How long does it take from King St–Old Town to Gallery Pl–Chinatown by metro?

The journey from King St–Old Town to Gallery Pl–Chinatown takes approximately 20 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 10.2 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from King St–Old Town to Gallery Pl–Chinatown?

The token fare from King St–Old Town to Gallery Pl–Chinatown 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 Gallery Pl–Chinatown?

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 Gallery Pl–Chinatown?

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

How many stops from King St–Old Town to Gallery Pl–Chinatown?

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

King St–Old Town To Gallery Pl–Chinatown

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

+13.36 min

6.68 min · 3.4 km

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

red interchangegreen interchange

Arrive Platform 5·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
King St–Old Town	05:00	23:00	Towards Mt Vernon Sq
Gallery Pl–Chinatown	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

1.38 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

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

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

underground

Gallery Pl–Chinatown, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Gallery Pl–Chinatown exit 1· Capital One Arena, Chinatown♿

Gallery Pl–Chinatown exit 2· Capital One Arena, Chinatown♿

Gallery Pl–Chinatown exit 3· Capital One Arena, Chinatown♿

Gallery Pl–Chinatown exit 4· Capital One Arena, Chinatown♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access