How long does it take from Ballston–MU to L'Enfant Plaza by metro?

The journey from Ballston–MU to L'Enfant Plaza takes approximately 41 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 15.4 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Ballston–MU to L'Enfant Plaza?

The token fare from Ballston–MU to L'Enfant Plaza 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 Ballston–MU for L'Enfant Plaza?

At Ballston–MU, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards New Carrollton. Look for the electronic board showing "New Carrollton".

What is the last train from Ballston–MU to L'Enfant Plaza?

The last train from Ballston–MU towards New Carrollton departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from L'Enfant Plaza back towards Ballston–MU departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Ballston–MU to L'Enfant Plaza?

There are 5 stops between Ballston–MU and L'Enfant Plaza on the Orange Line. The stations are: Ballston–MU, Clarendon, Rosslyn.

Ballston–MU Hasta L'Enfant Plaza

ShortestShortest Route

Ballston–MU

Andén 1·underground·Orange LineHacia New Carrollton

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 23:00Doors open: right

Clarendon

+7.45 min

7.45 min · 3.82 km

Rosslyn

blue transbordo

Arrive Platform 3·underground7.63 km

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 00:00

correspondencia Rosslyn — 5 min

Andén 3 · Blue Line ·Andén 1 Hacia Franconia–Springfield

+5 min

Rosslyn

orange transbordo

Andén 1·underground·Blue LineHacia Franconia–Springfield

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 00:00Doors open: right

Arlington Cemetery

+4.46 min

4.46 min · 2.18 km

Pentagon

yellow transbordo

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.37 km

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 00:00

correspondencia Pentagon — 5 min

Andén 1 · Yellow Line ·Andén 3 Hacia Huntington

+5 min

Pentagon

blue transbordo

Andén 3·underground·Yellow LineHacia Huntington

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 00:00Doors open: right

L'Enfant Plaza

blue transbordoorange transbordogreen transbordo

Arrive Platform 7·underground3.4 km

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 00:00

Route on the map

5paradas2transbordos

DesdeHasta

Viaje de un vistazo

41 min

Total time

paradas

15.4 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primer y último tren

Station	Primer tren	Último tren	Direction
Ballston–MU	05:00	23:00	Hacia New Carrollton
L'Enfant Plaza	05:00	00:00	Hacia Ballston–MU

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Tarifas y tarjeta

Token fare

₹2.25

Buy at counter or TVM

Tarjeta inteligente

₹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

Viaje ecológico

2.08 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.95 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~62 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparación de costos

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹102

Auto

₹214

Cab

₹388

Estimates for 15.4 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Preguntas frecuentes

Rutas populares

Shady GroveGlenmont

Orange Line

Franconia–SpringfieldLargo Town Center

Departure station

Ballston–MU

underground

Ballston–MU, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

L'Enfant Plaza

underground

L'Enfant Plaza, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

L'Enfant Plaza exit 1· L'Enfant Plaza♿

L'Enfant Plaza exit 2· L'Enfant Plaza♿

L'Enfant Plaza exit 3· L'Enfant Plaza♿

L'Enfant Plaza exit 4· L'Enfant Plaza♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access