Shuttle Bus and Travel Alternatives

System Map (Dec. 20-26)

Station Closures:

  • Farragut West
  • McPherson Square
  • Metro Center (lower level: Blue, Orange, and Silver service closed)

Service Information:

  • Blue Line will operate from Franconia-Springfield to Foggy Bottom (trains every 12 minutes).
  • Orange Line will operate in two segments from Vienna to Clarendon (trains every 12 minutes) and Federal Triangle to New Carrollton (trains every 16 minutes). Customers on the western end of the Orange Line traveling toward Foggy Bottom can transfer to the Silver Line at Clarendon.
  • Silver Line will operate in two segments from Ashburn to Foggy Bottom (trains every 12 minutes) and Federal Triangle to Downtown Largo (trains every 16 minutes).

Dec. 20 - 26 Travel Times:

Foggy Bottom to Farragut West: 10 minutes   Federal Triangle to Metro Center: 8 minutes
Farragut West to McPherson Square: 6 minutes   Metro Center to McPherson: 4 minutes
McPherson Square to Metro Center: 4 minutes   McPherson Square to Farragut West: 4 minutes
Metro Center to Federal Triangle: 5 minutes   Farragut West to Foggy Bottom: 9 minutes

Foggy Bottom to Federal Triangle: 25 minutes
Federal Triangle to Foggy Bottom: 25 minutes


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System Map (Dec. 27-30)

Station Closures:

  • Farragut West
  • McPherson Square
  • Metro Center (lower level/Blue, Orange, and Silver service closed)
  • Federal Triangle
  • Smithsonian
  • L'Enfant Plaza (lower level/Blue, Orange, and Silver service closed)

Service Information:

  • Blue Line will operate from Franconia-Springfield to Foggy Bottom (trains every 12 minutes).
  • Orange Line will operate in two segments from Vienna to Clarendon (trains every 12 minutes) and Federal Center SW to New Carrollton (trains every 8 minutes). Customers on the western end of the Orange Line traveling toward Foggy Bottom can transfer to the Silver Line at Clarendon.
  • Silver Line will operate in two segments from Ashburn to Foggy Bottom (trains every 12 minutes) and Federal Center SW to Downtown Largo (trains every 8 minutes).

All stations affected by the winter closures will re-open on Dec 31.

Metro previously announced this work in February and other upcoming major work through 2026.

Dec. 27 - 30 Travel Times:

Foggy Bottom to Farragut West: 10 minutes   Federal Center SW to L'Enfant Plaza: 6 minutes
Farragut West to McPherson Square: 6 minutes   L'Enfant Plaza to Smithsonian: 4 minutes
McPherson Square to Metro Center: 4 minutes   Smithsonian to Federal Triangle: 6 minutes
Metro Center to Federal Triangle: 5 minutes   Federal Triangle to Metro Center: 8 minutes
Federal Triangle to Smithsonian: 6 minutes   Metro Center to McPherson: 4 minutes
Smithsonian to L'Enfant Plaza: 5 minutes   McPherson Square to Farragut West: 4 minutes
L'Enfant Plaza to Federal Center SW: 4 minutes   Farragut West to Foggy Bottom: 9 minutes

Foggy Bottom to Federal Center SW: 40 minutes
Federal Center SW to Foggy Bottom: 41 minutes


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Shuttle Service Map (Dec. 20-26)
Shuttle Service Map (Dec. 27-30)

December 20-26 (Foggy Bottom-GWU to Federal Triangle)
Weekday Service (Dec 20, 23-24 & 26)

  • Local: local service every 8-10 minutes between Foggy Bottom, Farragut West, McPherson Square, Metro Center, and Federal Triangle
    • Shuttle locations:
      • Foggy Bottom (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 23rd Street NW between H and G Streets. (Stop #3)
      • Farragut West (westbound): Metrobus service stop located on I (Eye) Street NW between 17th and 17th Streets.
      • McPherson Square (westbound): Metrobus service stop located on I (Eye) Street NW between 13th and 14th Streets.
      • McPherson Square (eastbound): Metrobus service stop located on H Street NW between 14th Street and New York Avenue.
      • Metro Center (northbound): Metrobus service stop located on 13th Street NW at G Street.
      • Federal Triangle (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 12th Street NW between Pennsylvania and Constitution Avenues.
  • Express 1: express service every 8-10 minutes between Foggy Bottom and Federal Triangle
    • Shuttle Locations:
      • Foggy Bottom (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 23rd Street NW between H and G Streets. (Stop #2)
      • Federal Triangle (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 12th Street NW between Pennsylvania and Constitution Avenues.
  • Express 2: express service every 8-10 minutes between Foggy Bottom and Gallery Place-Chinatown
    • Shuttle Locations:
      • Foggy Bottom (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 23rd Street NW between I and H Streets. (Stop #1)
      • Gallery Place/Chinatown (westbound): Temporary bus stop located on H Street NW between 6th and 7th Streets.
  • Express 3 (operates on weekdays 5-10am & 3-7pm ONLY): express service every 8-10 minutes between Foggy Bottom and Farragut North
    • Shuttle Locations:
      • Foggy Bottom (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 23rd Street NW between I and H Streets. (Stop #1)
      • Farragut North (northbound): Metrobus service stop located on 17th Street NW at K Street.

Weekend & Holiday Service (Dec 21-22 & 25)

  • Local: local service every 8-10 minutes between Foggy Bottom, Farragut West, McPherson Square, Metro Center, and Federal Triangle
    • Shuttle locations:
      • Foggy Bottom (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 23rd Street NW between H and G Streets. (Stop #3)
      • Farragut West (westbound): Metrobus service stop located on I (Eye) Street NW between 17th and 17th Streets.
      • McPherson Square (westbound): Metrobus service stop located on I (Eye) Street NW between 13th and 14th Streets.
      • McPherson Square (eastbound): Metrobus service stop located on H Street NW between 14th Street and New York Avenue.
      • Metro Center (northbound): Metrobus service stop located on 13th Street NW at G Street.
      • Federal Triangle (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 12th Street NW between Pennsylvania and Constitution Avenues.
  • Express 1: express service every 8-10 minutes between Foggy Bottom and Federal Triangle
    • Shuttle Locations:
      • Foggy Bottom (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 23rd Street NW between H and G Streets. (Stop #2)
      • Federal Triangle (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 12th Street NW between Pennsylvania and Constitution Avenues.
  • Express 2: express service every 8-10 minutes between Foggy Bottom and Gallery Place-Chinatown
    • Shuttle Locations:
      • Foggy Bottom (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 23rd Street NW between I and H Streets. (Stop #1)
      • Gallery Place/Chinatown (westbound): Temporary bus stop located on H Street NW between 6th and 7th Streets.

December 27-30 (Foggy Bottom-GWU to Federal Center SW)
Weekday Service (Dec 27 & 30)

