How long does it take from Capitol South to Union Station by metro?

The journey from Capitol South to Union Station takes approximately 29 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 9.45 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Capitol South to Union Station?

The token fare from Capitol South to Union Station 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 Capitol South for Union Station?

At Capitol South, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Vienna. Look for the electronic board showing "Vienna".

What is the last train from Capitol South to Union Station?

The last train from Capitol South towards Vienna departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Union Station back towards Capitol South departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Capitol South to Union Station?

There are 3 stops between Capitol South and Union Station on the Orange Line. The stations are: Capitol South, L'Enfant Plaza.

Capitol South Hasta Union Station

ShortestShortest Route

Capitol South

Andén 2·underground·Orange LineHacia Vienna

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

L'Enfant Plaza

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Arrive Platform 3·underground3.82 km

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 00:00

correspondencia L'Enfant Plaza — 5 min

Andén 3 · Green Line ·Andén 5 Hacia Greenbelt

+5 min

L'Enfant Plaza

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Andén 5·underground·Green LineHacia Greenbelt

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

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

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Arrive Platform 3·underground3.36 km

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 00:00

correspondencia Gallery Pl–Chinatown — 5 min

Andén 3 · Red Line ·Andén 1 Hacia Shady Grove

+5 min

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

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Andén 1·underground·Red LineHacia Shady Grove

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

Union Station

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.27 km

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 23:00

Route on the map

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DesdeHasta

Viaje de un vistazo

29 min

Total time

paradas

9.45 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primer y último tren

Station	Primer tren	Último tren	Direction
Capitol South	05:00	23:00	Hacia Vienna
Union Station	05:00	23:00	Hacia Capitol South

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

1.28 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.59 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~38 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparación de costos

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹66

Auto

₹144

Cab

₹258

Estimates for 9.45 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

Capitol South

underground

Capitol South, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Union Station

underground

Union Station, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines