What is the Metro in Washington DC?

Washington, DC’s Metro is one of the busiest public transportation systems in the country. Its expansive network of tunnels and above ground tracks connect all four quadrants of DC with suburban Virginia and Maryland.

What are the different colors of the Washington Metro?

The Metro consists of six color-coded lines: Red, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Green and Silver. The lines are connected to each other via transfer stations and many Metro stops are serviced by more than one color. Each train car has an exterior electronic sign that marks the color and the direction of the train.

What are the rules of the Washington DC Metro?

The Washington, DC Metro serves thousands of commuters and visitors each day. Because the train system is so heavily used by busy local commuters, there are a number of unspoken rules that visitors should be aware of. If possible, you may want to ride at off-peak hours when the train system is much less hectic.

How often do Metro Trains come in DC?

During peak operating hours (weekdays, 5-9:30 a.m. and 3-7 p.m.), trains usually arrive every 8 minutes. At stations served by more than one line, trains will arrive every 3-4 minutes. At off-peak times, trains come every 12 minutes, while later trains typically arrive every 15-20 minutes. How much are Metro fares?

How do I get to Elizabeths campus?

ST. ELIZABETHS CAMPUS MAP AND DIRECTIONS GPS Guidance: To the campus Visitor Center, use our shipping address: 2701 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, SE in Washington, DC 20032. From I-295N: Take Exit 3A onto Barry Road S.E.

How is the metro connected to each other?

The lines are connected to each other via transfer stations and many Metro stops are serviced by more than one color.  Each train car has an exterior electronic sign that marks the color and the direction of the train.