How long does it take from King St–Old Town to Branch Ave by metro?

The journey from King St–Old Town to Branch Ave takes approximately 38 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 16.89 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from King St–Old Town to Branch Ave?

The token fare from King St–Old Town to Branch Ave 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 King St–Old Town for Branch Ave?

At King St–Old Town, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Mt Vernon Sq. Look for the electronic board showing "Mt Vernon Sq".

What is the last train from King St–Old Town to Branch Ave?

The last train from King St–Old Town towards Mt Vernon Sq departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Branch Ave back towards King St–Old Town departs at 00:00.

How many stops from King St–Old Town to Branch Ave?

There are 5 stops between King St–Old Town and Branch Ave on the Yellow Line. The stations are: King St–Old Town, Pentagon, L'Enfant Plaza.

King St–Old Town To Branch Ave

ShortestShortest Route

King St–Old Town

Platform 1·underground·Yellow LineTowards Mt Vernon Sq

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Pentagon

blue interchange

+6.68 min

6.68 min · 3.4 km

L'Enfant Plaza

blue interchangeorange interchangegreen interchange

Arrive Platform 7·underground6.8 km

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

interchange L'Enfant Plaza — 5 min

Platform 7 · Green Line ·Platform 5 Towards Greenbelt

+5 min

L'Enfant Plaza

blue interchangeorange interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 5·underground·Green LineTowards Greenbelt

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

Waterfront

+6.61 min

6.61 min · 3.36 km

Anacostia

+13.24 min

6.63 min · 3.37 km

Branch Ave

Arrive Platform 1·underground10.09 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

38 min

Total time

stops

16.89 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
King St–Old Town	05:00	23:00	Towards Mt Vernon Sq
Branch Ave	05:00	00:00	Towards King St–Old Town

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

2.28 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.05 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~68 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹112

Auto

₹232

Cab

₹422

Estimates for 16.89 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

King St–Old Town

underground

King St–Old Town, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Branch Ave

underground

Branch Ave, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Branch Ave exit 1· Branch Ave area♿

Branch Ave exit 2· Branch Ave area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines