Union Station
Union Station is served by the Red line on the Washington metro. On the Red line, it sits between Judiciary Square and NoMa–Gallaudet University. It opened in 1976 and now handles roughly 1,629,630 passengers a year. It sits in Washington, D.C., and its name falls under the "District" category.
Key facts
- LinesRRed
- DistrictWashington, D.C.
- Opened1976
- Annual ridership1,629,630
- Name originDistrict
- Distance from centre≈ 12.8 km
- Coordinates38.89770, -77.00670
No interchange: the station is served by a single line.
Position on the line
On the Red line
Map around Union Station
Nearest stations
- Judiciary Square0.9 km · R
- NoMa–Gallaudet University1 km · R
- Gallery Place1.3 km · GYR
- Capitol South1.4 km · OSB
- Archives1.4 km · GY
- Mount Vernon Square1.6 km · GY
Frequently asked questions
- Which lines serve Union Station?
- Union Station is served by the Red line on the Washington metro.
- Can you change lines at Union Station?
- No. Union Station is served only by the Red line.
- When did Union Station open?
- Union Station opened in 1976.
- What are the stations either side of Union Station on the Red line?
- On the Red line, Union Station sits between Judiciary Square and NoMa–Gallaudet University.
- How busy is Union Station?
- Union Station handles roughly 1,629,630 passengers a year.
- Where is Union Station?
- Union Station is in Washington, D.C., Washington.