How long does it take from Pentagon to McPherson Sq by metro?

The journey from Pentagon to McPherson Sq takes approximately 25 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 9.95 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from Pentagon to McPherson Sq?

The token fare from Pentagon to McPherson Sq 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 McPherson Sq?

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 McPherson Sq?

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

How many stops from Pentagon to McPherson Sq?

There are 4 stops between Pentagon and McPherson Sq on the Yellow Line. The stations are: Pentagon, L'Enfant Plaza.

Pentagon To McPherson Sq

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 · Blue Line ·Platform 1 Towards Franconia–Springfield

+5 min

L'Enfant Plaza

orange interchangegreen interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Franconia–Springfield

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

Smithsonian

orange interchange

+4.46 min

4.46 min · 2.18 km

Metro Center

red interchangeorange interchange

+8.94 min

4.48 min · 2.19 km

McPherson Sq

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground6.55 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

25 min

Total time

stops

9.95 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Pentagon	05:00	00:00	Towards Huntington
McPherson Sq	05:00	00:00	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

1.34 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.62 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~40 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹70

Auto

₹150

Cab

₹268

Estimates for 9.95 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

McPherson Sq

underground

McPherson Sq, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

McPherson Sq exit 1· White House area♿

McPherson Sq exit 2· White House area♿

McPherson Sq exit 3· White House area♿

McPherson Sq exit 4· White House area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access