How long does it take from Shady Grove to Clarendon by metro?

The journey from Shady Grove to Clarendon takes approximately 75 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 35 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from Shady Grove to Clarendon?

The token fare from Shady Grove to Clarendon 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 Shady Grove for Clarendon?

At Shady Grove, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Shady Grove. Look for the electronic board showing "Shady Grove".

What is the last train from Shady Grove to Clarendon?

The last train from Shady Grove towards Shady Grove departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Clarendon back towards Shady Grove departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Shady Grove to Clarendon?

There are 12 stops between Shady Grove and Clarendon on the Red Line. The stations are: Shady Grove, Bethesda, Friendship Heights, Tenleytown–AU, Woodley Park, Dupont Circle, Farragut North, Metro Center.

Shady Grove To Clarendon

ShortestShortest Route

Shady Grove

Platform 1·underground·Red LineTowards Shady Grove

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

Bethesda

+4.63 min

4.63 min · 2.27 km

Friendship Heights

+9.28 min

4.65 min · 2.28 km

Dupont Circle

+23.17 min

4.63 min · 2.27 km

Farragut North

+27.82 min

4.65 min · 2.28 km

Metro Center

blue interchangeorange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground15.91 km

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

interchange Metro Center — 5 min

Platform 1 · Orange Line ·Platform 5 Towards Vienna

+5 min

Metro Center

red interchangeblue interchange

Platform 5·underground·Orange LineTowards Vienna

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

McPherson Sq

blue interchange

+7.45 min

7.45 min · 3.82 km

Farragut West

+14.9 min

7.45 min · 3.82 km

Foggy Bottom–GWU

blue interchange

+22.35 min

7.45 min · 3.82 km

Rosslyn

blue interchange

+29.8 min

7.45 min · 3.82 km

Clarendon

Arrive Platform 2·underground19.09 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

75 min

Total time

stops

35 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Shady Grove	05:00	00:00	Towards Shady Grove
Clarendon	05:00	23:00	Towards Shady Grove

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

4.73 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

2.17 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~140 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹220

Auto

₹450

Cab

₹820

Estimates for 35 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Red Line

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Departure station

Shady Grove

underground

Shady Grove, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Shady Grove exit 1· Shady Grove area♿

Shady Grove exit 2· Shady Grove area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Clarendon

underground

Clarendon, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines