DC Metro Blue Line Map: All 28 Stations, Route, Airport

DC Metro Blue Line Map: The third longest in the Metrorail system, the Blue Line is also one of the most convenient lines in terms of visiting Washington DC. It traverses Old Town Alexandria and borders the Pentagon, Reagan National Airport, and crosses the Potomac River into the center of downtown DC and off to east into suburban Maryland. The Blue Line serves as a daily commuter to historians and federal government workers to get to Arlington Cemetery, the Smithsonian, the Capitol, northeast, and agencies around the Pennsylvania Avenue corridor.

DC Metro Blue Line Overview

Its Blue Line originates at Franconia-Springfield in Fairfax County, Virginia a park-and-ride friendly terminus with Northern Virginia commuters. It goes north east through Springfield, Franconia, Huntington (common with the Yellow Line), and along the King Street in, Old Town Alexandria. North of the Potomac River, it serves the Pentagon region, Arlington Cemetery,,,y and Rosslyn and then converges with the Orange and Silver line shared corridor via downtown DC. On the Maryland side, it extends to Capitol Heights, Addison road and ends at Downtown Largo (also the eastern end of the Silver Line).

Blue Line Route: Franconia-Springfield to Downtown Largo

The Blue Line begins at Franconia-Springfield in Fairfax County, Virginia, a park-and-ride-oriented terminus popular with commuters from Northern Virginia. It travels northeast through Springfield, Franconia, Huntington (shared segment with the in in  , Yellow Line), and then through Old Town Alexandria's King Street. After crossing the Potomac River, it serves the Pentagon area, Arlington Cemetery, and Rosslyn before merging with the Orange and Silver line shared corridor through downtown DC. On the Maryland side, it continues to Capitol Heights, Addison Road, and its terminus at Downtown Largo (also the eastern terminus for the Silver Line).

How Many Stations on the Blue Line?

The Blue Line has 28 stations total.

Complete Blue Line Station List

Blue Line Stations in Virginia

1. Franconia-Springfield – Southern terminus; large park-and-ride
2. Van Dorn Street – Springfield area residential
3. Huntington (shared with Yellow Line) – Southern shared segment begins
4. Eisenhower Avenue – Alexandria business corridor
5. King Street–Old Town – Historic Old Town Alexandria; Amtrak station nearby
6. Braddock Road – Alexandria residential
7. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Direct access to DCA terminal (Yellow Line also serves)
8. Crystal City – Amazon HQ2; Pentagon City mall adjacent
9. Pentagon City – Fashion Centre at Pentagon City mall; Ritz-Carlton
10. Pentagon – U.S. Department of Defense headquarters; Pentagon Memorial
11. Arlington Cemetery – Access to Arlington National Cemetery
12. Rosslyn Transfer: Blue + Orange + Silver – High-rise corridor; gateway into DC

Blue Line Stations in Washington airports in DC

13. Foggy Bottom–GWU – George Washington University; Kennedy Center shuttle
14. Farragut West – White House (0.3 miles); downtown business district
15. McPherson Square – Downtown government offices
16. Metro Center Transfer: Blue + Red + Orange + Silver
17. Federal Triangle – Federal buildings; IRS; Department of Justice
18. Smithsonian – National Mall; Smithsonian museums; Holocaust Museum
19. L'Enfant Plaza Transfer: Blue + Orange + Silver + Green + Yellow
20. Capitol South – U.S. Capitol (0.4 miles); Congressional offices
21. Eastern Market – Historic Eastern Market neighborhood; weekend farmers market
22. Potomac Avenue – Capitol Hill residential
23. Stadium–Armory Transfer: Blue + Orange + Silver – RFK Stadium

Blue Line Stations in Maryland

24. Benning Road – Northeast DC / Maryland border area
25. Capitol Heights – Prince George's County suburban
26. Addison Road–Seat Pleasant – Seat Pleasant suburban
27. Morgan Boulevard – FedEx Field area
28. Downtown Largo – Eastern terminus; transfer to Silver Line

How to Get to Reagan National Airport on the Blue Line

The Washington National Airport (code: DCA) is one of the most comfortable Metro-accessible in the United States. The Blue Line makes its stop right at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station, which has a walkway that is elevated to the airport in Terminal B/C.

Steps: Downtown DC to downtown Baltimore-

1. Board the Blue Line (or Yellow Line), to Franconia-Springfield or Huntington.
2. Get out at the veryverythe the the th   ,Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station.
3. Use the platform signs to Terminal B/C using an enclosed walkway (no outdoor walk)
4. In case of Terminal A, get the free airport shuttle bus at Terminal B/C.

Travel time from key downtown stations:

Fares: Distance-based SmarTrip or contactless fare. During off-peak hours, the fare from downtown DC to DCA ranges approximately $2.25–$2.50. During peak hours, fares are higher.

Important: The Yellow Line also serves Reagan National Airport and may offer a faster option from Gallery Place or Fort Totten.

Blue Line vs. Orange and Silver Lines: Shared Track Explained

The fact that the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines seem to intersect on the system map bewilders many new DC Metro riders. This can be explained as follows:

The physical tracks are common between the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines between Rosslyn (Virginia) and Stadium-Armory (DC). It means that all three trains share the same stations and platforms via this downtown central station. The practical implication:

• The joint frequency on this common section is highly high - trains on all three lines are counted.
• The Blue Line itself, however, is not that fast, at only 12 minutes during off-peak weekday times (since Orange and Silver trains occupy space in common tracks).
• The frequency decreases (when compared to the shared corridor) when the Blue Line turns off Orange/Silver after Rosslyn toward Franconia-Springfield.

In Virginia, Blue Line also shares with the Yellow Line between Pentagon and King Street-Old Town stations.

Blue Line Hours and Frequency

FAQ: DC Metro Blue Line

Q: How many stations does the DC Metro Blue Line have? 

A: The DC Metro Blue Line is 28 stations, serving between Franconia-Springfield, Virginia and Downtown Largo, Maryland.

Q: Does the Blue Line go to Reagan National Airport? 

A: Yes. The Blue Line will terminate at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). This is also served by the Yellow Line.

Q: What lines share track with the Blue Line? 

A: The Blue Line is popular with the Orange and Silver lines between Rosslyn and Stadium-Armor , the y and the   Yellow Line between Pentagon and King Street-Old Town.

Q: How long does it take to ride the Blue Line end-to-end? 

A: The ride on the entire Blue Line between Franconia-Springfield and Downtown Largo lasts about 70 minutes.