How long does it take from Union Station to Shady Grove by metro?

The journey from Union Station to Shady Grove takes approximately 42 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 20.45 km across 9 stops.

What is the metro fare from Union Station to Shady Grove?

The token fare from Union Station to Shady Grove 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 Union Station for Shady Grove?

At Union Station, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Shady Grove. Look for the electronic board showing "Shady Grove".

What is the last train from Union Station to Shady Grove?

The last train from Union Station towards Shady Grove departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Shady Grove back towards Union Station departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Union Station to Shady Grove?

There are 9 stops between Union Station and Shady Grove on the Red Line. The stations are: Union Station, Gallery Pl–Chinatown, Metro Center, Farragut North, Dupont Circle, Woodley Park, Tenleytown–AU, Friendship Heights, Bethesda, Shady Grove.

Union Station Hasta Shady Grove

ShortestShortest Route

Union Station

Andén 2·underground·Red LineHacia Shady Grove

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

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

green transbordoyellow transbordo

+4.63 min

4.63 min · 2.27 km

Metro Center

blue transbordoorange transbordo

+9.26 min

4.63 min · 2.27 km

Friendship Heights

+32.43 min

4.63 min · 2.27 km

Bethesda

+37.08 min

4.65 min · 2.28 km

Shady Grove

Arrive Platform 1·underground20.45 km

Primer tren: 05:00Último tren: 00:00

Route on the map

9paradas0transbordos

DesdeHasta

Viaje de un vistazo

42 min

Total time

paradas

20.45 km

Distance

Interchanges

Primer y último tren

Station	Primer tren	Último tren	Direction
Union Station	05:00	23:00	Hacia Shady Grove
Shady Grove	05:00	00:00	Hacia Union Station

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

2.76 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.27 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~82 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparación de costos

Metro

₹2.25

Bike

₹132

Auto

₹276

Cab

₹500

Estimates for 20.45 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Preguntas frecuentes

Rutas populares

Shady GroveGlenmont

Red Line

Franconia–SpringfieldLargo Town Center

Departure 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

Arrival station

Shady Grove

underground

Shady Grove, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Shady Grove exit 1· Shady Grove area♿

Shady Grove exit 2· Shady Grove area♿

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

Servicios

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines