How long does it take from L'Enfant Plaza to Gallery Pl–Chinatown by metro?

The journey from L'Enfant Plaza to Gallery Pl–Chinatown takes approximately 7 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 3.36 km across 1 stop.

What is the metro fare from L'Enfant Plaza to Gallery Pl–Chinatown?

The token fare from L'Enfant Plaza 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 L'Enfant Plaza for Gallery Pl–Chinatown?

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 Gallery Pl–Chinatown?

The last train from L'Enfant Plaza towards Greenbelt departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Gallery Pl–Chinatown back towards L'Enfant Plaza departs at 00:00.

How many stops from L'Enfant Plaza to Gallery Pl–Chinatown?

There are 1 stop between L'Enfant Plaza and Gallery Pl–Chinatown on the Green Line. The stations are: L'Enfant Plaza, Gallery Pl–Chinatown.

L'Enfant Plaza To Gallery Pl–Chinatown

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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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

7 min

Total time

stops

3.36 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
L'Enfant Plaza	05:00	00:00	Towards Greenbelt
Gallery Pl–Chinatown	05:00	00:00	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

0.45 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.21 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~13 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹30

Auto

₹70

Cab

₹124

Estimates for 3.36 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Green Line

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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

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