U Street station
U Street station is served by the Yellow and Green lines on the Washington metro. On the Yellow line, it sits between Shaw–Howard University and Columbia Heights. It opened in 1991 and now handles roughly 1,316,017 passengers a year. It sits in Washington, D.C., and its name falls under the "District" category.
Key facts
- LinesYYellowGGreen
- DistrictWashington, D.C.
- Opened1991
- Annual ridership1,316,017
- Name originDistrict
- Distance from centre≈ 10.8 km
- Coordinates38.91699, -77.02601
Position on the line
On the Yellow line
On the Green line
Map around U Street
Nearest stations
- Shaw–Howard University0.6 km · GY
- Columbia Heights1.4 km · GY
- Mount Vernon Square1.4 km · GY
- Dupont Circle1.7 km · R
- McPherson Square1.9 km · OSB
- Farragut North1.9 km · R
Frequently asked questions
- Which lines serve U Street station?
- U Street is served by the Yellow and Green lines on the Washington metro.
- Can you change lines at U Street?
- Yes. U Street is an interchange between 2 lines (Yellow and Green).
- When did U Street station open?
- U Street station opened in 1991.
- What are the stations either side of U Street on the Yellow line?
- On the Yellow line, U Street sits between Shaw–Howard University and Columbia Heights.
- What are the stations either side of U Street on the Green line?
- On the Green line, U Street sits between Columbia Heights and Shaw–Howard University.
- How busy is U Street station?
- U Street handles roughly 1,316,017 passengers a year.
- Where is U Street station?
- U Street station is in Washington, D.C., Washington.