Orange Line Info
- Network Washington Metro
- Operation Started 1978
- Total Length 42.5 km
- Total Stations 26
Terminals
From
Vienna
To
New Carrollton
Orange Line Overview
The first phase of the Orange Line opened on November 20, 1978, between National Airport and New Carrollton, and was later extended to Vienna in 1986. The line is 42 kilometers long and has 26 stations. Also known as the Vienna-New Carrollton Line, it connects the Arlington, Downtown Washington, and Prince George's County areas. The Orange Line also offers interchanges with the Blue, Silver, Red, Green, Yellow, and Red lines at several stations.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Orange Line
Orange Line has 26 stations on the Washington Metro network.
Orange Line runs between Vienna and New Carrollton.
Orange Line is approximately 42.5 km long.
Orange Line opened in 1978.
Orange Line is a Metro line operated under Washington Metro.
Orange Line is part of the Washington Metro transit network.