I took my toddler grandson on his first Metro ride from Brookland CUA to Glenmont and back. We…read morewent on a weekday mid morning. The ride was quiet and the car was clean. It was a great activity for my grandson who is crazy about trains.

It's a subway, not much to say. Cheap, clean, convenient . I miss living in a city with a public…read moretransportation system.

I was hesitant to start riding the metro when I first moved here a dew years ago, but it has become…read morea staple in my daily life. I always look to see if I can take it whenever I plan to attend an event! Once you learn it, it's easier and easier to understand. It was cool to realize each station has a pillar outside, and the colored stripes tell you which line is accessible. Today was the first (and hopefully only) time I accidentally left my phone on the train and every WMATA member I asked for help was so polite and helpful, and I was able to recover my phone in a matter of hours. I'm sure it would have been sooner if it wasn't rush hour! I'm sure their app is great, but Google Maps is fantastic with telling you if the trains are crowded, which car to sit in, and if there are any delays. Just take a little time, keep your awareness about you, and don't stop in the middle of the transit lanes!

I like riding the metro. As someone who grew up near DC and moved to NoVA the Metro has been a…read moreconvenience for me in terms of getting around DC so I don't have to deal with hectic drivers or traffic. I've been riding this public transit nt entire life. However the last five weeks have been such a headache from WMATA's customer service that it's really made me consider if I need to just suck it up and drive into DC or take the bus. I used the SmartTrip app to reload my MetroCard and for over a MONTH the funds have been "pending". I called WMATA customer service, I emailed them multiple times, and even reached out to their official Reddit account. And I've been ignored, invalidated, gaslit a couple times, and some instances I've been disrespected by staff that clearly didn't want to be at work. I've always come with a level head but firm tone given how many times I've contacted WMATA and they have not resolved my issue. I'm irate and feel very disrespected and expected more from WMATA. As of 04/17 this issue still hasn't been resolved.

Foggy Bottom-GWU station is a smaller station served by the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines. It's a…read morepretty simple station. It only has one exit so can bit a bit crowded coming in and out of the station,, especially if two trains arrived at once. The station exits next to GWU Hospital, and is a block down from Washington Circle and a Whole Foods amongst other things. The Kennedy Center shuttle also stops in front of the station. There are usually a few sidewalk vendors out in front of the station selling T-shirts, sometimes household products, artworks, and other items. There is a Starbucks located in the GWU Hospital lobby (limited to hospital employees late/overnight), and a 7-Eleven a block over through a little plaza behind the station entrance. It does the job. Can't complain.

This metro station is very crowded and popular. It is underground and an average metro station…read more There are no bathrooms at this station and the escalators are tall and narrow. This station services blue, orange, and silver line trains. It is about a 15 minute walk from Georgetown.

Amtrak is a pleasant way to travel. We waited in their lounge. Announcements for departing trains…read moreare made in the lounge as well as outside. The gates are clearly marked. Make certain you are in the correct line because the destination is not listed by the gate or at least we didn't see any indication of destination. It as a scenic comfortable ride. Our only mistake is we chose seats that faced the opposite direction of the train's route. The train is clean. Staff come around a few times to collect trash. There are bins above the seats for luggage. Restrooms were clean and well maintained. Each stop is announced clearly. A departing passenger has approximately 3-4 minutes to depart the train. There is a snack bar located in one of the cars.

Beautiful architecture! Never been to such a unique station. The main hall is just gorgeous, the…read morestaircases and railings are amazing, plenty of food options, the lounge is a nice place to relax, and the Red Cap service is wonderful. I would love to take the train again next time I am in DC. Just waiting for my next train to Boston this time.

Is the Circulator still in operation? I was told from one of the Secret Service agents I asked over…read moreby the WH that it "was no more" when it did run , we loved it and rode it every time we had company in town!!

Are you kidding me. Was told The circulator ran every 15-20…read moreminutes. We only braved this for a handful of segments. Waits were never under 20 minutes. One wait was an hour and a no show. The next worst was 45 minutes in the blazing sun. Avoid avoid avoid!!

I knew getting around DC on the 4th of July 2026 weekend was going to be horrible, so when looked…read moreat ways to get around I landed on Yellow Cab of Dc. Christopher set me up with a cab for the day on Thursday ( a whole lot cheaper than a limo) so we could do Arlington, Mt. Vernon and back. The rest of the weekend I used the YCDC App and it worked beautifully. Again, no limos, but timely, nice drivers and easy. We tried to get an Uber once, but ended up going back to Yellow Cab. We had a wonderful time celbrating the 250th, and YCDC took away the travel worries I had envisioned. I will use them again.

I only went looking for an alternative to uber & Lyft to save money during rush hour. My kid goes…read moreto school about a 15min drive from home, but no one is able to pick him up and he's too young to take the multiple busses it would take to get home. I used the YC mobile app & web app twice to get him a ride. Both times it said the driver would arrive in 4 mins--guess that's their default--but actually arrived in 15+ mins. When you book, they just tell you the ride is confirmed, but don't give you any information about the driver or how long it'll take for a few good long minutes. After a loooong wait, it says your driver is 4 mins away. The last time I booked with them, I watched the car on the app that had confirmed just sit, not move an inch, for probably 5 minutes solid. Geographically he was super close. Then for about 8 minutes he just inched along until he did finally reach the neighborhood. BUT, he whizzed right by the school and went down the street and just sat there. I called the service number 3 times-- it's just an automated machine. You can request to speak to the driver. Each of the three times I selected it, hoping to let him know that the school was behind him, it ring once and then hung up. After waiting for 16 minutes total for a car that was in the beginning had been like a 6-minute drive away, I cancelled the ride and ordered an uber for $8 more, which arrived in precisely 4 minutes.

