How long does it take from Glenmont to U Street by metro?

The journey from Glenmont to U Street takes approximately 30 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 12.36 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Glenmont to U Street?

The token fare from Glenmont to U Street 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 Glenmont for U Street?

At Glenmont, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Shady Grove. Look for the electronic board showing "Shady Grove".

What is the last train from Glenmont to U Street?

The last train from Glenmont towards Shady Grove departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from U Street back towards Glenmont departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Glenmont to U Street?

There are 4 stops between Glenmont and U Street on the Red Line. The stations are: Glenmont, Fort Totten.

Glenmont To U Street

ShortestShortest Route

Glenmont

Platform 1·underground·Red LineTowards Shady Grove

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

Fort Totten

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.27 km

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

interchange Fort Totten — 5 min

Platform 1 · Green Line ·Platform 3 Towards Greenbelt

+5 min

Fort Totten

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Green LineTowards Greenbelt

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

Georgia Ave–Petworth

+6.61 min

6.61 min · 3.36 km

Columbia Heights

+13.22 min

6.61 min · 3.36 km

U Street

Arrive Platform 1·underground10.09 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

30 min

Total time

stops

12.36 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Glenmont	05:00	00:00	Towards Shady Grove
U Street	05:00	23:00	Towards Glenmont

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

1.67 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.77 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~49 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹84

Auto

₹178

Cab

₹322

Estimates for 12.36 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

Glenmont

underground

Glenmont, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Glenmont exit 1· Glenmont area♿

Glenmont exit 2· Glenmont area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

U Street

underground

U Street, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines