Van Dorn Street station
Van Dorn Street station is served by the Blue line on the Washington metro. On the Blue line, it sits between Franconia–Springfield and King Street–Old Town. It opened in 1991 and now handles roughly 500,000 passengers a year. It sits in Alexandria, and its name falls under the "District" category.
Key facts
- LinesBBlue
- DistrictAlexandria
- Opened1991
- Annual ridership500,000
- Name originDistrict
- Distance from centre≈ 14.1 km
- Coordinates38.79930, -77.12920
No interchange: the station is served by a single line.
Position on the line
On the Blue line
Map around Van Dorn Street
Nearest stations
- Huntington4.7 km · Y
- Eisenhower Avenue5 km · Y
- Franconia–Springfield5 km · B
- King Street–Old Town6 km · YB
- Braddock Road6.7 km · YB
- Potomac Yard8.1 km · YB
Frequently asked questions
- Which lines serve Van Dorn Street station?
- Van Dorn Street is served by the Blue line on the Washington metro.
- Can you change lines at Van Dorn Street?
- No. Van Dorn Street is served only by the Blue line.
- When did Van Dorn Street station open?
- Van Dorn Street station opened in 1991.
- What are the stations either side of Van Dorn Street on the Blue line?
- On the Blue line, Van Dorn Street sits between Franconia–Springfield and King Street–Old Town.
- How busy is Van Dorn Street station?
- Van Dorn Street handles roughly 500,000 passengers a year.
- Where is Van Dorn Street station?
- Van Dorn Street station is in Alexandria, Washington.