Union Station To Bethesda
ShortestShortest Route
Union Station
Platform 2·underground·Red LineTowards Shady Grove
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
Gallery Pl–Chinatown
+4.63 mingreen interchangeyellow interchange
4.63 min · 2.27 km
Metro Center
+9.26 minblue interchangeorange interchange
4.63 min · 2.27 km
Tenleytown–AU
+27.8 min4.63 min · 2.27 km
Friendship Heights
+32.43 min4.63 min · 2.27 km
Bethesda
Arrive Platform 2·underground18.18 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
37 min
Total time
8
stops
18.18 km
Distance
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Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Union Station | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| Bethesda | 05:00 | 23:00 |
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 guideTravel green
2.45 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
1.13 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~73 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹2.25
Bike
₹120
Auto
₹248
Cab
₹450
Estimates for 18.18 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
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Departure station
Union Station
Union Station, Washington, United States
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 2 entry points
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines
Arrival station
Bethesda
Bethesda, Washington, United States
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 2 entry points
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines