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Metro maps

Metro Rail System Map
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District of Columbia Bus Service Map
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Maryland Bus Service Map
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Virginia Bus Service Map
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Graphic titled ‘Free Shuttle Service’ showing Yellow and Blue Line weekend service changes for May 30–31, June 6–7, June 13–14, and June 19–21. Map highlights free shuttle service between Pentagon City, Crystal City, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and Potomac Yard, with closure symbols marking affected stations.

Station closures in support of the Crystal City project are now complete

The work was completed two weeks ahead of schedule. We thank you for your patience during the planned weekend closures. The second entrance is set to open next year.

Learn more about the Crystal City project
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Summer 2026 major construction

July 6-Sept. 6: Trains will not operate between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights. Free shuttles replace trains.

Learn more about the service impacts
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The new Metro Pulse app is live

The updated Metro Pulse app has been redesigned based on customer feedback to simplify the user experience and reduce information overload.

Learn more about the new Metro Pulse mobile app

New to Metro?

New Rider Guide

Use our Metro guide for new riders for info on how to use Metro. Start here if you've never ridden before.

New Rider Guide
Visitors

Use Metro to get to popular destinations throughout the DMV, like museums, monuments and airports.

Visitors
Parking

We have parking facilities at 51 Metro Rail stations for cars, motorcycles and bicycles.

Parking
Reduced fare programs

If you are a senior or person with a disability, you may be eligible for reduced fares.

Reduced fare programs