How long does it take from Pentagon to Columbia Heights by metro?

The journey from Pentagon to Columbia Heights takes approximately 38 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 16.86 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Pentagon to Columbia Heights?

The token fare from Pentagon to Columbia 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 Pentagon for Columbia Heights?

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 Columbia Heights?

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

How many stops from Pentagon to Columbia Heights?

There are 5 stops between Pentagon and Columbia Heights on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Pentagon, L'Enfant Plaza.

Pentagon To Columbia Heights

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

Arrive Platform 7·underground3.4 km

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

interchange L'Enfant Plaza — 5 min

Platform 7 · Green Line ·Platform 5 Towards Greenbelt

+5 min

L'Enfant Plaza

blue interchangeorange interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 5·underground·Green LineTowards Greenbelt

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

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

red interchangeyellow interchange

+6.61 min

6.61 min · 3.36 km

Mt Vernon Sq

yellow interchange

+13.24 min

6.63 min · 3.37 km

U Street

+19.85 min

6.61 min · 3.36 km

Columbia Heights

Arrive Platform 2·underground13.46 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

38 min

Total time

stops

16.86 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Pentagon	05:00	00:00	Towards Huntington
Columbia Heights	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

2.28 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.05 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~67 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹112

Auto

₹232

Cab

₹420

Estimates for 16.86 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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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

Columbia Heights

underground

Columbia Heights, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines