How long does it take from U Street to King St–Old Town by metro?

The journey from U Street to King St–Old Town takes approximately 38 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 16.96 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from U Street to King St–Old Town?

The token fare from U Street to King St–Old Town 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 King St–Old Town?

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 King St–Old Town?

The last train from U Street towards Branch Ave departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from King St–Old Town back towards U Street departs at 00:00.

How many stops from U Street to King St–Old Town?

There are 5 stops between U Street and King St–Old Town on the Green Line. The stations are: U Street, Mt Vernon Sq.

U Street To King St–Old Town

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

+20.04 min

6.68 min · 3.4 km

King St–Old Town

Arrive Platform 2·underground13.6 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

38 min

Total time

stops

16.96 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
U Street	05:00	23:00	Towards Branch Ave
King St–Old Town	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

2.29 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.05 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~68 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹112

Auto

₹234

Cab

₹424

Estimates for 16.96 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Green Line

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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

King St–Old Town

underground

King St–Old Town, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines