How long does it take from U Street to Ballston–MU by metro?

The journey from U Street to Ballston–MU takes approximately 66 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 25.56 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from U Street to Ballston–MU?

The token fare from U Street to Ballston–MU 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 U Street for Ballston–MU?

At U Street, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Branch Ave. Look for the electronic board showing "Branch Ave".

What is the last train from U Street to Ballston–MU?

The last train from U Street towards Branch Ave departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Ballston–MU back towards U Street departs at 00:00.

How many stops from U Street to Ballston–MU?

There are 8 stops between U Street and Ballston–MU on the Green Line. The stations are: U Street, Mt Vernon Sq.

U Street To Ballston–MU

ShortestShortest Route

U Street

Platform 1·underground·Green LineTowards Branch Ave

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Mt Vernon Sq

yellow interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.36 km

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

interchange Mt Vernon Sq — 5 min

Platform 1 · Yellow Line ·Platform 3 Towards Huntington

+5 min

Mt Vernon Sq

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·Yellow LineTowards Huntington

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

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

red interchangegreen interchange

+6.68 min

6.68 min · 3.4 km

L'Enfant Plaza

blue interchangeorange interchangegreen interchange

+13.36 min

6.68 min · 3.4 km

Pentagon

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground10.2 km

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

interchange Pentagon — 5 min

Platform 3 · Blue Line ·Platform 1 Towards Franconia–Springfield

+5 min

Pentagon

yellow interchange

Platform 1·underground·Blue LineTowards Franconia–Springfield

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

Arlington Cemetery

+4.48 min

4.48 min · 2.19 km

Rosslyn

orange interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.37 km

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

interchange Rosslyn — 5 min

Platform 1 · Orange Line ·Platform 3 Towards Vienna

+5 min

Rosslyn

blue interchange

Platform 3·underground·Orange LineTowards Vienna

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

Clarendon

+7.43 min

7.43 min · 3.81 km

Ballston–MU

Arrive Platform 2·underground7.63 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

66 min

Total time

stops

25.56 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
U Street	05:00	23:00	Towards Branch Ave
Ballston–MU	05:00	23:00	Towards U Street

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

3.45 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.58 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~102 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹164

Auto

₹336

Cab

₹612

Estimates for 25.56 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Green Line

Franconia–SpringfieldLargo Town Center

Departure station

U Street

underground

U Street, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Ballston–MU

underground

Ballston–MU, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines