How long does it take from Greenbelt to McPherson Sq by metro?

The journey from Greenbelt to McPherson Sq takes approximately 42 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 15.73 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Greenbelt to McPherson Sq?

The token fare from Greenbelt to McPherson Sq 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 Greenbelt for McPherson Sq?

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

What is the last train from Greenbelt to McPherson Sq?

The last train from Greenbelt towards Greenbelt departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from McPherson Sq back towards Greenbelt departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Greenbelt to McPherson Sq?

There are 6 stops between Greenbelt and McPherson Sq on the Green Line. The stations are: Greenbelt, College Park–U of Md, Fort Totten.

Greenbelt To McPherson Sq

ShortestShortest Route

Greenbelt

Platform 1·underground·Green LineTowards Greenbelt

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

College Park–U of Md

+6.61 min

6.61 min · 3.36 km

Fort Totten

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground6.73 km

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

interchange Fort Totten — 5 min

Platform 3 · Red Line ·Platform 1 Towards Shady Grove

+5 min

Fort Totten

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·Red LineTowards Shady Grove

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

Union Station

+4.65 min

4.65 min · 2.28 km

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

green interchangeyellow interchange

+9.28 min

4.63 min · 2.27 km

Metro Center

blue interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.82 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

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.18 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

42 min

Total time

stops

15.73 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Greenbelt	05:00	00:00	Towards Greenbelt
McPherson Sq	05:00	00:00	Towards Greenbelt

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

2.12 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.98 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~63 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹104

Auto

₹218

Cab

₹396

Estimates for 15.73 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

Greenbelt

underground

Greenbelt, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Greenbelt exit 1· Greenbelt area♿

Greenbelt exit 2· Greenbelt area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

McPherson Sq

underground

McPherson Sq, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

McPherson Sq exit 1· White House area♿

McPherson Sq exit 2· White House area♿

McPherson Sq exit 3· White House area♿

McPherson Sq exit 4· White House area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access