What can I say..it is the metro! As is the case with most of the metro stations, the ceilings and train platforms are just picturesque, maybe good for photo ops. This is one of the few underground stations, so it is naturally dark and not well lit. I've been through this station a few times for years going to Georgetown. The signage makes it very easy to navigate through this station. This is a transfer station between the silver/orange/blue lines. Google maps wanted me to pass Rosslyn...get off at Foggy Bottom, then travel down on the blue line through Rosslyn...nonsense. For a Saturday, the station was fairly busy. There is a very long escalator going up and down...even though I prefer the stairs option. read more

Rosslyn Metro Station - Train leaving, while he's cleaning the floor - Metro Stations Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Pro tip, get to the metro EARLY after a major event . Also really impressed that they made the fare free after 5pm for the 4th of July I was really impressed with the crowd management at Rosslyn metro station as well, they had staff everywhere and also the AC blasting at the platform - it was really hot and muggy. I shudder to think how we would have fared if we were just 5 minutes later read more

Rosslyn Metro Station - Great crowd management during July 4 - Metro Stations Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This metro station serves as the meeting point of the silver blue and orange lines on the west side of DC. It's often crowded since it's a stopping point for so many people, including the buses up on the main level. The station is far below street level so the trip up and down the escalators takes quite a long time. It's hard to coordinate transfers to and from bus lines at this station for this reason. read more

Written on 10/5/23 9/26/23 Rosslyn Metro Station at night is quiet. Arriving back from Seattle we are greeted by the sounds of nobody. This station can be confusing and at times. I did get confused on which direction I was going at times. Tonight; however, wasn't that night...for confusion. Why? Because it is late at night and we want to go home. Heading downstairs to continue our destination to Falls Church, I see Ms. Brody Nygma waiting for her train as well. A week's vacation came and went by quickly. I am glad to say the Rosslyn Metro Station is very clean. The train we were in wasn't the case. It looked like gulal was on the floor mixed with something else. It could be worse. The train car could have smelled like Weed or Culo. There were no people asking for money or playing loud music on our train car. It was a good night to go home. read more

Rosslyn Metro Station - 9/26/23 first any only transfer station between home. - Metro Stations Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

We love a good metro experience! The metro in the DMV makes it easy to maneuver around town and get to exactly where you need to go. It does not run 24/7 so be weary of early closing hours. read more

The station is convenient. An escalator outage would be awful. The stairs are steep. The location is near restaurants and stores near Wilson Blvd. The trains come frequently. read more

Rosslyn Metro Station - Metro Stations Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

If you're coming from Dulles this will be the last Metro stop before DC. Rosslyn isn't that interesting to look at. This is a mostly boring station except for a few things. Climb the stairs or take the escalator. When you're at the top you get a good view. It serves the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines. It stops just before you cross the Potomac. There's a few tourist attractions this station gives you access to. It doesn't have that many, but if you have a desire to see them you can get off here. One is the Iwo Jima Memorial. Good transfer options are available. It has nearby bus stations to take you into the city. There's also access to the Arlington system. read more

Rosslyn Metro Station - Station - Metro Stations Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This is a big station. It had orange, silver, and blue lines all meet here. That can be good for time savings. Metro isn't what it used to be. I'm not pleased with the delays, escalator issues, and reliability that's far from certain. Yet I see some signs, that pardon the pun, metro is getting back on track. For starters this station used to be filthy. WMATA had cleaned it. Sure you'll still see and smell evidence of rats, but that's a lot of metros in the world. The platforms are much more free of debris. Also they've upgraded monitors, to let you know when a train is expected. This is your last station prior to entering DC. read more

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Ok. If you go to the airport, you need to change here for a bus shuttle. That should be fixed in July 2023, but I'm not sure. read more

Rosslyn Metro Station - Platform - Metro Stations Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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It was a clean smooth ride on the blue line. First time using this station. I took the van Dorn metro to Rosslyn. It was helpful having the folks help senior citizens out completing the form for the smart pass. They also showed me how to add money for future rides. Thank you. read more

Let us take a plunge into the bowels of the earth. We enter through the turnstile and embark on our long descent on the machine that is the Rosslyn Metro Station Escalator Quartet. A leisurely ride on a rainy Sunday afternoon; a brisk run on a Tuesday morning to catch the next Silver Line train to Largo Town Center because the future Silver and Blue and Orange Line trains will not come until who knows when because there is a train on fire (nobody is hurt at least!) somewhere near NoMa. A leisurely ride: we ponder the fine architecture of the descent, the screech of an undergreased escalator, the electric odor of one too many sparks on the tracks under the Potomac. It's not the best escalator ride (it's really taking a long time), but it's also not the worst. At last at the bottom of this seemingly endless descent, we find the tracks split into two levels: into the District on top, into Virginia on the bottom. On a weekend, prance around at your leisure; on a weekday morning or late afternoon, slither around through the crowds of people. Rosslyn is a fine metro station. It accomplishes the task of being a location in which you can place yourself into a train and of being a location in which you can remove yourself from a train. It is not exceptionally clean, it is not exceptionally dirty. It does not smell good, it does not smell bad. It is not quiet, it is not loud. It is breezy though. That swift tunnel breeze caresses your face like the hand that slapped you for treachery. And now we must depart. This is what we came for. read more

Bottom Line: A fairly typical Metro station serving the Orange, Blue and Silver lines: Rosslyn Metro Station - what's not to love? You can knock out your cardio with a climb of the 207 foot escalator and then release your slinky from the top where it will endlessly slink. Ok, in reality this is an average metro station serving the Orange, Blue and Silver lines. It's popular with commuters and perhaps tourists wanting to walk the 1/2 mile or so to the Iwo Jima Memorial. I believe this station only has one exit. Once you arrive at street level you can start hoofing it, grab a bike share or jump on a bus (WMATA busses, Arlington Transit (ART) and the DC Circulator all stop nearby. read more

I'm usually only here when I'm either going to or coming from Dulles International Airport via the 5A Metrobus. The blue, orange, and silver lines run through this station, so it's a convenient location to get you to other parts around the DC area. The only other time that I'm here is during the Marine Corps Marathon. However, it's probably better to walk over to the nearby Arlington Cemetery Metro Station instead as this station is extremely crowded during the marathon. There's a McDonald's right across the street if you're looking for something quick and cheap to eat before catching your bus or train. read more

Sooo....as you can see I got a lot of check-ins for this station...not enough to be duchess/baroness but enough to say I know a little bit about the area & the train station. This station is a hub station that houses the blue & orange line and soon the silver line. There really isn't enough Blue line trains but metro has tried to subsidized this by doing Rush Plus Service that has orange line trains going to Largo during peak times (still not enough trains for as many passengers that pass through this station) I hope it gets better once the silver line opens but I can see it only getting considerably worse but I hope it gets better, fingers crossed. I do enjoy the escalator workout I get each morning and evening...tightening up the quads & calfs! read more

Rosslyn Metro Station - Silver Line, coming soon to Rosslyn - Metro Stations Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Spent about half an hour here tonight after 11pm waiting for an Orange Line train that kept getting delayed...not a wmata police officer, security, nothing in sight for a single woman stuck in a train station because you idiots chose to work on the lines at ten pm on a Thursday during a Nationals game! read more

Rosslyn Metro Station - This is why no one likes Metro...14 minutes! Really?! - Metro Stations Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

***HUGE CAVEAT*** This is a TOURIST'S opinion of the station. The realities of using Rosslyn's Metro Station as a daily commuting resource may be completely different. So, I found this station, and the Washington Metro system as a whole, to be a wonderful way to get around. Yes, I rode Rosslyn's famous escalator that seems to go 3/4 of the way to the Earth's core a few times while I was staying in town. Really wasn't a big deal to me, but my youngest son hated it, so we stopped using it and took the elevators across the street next to the Mcdonnald's down instead. Easy. Not as fast as the escalator, but if it really bothers you, there's an easy solution. The station itself is clearly laid out and easy to navigate. There's basically a track towards Washington and one towards Virginia. You pick up all three lines that run through Rosslyn (Orange, Blue & Silver) from these two platforms. You do not need to be a world traveler to figure this system out. All trains were clearly displayed on the trackside digital signage along with their ETA, and announcements were easy to hear and understand. There are quite a few card dispensing and fare reloading machines in the upper concourse area, and a large number of fare gates which made lines noexistant while I was there (which, admittedly was always intentionally NOT during peak rush times). Transferring to a MetroBus looked amazingly easy as well, all the busses pulled into labeled stops along the road along the front of the station. I can't speak to the parking situation, as it was within walking distance from my hotel. Maybe it's because I'm used to dealing with the MTA in New York City and SEPTA in Philly, but to me, Metro was a dream to use, and Rosslyn Station was no exception. read more

Rosslyn Metro Station - Upper level platform (which looks pretty much identical to every other subterranean Metro platform). - Metro Stations Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The Rosslyn Metro Station is a little bit more unique than other DC Metro Stations. Here's why: -Location: It's the first stop on the Blue/Orange/Silver line in northern Virginia. It's right on the Potomac River a short walk over the bridge into Georgetown. -Accessibility: It connects the DMV area to many buses and other modes of transportation including a shuttle bus to Dulles Airport. -Design: It's great for photos because the escalator is in the top three longest escalators in DC Metro Stations. The station is also on two levels with trains on both making it look a bit cooler. If you're a nerd like me with the goal of visiting every DC Metro Station, Rosslyn Metro will be one of the best. read more

WORLD'S TALLEST ESCALATORS (not really, but they are long!) I got vertigo during my first ride up the 207' escalator - crazy! Rosslyn station is clean and Metro in general is very easy to navigate. Check out the wiki page (it's mildly interesting): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosslyn_Station 4 stars! read more

Rosslyn Metro Station - Escalators headed to the center of the earth - 207'! - Metro Stations Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Budget at least 2-3 minutes in addition to your normal travel time, due to the sheer depth of this station. The escalators are the second longest in the Western Hemisphere, and practically a tourist attraction in of themselves. I've brought friends just to see them and they've been legitimately impressed. If you're short on time, the elevators are typically the fastest way to go. WMATA really should have thought to add more in, but it's probably infeasible now given the density of the area and the disruption it would cause, though maybe the COVID-19 epidemic could have constituted a window of opportunity. At rush hour the elevators are quite crowded, so during those times the optimal strategy is to walk up/down the escalators. It's a bit of a workout, but it's better than standing and watching your life go by. read more

Rosslyn Metro Station - Rosslyn escalator - Metro Stations Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Oh no! They have one of the longest elevators in my life. I walked up and down, which made me dizzy... Maybe I'm afraid of hight now. Also it's dark. I'll use different metro stations next time. read more

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This is a good location for the metro station and I like the fact that I can get to multiple lines from here - Orange, Silver, and Blue line. But this station can get crazy busy during rush hours and the sliver sized platform sometimes is not enough to accommodate all the folks trying to get on/off a train. And the wait times for Blue line train can be forever! read more

I really hate this metro. It is because of my own ridiculous and paralyzing fear of heights. The escalators are scary long, and coming down is like descending into hell. I always use the elevator, and get made fun of. Really, it is a great station though. Clean and debris free along with pleasant commuters who are the main people that use the station. There are a few great above ground coffee and sandwich options. It's also the best way to get into Georgetown without having to drive (just a nice quick walk across the Key bridge or a very quick cab ride away). read more

OMG THE ESCALATOR. The escalator is freaking STEEP. It just goes on and on and on and on and on.....Better make sure it's the right station, otherwise you gotta wait a LONG time to finish going up before you can turn back around to go back down to the train. I don't know how women with heels can have confidence in rushing downward. Or how people can run up the entire escalator. It's long, it's steep, and it's not great for those with a major fear of heights. There are 2 floors at this station. Make sure you're on the correct floor. Other than that, it's like any other metro stop. read more

I had no idea you can review subway stations, but here I am. Rosslyn Metro is my favorite since this is the station that has many lines going through it and also a crazy steep escalator heading deep into the earth. This provides with cool pictures as many people have already posted. Besides the fact that Rosslyn has this cool escalator and many lines going through it, its pretty much the same as all the other ones in the DC area. read more

This station is one of my favorite in the DC route. The height of this escalator still amazes me. The station is clean and safe at all times. Security is on watch and fare machine staff is willing to help out during the AM hours. Tips: 1. Watch out for peak rates. 2. SmartTrip card is cheaper than the paper fare card because of the fees per use. 3. Stick to the right on the escalator if you plan on cruising. Let the fast traffic pass on the left. 4. Travel with your belongings in front of you at all times. DC is a fast moving city and pickpocketing is a problem on any stop. read more

Rosslyn Metro Station - The steep stairs of Rosslyn Metro Station. - Metro Stations Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

All I can say about this metro station is that if the all escalators stop working - then good luck getting out of the metro. I was amazed how long the escalators were - literally took three minutes to ride it all the way up to the top. I did hear horror stories of all the escalators stopped working and people had to walk up that long escalator and people fainted. Over all its pretty clean station. Just don't get stuck here! read more

Oh my god. Escalator! I feel like I can barely see the end of it (let alone daylight) from the base of the escalator. It's so annoyingly long and it's hard to carry on conversations because the straight stairs and slanted walls seem to always throw my balance off whack. But walking up it is certainly a great workout. It's also unusual in the fact that the two tracks in Rosslyn sit on top of each other instead of adjacent. That makes it hard to see when a train is arriving from DC and heading towards VA. It's a heavily trafficked area with lots of residents and commuters (and tourists visiting Iwo Jima). Overall, it's clean, pretty safe, and even has a "Welcome to Virginia" sign on one of the walls. Pretty cute, but nothing super special here to write home about. read more

This station is crowded because it is one of the last (or first, depending on how you look at it) transfer stations between the orange and blue lines. The escalators are really long and I would recommend that you not look down if you are afraid of heights. read more

Who ever the black gentlemen was at the kiosk was beyond rude and impatient. In my honest opinion he should be fired for the way he just acted. We asked a question and he immediately had an attitude with my family. We have zero clue where to go and how to use the station. He then came out and began smacking the key buttons on the machine to try to make a point of how easy it was. We are offended and already made the start of our day aggravating. Poor person to have a that desk. read more

