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Blue Line

Washington Metro
Metro 48.8 km

Blue Line Stations (0)

Franconia–Springfield
Van Dorn Street
King Street–Old Town
Braddock Road
Potomac Yard
National Airport
Crystal City
Pentagon City
Pentagon
Arlington Cemetery
Rosslyn
Foggy Bottom–GWU
Farragut West
McPherson Square
Metro Center
Federal Triangle
Smithsonian
L'Enfant Plaza
Federal Center SW
Capitol South
Eastern Market
Potomac Avenue
Stadium–Armory
Benning Road
Capitol Heights
Addison Road
Morgan Boulevard
Downtown Largo

Blue Line Info

  • Network Washington Metro
  • Operation Started 1977
  • Total Length 48.8 km
  • Total Stations 28

Terminals

From Franconia–Springfield
To Downtown Largo

Blue Line Overview

The Blue Line's first phase opened on July 1, 1977, between National Airport and Stadium-Armory, followed by extensions to Franconia-Springfield in 1997 and Largo Town Center in 2004. The line is 48.8 kilometers long and currently has 28 stations. The line also offers interchange with the Orange, Silver, Yellow, Red, Green, and Yellow Lines at transfer stations.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Blue Line

Blue Line has 28 stations on the Washington Metro network.

Blue Line runs between Franconia–Springfield and Downtown Largo.

Blue Line is approximately 48.8 km long.

Blue Line opened in 1977.

Blue Line is a Metro line operated under Washington Metro.

Blue Line is part of the Washington Metro transit network.