How long does it take from U Street to Friendship Heights by metro?

The journey from U Street to Friendship Heights takes approximately 46 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 20.36 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from U Street to Friendship Heights?

The token fare from U Street to Friendship 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 U Street for Friendship Heights?

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 Friendship Heights?

The last train from U Street towards Branch Ave departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Friendship Heights back towards U Street departs at 00:00.

How many stops from U Street to Friendship Heights?

There are 8 stops between U Street and Friendship Heights on the Green Line. The stations are: U Street, Mt Vernon Sq, Gallery Pl–Chinatown.

U Street To Friendship Heights

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

+6.61 min

6.61 min · 3.36 km

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

red interchangeyellow interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground6.73 km

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

interchange Gallery Pl–Chinatown — 5 min

Platform 3 · Red Line ·Platform 1 Towards Shady Grove

+5 min

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

green interchangeyellow interchange

Platform 1·underground·Red LineTowards Shady Grove

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

Metro Center

blue interchangeorange interchange

+4.63 min

4.63 min · 2.27 km

Farragut North

+9.26 min

4.63 min · 2.27 km

Woodley Park

+18.54 min

4.63 min · 2.27 km

Tenleytown–AU

+23.17 min

4.63 min · 2.27 km

Friendship Heights

Arrive Platform 2·underground13.63 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

46 min

Total time

stops

20.36 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
U Street	05:00	23:00	Towards Branch Ave
Friendship Heights	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

2.75 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.26 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~81 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹132

Auto

₹274

Cab

₹498

Estimates for 20.36 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Shady GroveGlenmont

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

Friendship Heights

underground

Friendship Heights, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines