How long does it take from King St–Old Town to Foggy Bottom–GWU by metro?

The journey from King St–Old Town to Foggy Bottom–GWU takes approximately 18 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 8.73 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from King St–Old Town to Foggy Bottom–GWU?

The token fare from King St–Old Town to Foggy Bottom–GWU 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 Foggy Bottom–GWU?

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

What is the last train from King St–Old Town to Foggy Bottom–GWU?

The last train from King St–Old Town towards Largo Town Center departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Foggy Bottom–GWU back towards King St–Old Town departs at 00:00.

How many stops from King St–Old Town to Foggy Bottom–GWU?

There are 4 stops between King St–Old Town and Foggy Bottom–GWU on the Blue Line. The stations are: King St–Old Town, Pentagon, Arlington Cemetery, Rosslyn, Foggy Bottom–GWU.

King St–Old Town To Foggy Bottom–GWU

ShortestShortest Route

King St–Old Town

Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Largo Town Center

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

Pentagon

yellow interchange

+4.46 min

4.46 min · 2.18 km

Arlington Cemetery

+8.94 min

4.48 min · 2.19 km

Rosslyn

orange interchange

+13.4 min

4.46 min · 2.18 km

Foggy Bottom–GWU

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground8.73 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

18 min

Total time

stops

8.73 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
King St–Old Town	05:00	23:00	Towards Largo Town Center
Foggy Bottom–GWU	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

1.18 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.54 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~35 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹62

Auto

₹134

Cab

₹242

Estimates for 8.73 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Shady GroveGlenmont

Blue 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

Foggy Bottom–GWU

underground

Foggy Bottom–GWU, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Foggy Bottom–GWU exit 1· George Washington University, Kennedy Center♿

Foggy Bottom–GWU exit 2· George Washington University, Kennedy Center♿

Foggy Bottom–GWU exit 3· George Washington University, Kennedy Center♿

Foggy Bottom–GWU exit 4· George Washington University, Kennedy Center♿

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

Facilities

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