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

The journey from Rosslyn to L'Enfant Plaza takes approximately 21 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 7.77 km across 3 stops.

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

The token fare from Rosslyn to L'Enfant Plaza 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 Rosslyn for L'Enfant Plaza?

At Rosslyn, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Franconia–Springfield. Look for the electronic board showing "Franconia–Springfield".

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

The last train from Rosslyn towards Franconia–Springfield departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from L'Enfant Plaza back towards Rosslyn departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Rosslyn to L'Enfant Plaza?

There are 3 stops between Rosslyn and L'Enfant Plaza on the Blue Line. The stations are: Rosslyn, Arlington Cemetery, Pentagon.

Rosslyn To L'Enfant Plaza

ShortestShortest Route

Rosslyn

orange interchange

Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Franconia–Springfield

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

Arlington Cemetery

+4.46 min

4.46 min · 2.18 km

Pentagon

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.37 km

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

interchange Pentagon — 5 min

Platform 1 · Yellow Line ·Platform 3 Towards Huntington

+5 min

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

21 min

Total time

stops

7.77 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Rosslyn	05:00	00:00	Towards Franconia–Springfield
L'Enfant Plaza	05:00	00:00	Towards Rosslyn

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

1.05 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.48 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~31 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹56

Auto

₹124

Cab

₹220

Estimates for 7.77 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Shady GroveGlenmont

Blue Line

Franconia–SpringfieldLargo Town Center

Departure station

Rosslyn

underground

Rosslyn, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Rosslyn exit 1· Rosslyn♿

Rosslyn exit 2· Rosslyn♿

Rosslyn exit 3· Rosslyn♿

Rosslyn exit 4· Rosslyn♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

Arrival 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