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Metro Center to Arlington National Cemetery by public transit

Blue Line to Arlington Cemetery.

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The fastest public transit trip from Metro Center to Arlington National Cemetery takes about 19 minutes on a weekday morning: Blue Line.

Route options

RouteTimeTransfersWalking
Blue Line (Fastest, Cheapest)19 min00.4 mi
Walk57 min02.7 mi

Step by step (fastest route)

  1. Walk about 4 minutes to Metro Center.
  2. Take the Blue Line toward Franconia-Springfield from Metro Center to Arlington Cemetery (about 10 minutes, 4 stops).
  3. Walk about 6 minutes to Arlington National Cemetery.

Computed from published schedules for a weekday at 10 a.m. and updated daily. Times change with the time of day, weekends and service changes: use the live planner for your trip.

Good to know

Arlington Cemetery station is on the Blue Line, next to the cemetery entrance.

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Common questions

How long does it take from Metro Center to Arlington National Cemetery by public transit?

About 19 minutes on a weekday morning by Blue Line, including walking and waiting for connections.