WMATA Metro
7 transit routes in Washington, D.C.. Browse routes and schedules and plan trips on Metro in the CityTransit app.
- Routes
- 7
- Stops
- 2,176
- Modes
- Subway and Bus
Metro at a glance
- Serves
- Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
- Modes
- Subway and Bus
- Service hours
- 6:17 AM to 12:17 AM (next day)
- Wheelchair accessible stops
- 95%
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Schedule valid through
- Jan 3, 2027
- Data last updated
- Nov 11, 2026
- Official website
- wmata.com
Busiest Metro routes
- R Red
- G Green
- Y Yellow
- Shuttle
- O Orange
About Metro
WMATA Metro is a public transportation provider that serves the Washington, D.C. area. WMATA Metro operates the following transit modes across the Washington, D.C. area: Subway and Bus. In total, Metro operates 7 routes and serves 2,176 stops or stations in the Washington, D.C. area. Line schedules (timetables, itineraries, service hours) and departure and arrival times are updated in the app in real time.
WMATA Metro routes
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WMATA Metro Subway · 6 routes
WMATA Metro Bus · 1 route
WMATA Metro: frequently asked questions
How many routes does WMATA Metro operate?
WMATA Metro operates 7 transit routes and serves 2,176 stops or stations in Washington, D.C..
What are the WMATA Metro service hours?
Most WMATA Metro service runs from about 6:17 AM to 12:17 AM (next day). Hours differ by route and day, so open a route in the app for exact times.
What are the busiest WMATA Metro routes?
By scheduled trips, the busiest WMATA Metro routes are R Red, G Green, Y Yellow, Shuttle, O Orange.
Is WMATA Metro wheelchair accessible?
95% of WMATA Metro stops are marked wheelchair accessible in the agency's schedule data. Check the stop in the app before you travel.
How do I contact WMATA Metro?
Website: https://www.wmata.com/. Phone: 202-637-7000.
How do I see WMATA Metro schedules and next departures?
Download the free CityTransit app for iPhone or Android, choose Washington, D.C., then pick WMATA Metro to browse routes and timetables.
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WMATA Metro service updates
Check the CityTransit app for WMATA Metro schedule changes, route changes, stop changes and other service updates.
WMATA Metro fares
Prices of different ticket types may change. Check the CityTransit app for fares on individual lines, and visit WMATA Metro's official site for ride fares and tickets.
WMATA Metro schedules
Looking for a specific WMATA Metro transit schedule? All WMATA Metro lines and schedules in Washington, D.C. are in the CityTransit app, with step-by-step navigation.
WMATA Metro contact
- Website: https://www.wmata.com/
- Phone: 202-637-7000
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