DC Metro Silver Line Map: Stations & Airport Guide 2026

34 stations on the DC Metro Silver Line Map operate over a distance of about 23 miles between Ashburn in Loudoun County, Virginia, and downtown Washingto,,n,, DC to downtown Largo and New Carrollton in Prince George’s County, Maryland. With the Silver Line, direct rail service to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is available at the Dulles Airport station, which began service in November, 2022 as Phase 2.

DC Metro Silver Line Overview

Opened in two stages, the Silver Line is the latest and longest addition to the Washington Metrorail network. Phase 1 was opened in July 2014, serving downtown DC to Tysons Corner and Wiehle-Reston East. On November 15, 2022, the Phase 2 commenced with six new stations and the extension of the line to the Dulles International Airport and Ashburn, the largest Metrorail extension since the system was inaugurated in 1976.

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Silver Line Route: Ashburn to Downtown DC

The Silver Line will run north of its Loudoun County terminus at Ashburn through the Dulles Corridor to the existing Metrorail system at East Falls Church and then run on the same tracks as the Orange and Blue lines into Arlington, downtown, DC, and into Maryland.

Silver Line Phase 1 vs. Phase 2: What's the Difference?

Complete Silver Line Station List

Silver Line Exclusive Stations (Phase 1 – Virginia)

1. McLean – Fairfax County; suburban residential; park-and-ride
2. Tysons – Tysons Corner Center mall; Tysons Galleria mall
3. Greensboro – Tysons business corridor; Wegmans
4. Spring Hill – Tysons residential; above ground
5. Wiehle–Reston East – Former Phase 1 terminus; park-and-ride; Reston gateway

Silver Line Exclusive Stations (Phase 2 – Fairfax & Loudoun)

6. Reston Town Center – Reston's urban core; restaurants, office towers
7. Herndon – Town of Herndon; Dulles Corridor tech hub
8. Innovation Center – Emerging mixed-use development; Dulles Toll Road access
9. Washington Dulles International Airport – Direct aerial walkway to Dulles terminal (~55 min from Metro Center)
10. Loudoun Gateway – Eastern Loudoun County; first Metro stop in Loudoun history
11. Ashburn – Western terminus; park-and-ride; Loudoun County Town Center

Silver Line Shared Stations (Virginia – with Orange Line)

12. East Falls Church – Orange/Silver split point going west; above ground
13. Ballston–MU – Marymount University; thriving commercial/restaurant corridor
14. Virginia Square–GMU – George Mason University law school
15. Clarendon – DC's "Little Washington"; bars, restaurants, nightlife
16. Court House – Arlington County government; above ground

Silver Line Shared Stations (Virginia – with Blue/Orange/Silver)

17. Rosslyn – High-rise gateway to DC; Potomac River crossing
18. Foggy Bottom–GWU – George Washington University
19. Farragut West – Downtown DC; White House nearby
20. McPherson Square – Downtown government offices
21. Metro Center Transfer: Silver + Red + Blue + Orange
22. Federal Triangle – Federal agencies
23. Smithsonian – National Mall; free museums
24. L'Enfant Plaza Transfer: Silver + Blue + Orange + Green + Yellow
25. Capitol South – U.S. Capitol
26. Eastern Market – Historic Eastern Market
27. Potomac Avenue – Capitol Hill residential
28. Stadium–Armory Transfer: Silver + Blue + Orange
29. Benning Road – Northeast DC
30. Capitol Heights – Maryland border area
31. Addison Road–Seat Pleasant – Prince George's County
32. Morgan Boulevard – FedEx Field area
33. Downtown Largo – Eastern Maryland terminus (Blue Line also terminates here)
34. New Carrollton – (some Silver Line trains); Amtrak/MARC connection

How to Get to Dulles Airport on the Silver Line

1. The Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) also has a Metro station named Washington Dulles International Airport on the Silver Line Phase 2 extension.

By train: Starting in downtown DC:

1. Take any Silver Line train at Metro Center,,,, or L'Enfant beenbeen, PlazaPlazaa or any other downtown station.
2. Ride to Ashburn (make sure that the train passes Wiehle-Reston East- Phase 2 trains)
3. Washington Dulles International Airport station.
4. The main station is linked to the main Dulles terminal by an elevated automated people mover.

Travel time estimates:

Note on train routing: As of June 2026, Silver Line trains are split half terminate at Downtown Largo and half at New Carrollton. During peak hours, some short-turn trains operate between Wiehle-Reston East and New Carrollton. Always check the destination display on your train to confirm it continues to Dulles/Ashburn before boarding.

Silver Line Hours and Frequency

FAQ: DC Metro Silver Line

Q: Does the Silver Line go to Dulles Airport? 

A: Yes. Dulles International Airport is the first airport to be served by the Silver Line; it opened in November 2022 on the Washington Dulles International Airport station as part of Phase 2. The ride between Metro Center and the trip is about 55-60 minutes.

Q: How many stations does the Silver Line have? 

A: There are 34 stations on the Silver Line (including trains to New Carrollton, which have beenandfirst-everfirst-ever added). Phase 2 alone would include 6 new stations in 2022.

Q: What is the difference between Silver Line Phase 1 and Phase 2? 

A: Phase 1 (opened 2014) goes between East Falls Church to Wiehle-Reston East, serving Tysons and Reston. Phase 2 (opened November 2022) will extend the line to Dulles Airport and Ashburn, the first ever connection of Loudoun County to the Metrorail system.