  • Local: local service every 8-12 minutes between Foggy Bottom, Farragut West, McPherson Square, Metro Center, Federal Triangle, Smithsonian, L'Enfant Plaza, and Federal Center SW
    • Shuttle locations:
      • Foggy Bottom (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 23rd Street NW between H and G Streets. (Stop #3)
      • Farragut West (westbound): Metrobus service stop located on I (Eye) Street NW between 17th and 17th Streets.
      • McPherson Square (westbound): Metrobus service stop located on I (Eye) Street NW between 13th and 14th Streets.
      • McPherson Square (eastbound): Metrobus service stop located on H Street NW between 14th Street and New York Avenue.
      • Metro Center (northbound): Metrobus service stop located on 13th Street NW at G Street.
      • Federal Triangle (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 12th Street NW between Pennsylvania and Constitution Avenues.
      • Smithsonian (westbound): Metrobus service stop located on Independence Avenue SW at 12th Street.
      • L'Enfant Plaza (southbound): Metrobus service stop located on 7th Street SW at C Street.
      • L'Enfant Plaza (northbound): Metrobus service stop located on 7th Street SW at Maryland Avenue.
      • Federal Center SW (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 3rd Street SW between D Street and Virginia Avenue.
  • Express 1: express service every 8-12 minutes between Foggy Bottom and Federal Center SW
    • Shuttle Locations:
      • Foggy Bottom (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 23rd Street NW between H and G Streets. (Stop #2)
      • Federal Center SW (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 3rd Street SW between D Street and Virginia Avenue.
  • Express 2: express service every 8-12 minutes between Foggy Bottom and Gallery Place-Chinatown
    • Shuttle Locations:
      • Foggy Bottom (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 23rd Street NW between I and H Streets. (Stop #1)
      • Gallery Place-Chinatown (westbound): Temporary bus stop located on H Street NW between 6th and 7th Streets.
  • Express 3 (operates on weekdays 5-10am & 3-7pm ONLY): express service every 8-12 minutes between Foggy Bottom and Farragut North
    • Shuttle Locations:
      • Foggy Bottom (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 23rd Street NW between I and H Streets. (Stop #1)
      • Farragut North (northbound): Metrobus service stop located on 17th Street NW at K Street.

Weekend Service (Dec 28-29)

  • Local: local service every 8-12 minutes between Foggy Bottom, Farragut West, McPherson Square, Metro Center, Federal Triangle, Smithsonian, L'Enfant Plaza, and Federal Center SW
    • Shuttle locations:
      • Foggy Bottom (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 23rd Street NW between H and G Streets. (Stop #3)
      • Farragut West (westbound): Metrobus service stop located on I (Eye) Street NW between 17th and 17th Streets.
      • McPherson Square (westbound): Metrobus service stop located on I (Eye) Street NW between 13th and 14th Streets.
      • McPherson Square (eastbound): Metrobus service stop located on H Street NW between 14th Street and New York Avenue.
      • Metro Center (northbound): Metrobus service stop located on 13th Street NW at G Street.
      • Federal Triangle (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 12th Street NW between Pennsylvania and Constitution Avenues.
      • Smithsonian (westbound): Metrobus service stop located on Independence Avenue SW at 12th Street.
      • L'Enfant Plaza (southbound): Metrobus service stop located on 7th Street SW at C Street.
      • L'Enfant Plaza (northbound): Metrobus service stop located on 7th Street SW at Maryland Avenue.
      • Federal Center SW (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 3rd Street SW between D Street and Virginia Avenue.
  • Express 1: express service every 8-12 minutes between Foggy Bottom and Federal Center SW
    • Shuttle Locations:
      • Foggy Bottom (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 23rd Street NW between H and G Streets. (Stop #2)
      • Federal Center SW (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 3rd Street SW between D Street and Virginia Avenue..
  • Express 2: express service every 8-12 minutes between Foggy Bottom and Gallery Place
    • Shuttle Locations:
      • Foggy Bottom (southbound): Temporary bus stop located on 23rd Street NW between I and H Streets. (Stop #1)
      • Gallery Place-Chinatown (westbound): Temporary bus stop located on H Street NW between 6th and 7th Streets.