I don't think I have ever been this far on the Metro. Not because I don't want to be, but because I…read morehave never had a need to come this way before. Being that I was attending a conference nearby, this was the closest Metro stop for me to take to get to where I was going. I really need to get out more and discover more of DC. Maybe I'll try to use every Metro station to do this. Woodley Park services the neighborhood namesake and Adams Morgan. It is the best station to utilize if you find yourself going to the Zoo. But prepare yourself for a walk. Being on the Red Line you are well connected and can get anywhere you need to. The station itself is fairly deep underground. Around 150 feet below the surface you will find yourself on the typical DC platform. What is crazy here is the long escalator that takes you to another escalator to reach street level. I had wondered why so many people were opting for the elevator here. I now know why. If you are up for it, you are more than welcome to climb the escalator, but you will definitely be tired by the time you are all the way up. Trains are scheduled regularly. Decently maintained.

This is know for its huge escalators as it is built deep underground. One of the two stations…read more(Cleveland Park) servicing the zoo. If you don't/can't do escalators and/or stairs, use the elevator that takes you right to Connecticut Ave.

Very convenient! This shuttle goes to and from the Kennedy Center and the Foggy Bottom metro…read morestation at regular intervals. 10/10 would recommend!

It's free. It may not be quick all the time due to traffic…read morein the area, but it will get you where you need to go and back. The only stops it makes are Kennedy Center and Foggy Bottom Metro. Location (Foggy Bottom Metro): There is a "Kennedy Center Shuttle" sign located on 23rd Street NW, DC. It is located near the exits for Foggy Bottom Metro and George Washington University Hospital. Once you see the shuttle sign, just wait there until the next shuttle arrives. The area in front of the shuttle sign can get a bit congested at times with other vehicles. Not to worry. If there are other vehicles stopped in that area, the shuttle will move a little closer to the traffic light that is near there, and pick/drop people off from that spot. It's all about safety. Location (Kennedy Center): They have a sign on the curb outside the Kennedy Center for the shuttle. If you are facing the building, look to your left. It will be by the entrance to the Hall of Nations. Once you get in the shuttle, grab a seat. Once all seats are taken, you can stand in the aisle and grab one of the handles hanging from the bars above. They are not very comfortable as the drive is not a straight one all the way. If you don't want to stand, you can always wait for the next shuttle (they run approximately every 15 minutes). Schedule for the Shuttle per Kennedy Center's website * Mondays = 9:45am to 11:30pm. * Tuesdays = 9:45am to 11:30pm. * Wednesdays = 9:45am to 11:30pm. * Thursdays = 9:45am to 11:30pm. * Fridays = 9:45am to 12am (midnight). * Saturdays = 9:45am to 12am (midnight). * Sundays = 11:45am to 11pm. Federal Holidays = 4pm to 11pm. Don't forget to thank the driver. Visited (Rode) August 2024

Horrible experience. Traveling to NYC from VA and the bus broke down in the middle lane of I95. The…read morebus driver who spoke very poor English did not let us know what was going on and we sat for about 20 mins until she figured out how to get the bus moving off to the shoulder. A second bus arrived and that driver was not helpful with transferring our luggage to his bus, seeing that I had a boot on my broken ankle. Rude! Once we got to the second bus, the clients on the other bus complained that we were getting on. Our bus had a quiet aura that we adhered to the request. This bus was loud, with everyone speaking to one another, on their phones, etc. we paid for the gold bus experience and got a rotten metal experience. Coming home was better, as our driver kept us informed but the bathroom was disgusting with urine on the floor! Never will I ever travel with them in life! When I sent an email, the manager just responded with "issue do sometime happen". Poor grammar and poor service. I also reported them to BBB.

When I lived in Maryland I used to travel by Vamoose bus all the time to go to New York city at…read moreleast every 4-6months. The buses were always on time, clean, and the drivers were friendly and professional drivers.

The Smithsonian Metro Station is well used. The stop is for those wanting to visit the famed…read moreSmithsonian museums. While you can see the museums from the station, it is a walk. Wear your walking shoes and check the weather before leaving. The Metro is clean, fast and easy.

The Smithsonian Metro station in Washington, D.C., is my go-to gateway to the National Mall, and…read morelet me tell you my first ride on the D.C. Metro was an absolute riot! I hopped on expecting a chill, leisurely cruise like some other cities' subways, but nope this thing hauled ass right out of the gate. It accelerated like it was late for a very important date, screeching around corners, jerking side to side like a caffeinated New York train on steroids. The cars were swaying wildly, I was gripping the pole for dear life, laughing out loud thinking, "Subway gone wild! This is a thrill ride disguised as public transit!" It was hilarious and exhilarating definitely not your grandma's slow commuter train. (They've probably smoothed things out a bit with more automation these days, but that memory still cracks me up.) If you're visiting D.C. in the winter months when it's freezing out, ducking into the Metro (especially at Smithsonian) is a lifesaver warm, quick, and drops you right in the heart of everything. Parking downtown is a nightmare and wallet-killer, so snag a cheaper hotel farther out, jump on the train, and zoom in without the hassle. It's a smart, affordable way to get around, and if you're a train nerd like me, that wild ride might just become the story you tell for the rest of your life. Highly recommend 5 stars for the nostalgia alone!