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

The journey from L'Enfant Plaza to Friendship Heights takes approximately 39 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 16.99 km across 7 stops.

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

The token fare from L'Enfant Plaza to Friendship Heights 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 L'Enfant Plaza for Friendship Heights?

At L'Enfant Plaza, board from Platform 5 (underground station). The train runs Towards Greenbelt. Look for the electronic board showing "Greenbelt".

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

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

How many stops from L'Enfant Plaza to Friendship Heights?

There are 7 stops between L'Enfant Plaza and Friendship Heights on the Green Line. The stations are: L'Enfant Plaza, Gallery Pl–Chinatown.

L'Enfant Plaza To Friendship Heights

ShortestShortest Route

L'Enfant Plaza

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Platform 5·underground·Green LineTowards Greenbelt

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

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

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Arrive Platform 3·underground3.36 km

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

interchange Gallery Pl–Chinatown — 5 min

Platform 3 · Red Line ·Platform 1 Towards Shady Grove

+5 min

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

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Platform 1·underground·Red LineTowards Shady Grove

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

Metro Center

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+4.63 min

4.63 min · 2.27 km

Farragut North

+9.26 min

4.63 min · 2.27 km

Woodley Park

+18.54 min

4.63 min · 2.27 km

Tenleytown–AU

+23.17 min

4.63 min · 2.27 km

Friendship Heights

Arrive Platform 2·underground13.63 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

39 min

Total time

stops

16.99 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
L'Enfant Plaza	05:00	00:00	Towards Greenbelt
Friendship Heights	05:00	23:00	Towards L'Enfant Plaza

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

2.29 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

₹234

Cab

₹424

Estimates for 16.99 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

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

Arrival station

Friendship Heights

underground

Friendship Heights, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines