Potomac Avenue station
Potomac Avenue station is served by the Orange, Blue and Silver lines on the Washington metro. On the Orange line, it sits between Stadium–Armory and Eastern Market. 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≈ 15.1 km
- Coordinates38.88083, -76.98519
Position on the line
On the Orange line
On the Blue line
On the Silver line
Map around Potomac Avenue
Nearest stations
- Eastern Market1 km · OSB
- Stadium–Armory1.2 km · OSB
- Navy Yard–Ballpark1.7 km · G
- Capitol South1.9 km · OSB
- Anacostia2.3 km · G
- Union Station2.6 km · R
Frequently asked questions
- Which lines serve Potomac Avenue station?
- Potomac Avenue is served by the Orange, Blue and Silver lines on the Washington metro.
- Can you change lines at Potomac Avenue?
- Yes. Potomac Avenue is an interchange between 3 lines (Orange, Blue and Silver).
- When did Potomac Avenue station open?
- Potomac Avenue station opened in 1977.
- What are the stations either side of Potomac Avenue on the Orange line?
- On the Orange line, Potomac Avenue sits between Stadium–Armory and Eastern Market.
- What are the stations either side of Potomac Avenue on the Blue line?
- On the Blue line, Potomac Avenue sits between Eastern Market and Stadium–Armory.
- How busy is Potomac Avenue station?
- Potomac Avenue handles roughly 1,551,282 passengers a year.
- Where is Potomac Avenue station?
- Potomac Avenue station is in Washington, D.C., Washington.