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Farragut West

  • 33: Wisconsin Avenue Line. Service between Friendship Heights and L'Enfant Plaza.
  • 16Y: Columbia Pike - Farragut Square Line. Service between Columbia Pike and McPherson Sq.
  • 32, 36: Pennsylvania Avenue Line. Service between Southern Ave or Naylor Rd and Foggy Bottom.
  • 38B: Ballston - Farragut Square Line. Service between Vienna and Farragut West and Farragut North.
  • 3F, 3Y: Langston Boulevard-McPherson Square Line. Service between East Falls Church and McPherson Sq, Farragut West, and Farragut North. Peak period only service.
  • 42, 43: Mount Pleasant Line. Service between Mt. Pleasant and Foggy Bottom.
  • D6: Sibley Hospital - Stadium-Armory Line. Service between Sibley Hospital and Stadium-Armory.
  • G8: Rhode Island Avenue Line. Service between Eastern or Michigan Ave and Farragut North and Farragut West.
  • L2: Connecticut Avenue Line. Service between Chevy Chase Circle and Farragut West and Farragut North.
  • N2, N4, N6: Massachusetts Avenue Line. Service between Friendship Heights and Farragut West and Farragut North.

Federal Triangle

  • 59: 14th Street Limited Line. Service between Takoma and Federal Triangle. Peak period and Express service only.
  • 63: Takoma - Petworth Line. Service between Takoma and Federal Triangle.
  • P6: Anacostia - Eckington Line. Service between Anacostia and Rhode Island Ave.
  • S2: 16th Street Line. Service between Silver Spring and Federal Triangle.

Foggy Bottom

  • 31: Wisconsin Avenue Line. Service between Friendship Heights and Foggy Bottom.

Gallery Place

  • 79: Georgia Avenue MetroExtra Line. Service between Silver Spring and Archives. Express service.

L'Enfant Plaza

  • 33: Wisconsin Avenue Line. Service between Friendship Heights and L'Enfant Plaza.
  • 52: 14th Street Line. Service between Takoma and L'Enfant Plaza.
  • 70: Georgia Avenue - 7th St Line. Service between Silver Spring and L'Enfant Plaza.
  • 74: Convention Center - Southwest Waterfront Line. Service between Waterfront Station and Gallery Place.

McPherson Sq

  • 33: Wisconsin Avenue Line. Service between Friendship Heights and L'Enfant Plaza.
  • 59: 14th Street Limited Line. Service between Takoma and Federal Triangle. Peak period only service and Express service.
  • 80: North Capitol Street Line. Service between Fort Totten and McPherson Sq.
  • 16E: Columbia Pike Line. Service between Pentagon and Franklin Square.
  • 16Y: Columbia Pike-Farragut Square Line. Service between Columbia Pike and McPherson Sq.
  • 32, 36: Pennsylvania Avenue Line. Service between Southern Avenue or Naylor Road and Foggy Bottom.
  • 3F, 3Y: Langston Boulevard- McPherson Square Line. Service between East Falls Church and McPherson Sq, Farragut West, and Farragut North. Peak period only service.
  • D4: Ivy City-Franklin Square Line. Service between Ivy City and Franklin Square.
  • S9: 16th Street Limited Line. Service between Silver Spring and McPherson Square.
  • X2: Benning Road-H Street Line. Service between Minnesota Ave and McPherson Square.
  • S2: 16th Street Line. Service between Silver Spring and Federal Triangle. Serves L'Enfant in overnight hours.

Metro Center

  • 52: 14th Street Line. Service between Takoma and L'Enfant Plaza.
  • 54: 14th Street Line. Service between Takoma and Metro Center.
  • 59: 14th Street Limited Line. Service between Takoma and Federal Triangle. Peak period only service and Express service.
  • 80: North Capitol Street Line. Service between Fort Totten and McPherson Square.
  • 63: Takoma-Petworth Line. Service between Takoma and Federal Triangle.
  • D6: Sibley Hospital-Stadium-Armory Line. Service between Sibley Hospital and Stadium-Armory.
  • G8: Rhode Island Avenue Line. Service between Eastern or Michigan Ave and Farragut West and Farragut North.
  • S2: 16th Street Line. Service between Silver Spring and Federal Triangle. Serves L'Enfant in overnight hours.

Smithsonian

  • 52: 14th Street Line. Service between Takoma and L'Enfant Plaza.
  • 16E: Columbia Pike Line. Service between Pentagon and Franklin Square.

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