Waterfront To U Street
ShortestShortest Route
Waterfront
Platform 2·underground·Green LineTowards Greenbelt
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right
L'Enfant Plaza
+6.61 minblue interchangeorange interchangeyellow interchange
6.61 min · 3.36 km
Gallery Pl–Chinatown
+13.22 minred interchangeyellow interchange
6.61 min · 3.36 km
Mt Vernon Sq
+19.85 minyellow interchange
6.63 min · 3.37 km
U Street
Arrive Platform 2·underground13.45 km
First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00
Route on the map
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Journey at a glance
27 min
Total time
4
stops
13.45 km
Distance
0
Interchanges
First & last trains
| Station | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfront | 05:00 | 23:00 |
| U Street | 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
1.82 kg
CO₂ saved
vs driving a car
0.83 L
Fuel saved
petrol equivalent
~54 min
Rush-hour saved
vs road traffic
~70 kcal
Calories burned
walking to platform
Cost comparison
Metro
₹2.25
Bike
₹90
Auto
₹192
Cab
₹346
Estimates for 13.45 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.
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Departure station
Waterfront
Waterfront, Washington, United States
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 2 entry points
Facilities
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Arrival station
U Street
U Street, Washington, United States
Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)
Zone 1 · 2 entry points
Facilities
LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines