Federal Center SW station
Federal Center SW station is served by the Orange, Blue and Silver lines on the Washington metro. On the Orange line, it sits between Capitol South and L'Enfant Plaza. 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≈ 12.5 km
- Coordinates38.88499, -77.01558
Position on the line
On the Orange line
On the Blue line
On the Silver line
Map around Federal Center SW
Nearest stations
- L'Enfant Plaza0.6 km · OGSYB
- Capitol South0.8 km · OSB
- Waterfront1 km · G
- Archives1.1 km · GY
- Smithsonian1.2 km · OSB
- Judiciary Square1.2 km · R
Frequently asked questions
- Which lines serve Federal Center SW station?
- Federal Center SW is served by the Orange, Blue and Silver lines on the Washington metro.
- Can you change lines at Federal Center SW?
- Yes. Federal Center SW is an interchange between 3 lines (Orange, Blue and Silver).
- When did Federal Center SW station open?
- Federal Center SW station opened in 1977.
- What are the stations either side of Federal Center SW on the Orange line?
- On the Orange line, Federal Center SW sits between Capitol South and L'Enfant Plaza.
- What are the stations either side of Federal Center SW on the Blue line?
- On the Blue line, Federal Center SW sits between L'Enfant Plaza and Capitol South.
- How busy is Federal Center SW station?
- Federal Center SW handles roughly 1,551,282 passengers a year.
- Where is Federal Center SW station?
- Federal Center SW station is in Washington, D.C., Washington.