18.8 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Gallery Pl–Chinatown	05:00	00:00	Towards Huntington
Ballston–MU	05:00	23:00	Towards Gallery Pl–Chinatown

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

2.54 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.17 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~75 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹122

Auto

₹256

Cab

₹464

Estimates for 18.8 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Shady GroveGlenmont

Yellow Line

Franconia–SpringfieldLargo Town Center

Departure station

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

underground

Gallery Pl–Chinatown, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Gallery Pl–Chinatown exit 1· Capital One Arena, Chinatown♿

Gallery Pl–Chinatown exit 2· Capital One Arena, Chinatown♿

Gallery Pl–Chinatown exit 3· Capital One Arena, Chinatown♿

Gallery Pl–Chinatown exit 4· Capital One Arena, Chinatown♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival station

Ballston–MU

underground

Ballston–MU, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines