How long does it take from New Carrollton to Union Station by metro?

The journey from New Carrollton to Union Station takes approximately 36 minutes by Washington Metro, covering 13.27 km across 4 stops.

What is the metro fare from New Carrollton to Union Station?

The token fare from New Carrollton 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 New Carrollton for Union Station?

At New Carrollton, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Vienna. Look for the electronic board showing "Vienna".

What is the last train from New Carrollton to Union Station?

The last train from New Carrollton towards Vienna departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Union Station back towards New Carrollton departs at 00:00.

How many stops from New Carrollton to Union Station?

There are 4 stops between New Carrollton and Union Station on the Orange Line. The stations are: New Carrollton, Capitol South, L'Enfant Plaza.

New Carrollton À Union Station

ShortestShortest Route

New Carrollton

Quai 1·underground·Orange LineVers Vienna

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

Capitol South

+7.45 min

7.45 min · 3.82 km

L'Enfant Plaza

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Arrive Platform 3·underground7.64 km

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

correspondance L'Enfant Plaza — 5 min

Quai 3 · Green Line ·Quai 5 Vers Greenbelt

+5 min

L'Enfant Plaza

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Quai 5·underground·Green LineVers Greenbelt

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

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

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Arrive Platform 3·underground3.36 km

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

correspondance Gallery Pl–Chinatown — 5 min

Quai 3 · Red Line ·Quai 1 Vers Shady Grove

+5 min

Gallery Pl–Chinatown

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Quai 1·underground·Red LineVers Shady Grove

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

Union Station

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.27 km

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

Route on the map

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Aperçu du trajet

36 min

Total time

arrêts

13.27 km

Distance

Interchanges

Premier et dernier trains

Station	Premier train	Dernier train	Direction
New Carrollton	05:00	00:00	Vers Vienna
Union Station	05:00	23:00	Vers New Carrollton

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

1.79 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.82 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~53 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Comparaison des coûts

Metro

$2.25

Bike

$90

Auto

$190

Cab

$342

Estimates for 13.27 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Questions fréquentes

Itinéraires populaires

Shady GroveGlenmont

Orange Line

Franconia–SpringfieldLargo Town Center

Departure station

New Carrollton

underground

New Carrollton, Washington, United States

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

New Carrollton exit 1· New Carrollton area♿

New Carrollton exit 2· New Carrollton area♿

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

Équipements

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

Équipements

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines