Capitol South station
Capitol South station is served by the Orange, Blue and Silver lines on the Washington metro. On the Orange line, it sits between Eastern Market and Federal Center SW. It opened in 1977 and now handles roughly 1,551,282 passengers a year. It sits in Washington, D.C., and its name falls under the "District" category.
Key facts
- LinesOOrangeBBlueSSilver
- DistrictWashington, D.C.
- Opened1977
- Annual ridership1,551,282
- Name originDistrict
- Distance from centre≈ 13.2 km
- Coordinates38.88556, -77.00606
Position on the line
On the Orange line
On the Blue line
On the Silver line
Map around Capitol South
Nearest stations
- Federal Center SW0.8 km · OSB
- Eastern Market0.9 km · OSB
- Navy Yard–Ballpark1 km · G
- Union Station1.4 km · R
- L'Enfant Plaza1.4 km · OGSYB
- Waterfront1.4 km · G
Frequently asked questions
- Which lines serve Capitol South station?
- Capitol South is served by the Orange, Blue and Silver lines on the Washington metro.
- Can you change lines at Capitol South?
- Yes. Capitol South is an interchange between 3 lines (Orange, Blue and Silver).
- When did Capitol South station open?
- Capitol South station opened in 1977.
- What are the stations either side of Capitol South on the Orange line?
- On the Orange line, Capitol South sits between Eastern Market and Federal Center SW.
- What are the stations either side of Capitol South on the Blue line?
- On the Blue line, Capitol South sits between Federal Center SW and Eastern Market.
- How busy is Capitol South station?
- Capitol South handles roughly 1,551,282 passengers a year.
- Where is Capitol South station?
- Capitol South station is in Washington, D.C., Washington.