It seems like there is always constant construction, but alas most of the construction is almost complete. This is a major hub for both the subway and buses. It's one of the cleaner stations out there . . . well it is in Virginia. I minus a star because recently one of the gates malfunctioned even though the gate was open after swiping my metrocard. Luckily, i didn't get injured. read more

Clean, efficient and easy to follow. I wish all undergrounds were this good. The best and only was to travel around insane traffic DC. Worth every penny and once inside DC, use the DC Circulator. read more

Yep, that's one long escalator. The main perks of this station are ample bus service and its relative closeness to Georgetown. It is a huge transit hub; there are two separate levels for trains coming in each direction and it's still crowded and too long of a wait. Still, it's a useful location for people in the area to know. There are shuttle busses to Georgetown just north of the stop, and it's walkable to the neighborhood and the university as well; one of the more popular ways to get there as reaching Georgetown isn't easy. read more

The Rosslyn Metro Station is a busy hub of activity. The layout is good from the train platform, up the looooong escalators, to the station. It stops being so good there. The entrance/exit/fare card area is congested and cramped. The exterior of the station is currently filled with construction sounds as a pit (the hole is huge, filled with rubble and large construction machines that are way down below) is being dug for some future building. There is a Starbucks, Cosi, and McDonald's nearby, but they are a bit difficult to get to, assuming you can find them. Hopefully when the new building is constructed they can open up the metro entrance/exit and put some commuter friendly stores in the immediate area. read more

Rosslyn Metro Station - Metro Stations Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Dirty dark and ugly. Platforms are too small for the blue line downstairs. Just another example of the suboptimal system that is wmata. Avoid if you can. read more

Holy mother of hell the Rosslyn Metro has, like, the longest escalator in the world. I'd be surprised if there aren't a dozen cases of vertigo daily from riding this beast. Earlier this week was the first time I'd ever gotten off at the Rosslyn stop. When I saw the escalator I was like WOAH. But since the Heavy Seas Alehouse is conveniently located next to this stop, and I had no real issues navigating the escalator, I'd have to say YAY! read more

hmm kinda confused about the guy who wrote about there being 'a lot of stairs' considering that there are 4 escalators here. IN FACT... the escalators here are the 3rd longest in the world. pretty cool- check out page 21 in linked PDF http://www.rosslynva.org/_files/docs2/2006SummerRosslyn.pdf I mention all this since I have a fear of getting on escalators- whole tripping on a moving flight of stairs and tumbling to my depth. So much to my horror we end up with our hotel right down the road. In the end I concurred my fear and shuffled on taking the trip down every day to the trains below- gold star for me! The trains are on 2 levels, so another, much shorter, escalator trip is required to go out of the city. I felt that this station was clean and did not have any particularly nasty odors. There were attendants at the machines and turnstiles to help riders and give them info. Like other Metro stations, there were signs to display the arriving trains. Out of all the stations I used I felt that the ETA was the most off at this one. So be sure to hustle down the escalator if you see a 2 or 3 minute ETA since the ride will take you about 2 min 45 seconds if you just stand there. read more

Fancy! The initial where-you-buy-your-ticket spot and the boarding area are both surprisingly well kept. And as we were pretty clueless when it comes to the subway, regardless of the city, we went to the worker with questions multiple times...and he was wonderfully helpful and displayed no apparent annoyance. AWEsome. So for those who fear the subway and/or related public transportation - never fear! People who do know the ropes are generally pretty nice enough to walk you through it. Though smiling never hurts. read more

I have a love-hate relationship with this metro station! I love that it's relatively close to where we live I love that it's relatively close to Georgetown I hate that I have to wait FOREVER for the blue line train to Franconia-Springfield in the mornings! Meanwhile, the orange line trains to Vienna are running back-to-back. UGH! Not a good way to start the morning off SMH. I hate that SMELL! I think maybe it comes from the brakes or something...but it's the most awful stench. I don't experience this in other metro stations. I mean, I've caught a whiff of it here and there but never as pungent as in this station. I HAAAAATE the escalator (just as everyone else)! That is all... read more

An overall clean place to make a transfer from the Blue line to the Orange Line. It was a bit confusing on where exactly one needed to be but once I found the appropriate signage, I was able to get to where I needed to be. Station is a bit confusing because the orange and silver lines are on the bottom track and blue and yellow lines are on the upper track. I feel like even though it is a simple transfer the signage needed to be more visible to make sure people know where they need to go to catch the next train. read more

You won me over Rosslyn! I saw the Station Mangers really stepping it up recently and I think that deserves the extra star. Yes I am still petrified - I'm such a girl - but I have to say this station is pretty freaking awesome. Spring will be here soon and its going to get livelier! read more

Rosslyn Metro Station - Sunday mornings are peaceful. - Metro Stations Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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