DC Metro Red Line
The Washington DC Metro Red Line, which began operations on March 27, 1976, is the oldest and busiest line in the metro network. The Red Line consists of 27 stations covering Washington DC, Maryland, and Montgomery County in a ‘U’ shape, with a total track length of 51.3 km. It is the only line that intersects with other lines but does not share tracks with any other line. The red line intersects with the following stations:
The Metrorail Red Line’s first stop is Shady Grove, and its last stop is Glenmont Station. There are three transfer stations along the Red Line: Fort Totten, Gallery Place, and Metro Center. If you want to get an overview of the DC Red Line and its different stations, you need its map.
DC Metro Red Line Map/Click to Enlarge
DC Metro Red Line Stations/Stops
The red line consists of the following stations, serving daily from northwest to northeast.
| No. | Metro Station | Address | Parking | Code |
| 1 | Shady Grove | 215903 Somerville Dr Rockville, MD 20855 | Yes | A15 |
| 2 | Rockville | 251 Hungerford Dr Rockville, MD 20850 | Yes | A14 |
| 3 | Twinbrook | 1600 Chapman Ave Rockville, MD 20852 | Yes | A13 |
| 4 | North Bethesda | 10000 Citadel Ave North Bethesda, MD 20852 | Yes | A12 |
| 5 | Grosvenor-Strathmore | 5301 Tuckerman Ln North Bethesda, MD 20852 | Yes | A11 |
| 6 | Medical Center | 8810 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814 | Unavailable | A10 |
| 7 | Bethesda | 7450 Wisconsin Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814 | Unavailable | A09 |
| 8 | Friendship Heights | 5337 Wisconsin Avenue NW Washington, DC 20015 | No | A08 |
| 9 | Tenleytown-AU | 4501 Wisconsin Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016 | Unavailable | A07 |
| 10 | VAN NESS-UDC | 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008 | Unavailable | A06 |
| 11 | Cleveland Park | 3599 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008 | No | A05 |
| 12 | Woodley Park | 2700 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC 20008 | No | A04 |
| 13 | Dupont Circle | 1525 20th St. NW Washington, DC 20036 | No | A03 |
| 14 | Farragut North | 1001 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 | No | A02 |
| 15 | Metro Center | 607 13th St. NW Washington, DC 20005 | No | A01 |
| 16 | Gallery Place | 630 H St. NW Washington, DC 20001 | No | B01 |
| 17 | Judiciary Square | 450 F Street NW Washington, DC 20001 | No | B02 |
| 18 | Union Station | 701 First St. NE Washington, DC 20002 | No | B03 |
| 19 | Noma-Gallaudet | 200 Florida Ave N.E. Washington, DC 20002 | No | B04 |
| 20 | Rhode Island Ave | 919 Rhode Island Avenue NE Washington, DC 20018 | Yes | B05 |
| 21 | Brookland-CUA | 801 Michigan Avenue NE Washington, DC 20017 | Unavailable | B06 |
| 22 | Fort Totten | 550 Galloway Street NE Washington, DC 20011 | Yes | B07 |
| 23 | Takoma | 327 Cedar Street NW Washington, DC 20012 | Unavailable | B08 |
| 24 | Silver Spring | 8400 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD 20910 | Unavailable | B09 |
| 25 | Forest Glen | 9730 Georgia Avenue Forest Glen, MD 20910 | Yes | B10 |
| 26 | Wheaton | 11171 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20902 | Yes | B11 |
| 27 | Glenmont | 12501 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20906 | Yes | B12 |
DC Metro Red Line Schedule/Timetable
The Red Line Metrorail operates every day during the morning and evening rush hours. From Monday to Friday, it starts running at 5 AM and stops at 12 AM. The following table shows the complete weekly timing and its frequency (min):
| Weekday | Operating Hours | Frequency (min) |
| Sunday | 7 am-12 am | 6-10 |
| Monday | 5 am-12 am | 5-6 |
| Tuesday | 5 am-12 am | 5-6 |
| Wednesday | 5 am-12 am | 5-6 |
| Thursday | 5 am-12 am | 5-6 |
| Friday | 5 am-1 am | 5-6 |
| Saturday | 7 am-1 am | 6-10 |
Key Stations along the Red Line
Union Station
Union Station is a gateway to Washington, D.C. It is a transportation hub that includes shops and restaurants. the famous nearby attractions are the U.S. Capitol, the Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress
Metro Center
Metro Center is the busiest station along the Red Line in the heart of downtown D.C. It is the transfer point between the metro Blue, Silver, and Orange lines. It provides easy access to shopping and dining. Famous nearby attractions include the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Farragut North
It is one of the busiest stations and is located near the historic White House, Washington Monument, and numerous Govt buildings. It’s surrounded by office buildings, hotels, and restaurants
Dupont Circle
This station is surrounded by many embassies, historic homes, and trendy restaurants and bars. The Phillips Collection, a renowned art museum, is within walking distance
Cleveland Park
Cleveland Park station has easy access to historic theaters and beautiful architecture, with streets full of lush green trees. It is situated in a quieter neighborhood with many nearby attractions, such as the National Cathedral
Woodley Park
If you want to visit the Smithsonian National Zoo to see giant pandas and other wild animals, then this station on the metro Red Line provides easy access to it. The Adams Morgan neighborhood, famous for its mix of cultures and nightlife, is also nearby
