How long does it take from Franconia–Springfield to L'Enfant Plaza by metro?

The journey from Franconia–Springfield to L'Enfant Plaza takes approximately 23 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 8.98 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Franconia–Springfield to L'Enfant Plaza?

The token fare from Franconia–Springfield 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 Franconia–Springfield for L'Enfant Plaza?

At Franconia–Springfield, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Franconia–Springfield. Look for the electronic board showing "Franconia–Springfield".

What is the last train from Franconia–Springfield to L'Enfant Plaza?

The last train from Franconia–Springfield towards Franconia–Springfield departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from L'Enfant Plaza back towards Franconia–Springfield departs at 23:00.

How many stops from Franconia–Springfield to L'Enfant Plaza?

There are 3 stops between Franconia–Springfield and L'Enfant Plaza on the Blue Line. The stations are: Franconia–Springfield, King St–Old Town.

Franconia–Springfield À L'Enfant Plaza

ShortestShortest Route

Franconia–Springfield

Quai 1·underground·Blue LineVers Franconia–Springfield

Premier train: 05:00Dernier train: 00:00Doors open: right

King St–Old Town

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.18 km

Premier train: 05:00Dernier train: 23:00

correspondance King St–Old Town — 5 min

Quai 1 · Yellow Line ·Quai 1 Vers Mt Vernon Sq

+5 min

King St–Old Town

Quai 1·underground·Yellow LineVers Mt Vernon Sq

Premier train: 05:00Dernier train: 23:00Doors open: right

Pentagon

blue correspondance

+6.68 min

6.68 min · 3.4 km

L'Enfant Plaza

blue correspondanceorange correspondancegreen correspondance

Arrive Platform 7·underground6.8 km

Premier train: 05:00Dernier train: 00:00

Route on the map

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Aperçu du trajet

23 min

Total time

arrêts

8.98 km

Distance

Interchanges

Premier et dernier trains

Station	Premier train	Dernier train	Direction
Franconia–Springfield	05:00	00:00	Vers Franconia–Springfield
L'Enfant Plaza	05:00	00:00	Vers Franconia–Springfield

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

Tarifs et carte

Token fare

$2.25

Buy at counter or TVM

Carte à puce

$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

Voyage écologique

1.21 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.56 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~36 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparaison des coûts

Metro

$2.25

Bike

$64

Auto

$138

Cab

$248

Estimates for 8.98 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Questions fréquentes

Itinéraires populaires

Shady GroveGlenmont

Blue Line

Franconia–SpringfieldLargo Town Center

Departure station

Franconia–Springfield

underground

Franconia–Springfield, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Franconia–Springfield exit 1· Franconia–Springfield area♿

Franconia–Springfield exit 2· Franconia–Springfield area♿

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

Équipements

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.

Équipements

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access