How long does it take from Huntington to L'Enfant Plaza by metro?

The journey from Huntington to L'Enfant Plaza takes approximately 20 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 10.2 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Huntington to L'Enfant Plaza?

The token fare from Huntington to L'Enfant Plaza 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 Huntington for L'Enfant Plaza?

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

What is the last train from Huntington to L'Enfant Plaza?

The last train from Huntington towards Huntington departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from L'Enfant Plaza back towards Huntington departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Huntington to L'Enfant Plaza?

There are 3 stops between Huntington and L'Enfant Plaza on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Huntington, King St–Old Town, Pentagon, L'Enfant Plaza.

Huntington To L'Enfant Plaza

ShortestShortest Route

Huntington

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Huntington

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

King St–Old Town

+6.68 min

6.68 min · 3.4 km

Pentagon

blue interchange

+13.36 min

6.68 min · 3.4 km

L'Enfant Plaza

blue interchangeorange interchangegreen interchange

Arrive Platform 7·underground10.2 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

20 min

Total time

stops

10.2 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Huntington	05:00	00:00	Towards Huntington
L'Enfant Plaza	05:00	00:00	Towards Huntington

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

1.38 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.63 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~41 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

$2.25

Bike

$72

Auto

$152

Cab

$274

Estimates for 10.2 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

Huntington

underground

Huntington, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Huntington exit 1· Huntington area♿

Huntington exit 2· Huntington area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

L'Enfant Plaza

underground

L'Enfant Plaza, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

L'Enfant Plaza exit 1· L'Enfant Plaza♿

L'Enfant Plaza exit 2· L'Enfant Plaza♿

L'Enfant Plaza exit 3· L'Enfant Plaza♿

L'Enfant Plaza exit 4· L'Enfant Plaza♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access