How long does it take from Pentagon to Bethesda by metro?

The journey from Pentagon to Bethesda takes approximately 51 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 22.71 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Pentagon to Bethesda?

The token fare from Pentagon to Bethesda 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 Pentagon for Bethesda?

At Pentagon, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Huntington. Look for the electronic board showing "Huntington".

What is the last train from Pentagon to Bethesda?

The last train from Pentagon towards Huntington departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Bethesda back towards Pentagon departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Pentagon to Bethesda?

There are 9 stops between Pentagon and Bethesda on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Pentagon, L'Enfant Plaza, Gallery Pl–Chinatown.

Pentagon To Bethesda

ShortestShortest Route

Pentagon

blue interchange

Platform 3·underground·Yellow LineTowards Huntington

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

L'Enfant Plaza

blue interchangeorange interchangegreen interchange

+6.68 min

6.68 min · 3.4 km

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

red interchangegreen interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground6.8 km

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

interchange Gallery Pl–Chinatown — 5 min

Platform 5 · Red Line ·Platform 1 Towards Shady Grove

+5 min

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

green interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 1·underground·Red LineTowards Shady Grove

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

Metro Center

blue interchangeorange interchange

+4.63 min

4.63 min · 2.27 km

Farragut North

+9.26 min

4.63 min · 2.27 km

Tenleytown–AU

+23.17 min

4.63 min · 2.27 km

Friendship Heights

+27.8 min

4.63 min · 2.27 km

Bethesda

Arrive Platform 2·underground15.91 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

51 min

Total time

stops

22.71 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Pentagon	05:00	00:00	Towards Huntington
Bethesda	05:00	23:00	Towards Pentagon

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

3.07 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.41 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~91 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹146

Auto

₹302

Cab

₹550

Estimates for 22.71 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

Pentagon

underground

Pentagon, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Pentagon exit 1· The Pentagon♿

Pentagon exit 2· The Pentagon♿

Pentagon exit 3· The Pentagon♿

Pentagon exit 4· The Pentagon♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival station

Bethesda

underground

Bethesda, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines