Green Line – DC Metro Guide | Branch Avenue to Greenbelt Stations & Schedule

Complete Station List

All 21 Green Line Stations

Every stop from Branch Avenue to Greenbelt — shared Yellow Line segments, parking, and neighborhood notes included.

Southern terminus in Prince George's County. Large Park & Ride hub serving southern PG County commuters. Extensive bus connections.P

SuitlandSU · MD

Home of the US Census Bureau headquarters. Close to Andrews Air Force Base access and Suitland commercial corridor.P

Naylor RoadNR · DC

Southeast DC neighborhood. Bus connections to Ward 8 communities and commuter corridors.

Congress HeightsCG · DC

Southeast DC community. Near St. Elizabeths campus redevelopment and the new DC United/Gateway complex.

Southern AvenueSO · DC/MD

DC–Maryland border station. Bus connections to Suitland Parkway area and southern PG County communities.P

AnacostiaAN · DC

Gateway to historic Anacostia neighborhood. Frederick Douglass National Historic Site nearby. Riverfront trail access.

Navy Yard–BallparkNY · DC

Steps from Nationals Park (baseball) and Audi Field (soccer). The Capitol Riverfront is DC's fastest-growing waterfront district.

WaterfrontWF · DC

Southwest DC neighborhood. The Wharf — DC's premier waterfront destination — is a 10-minute walk via the Waterfront walkway.

L'Enfant PlazaLE · DC

BOSY

5-line interchange. Transfer to Blue, Orange, Silver, and Yellow lines. SW Waterfront Wharf nearby.

Archives–Navy Memorial–Penn QuarterAR · DC

Y

National Archives (Declaration of Independence), Navy Memorial, and the Penn Quarter restaurant and arts district.

Gallery Place–ChinatownGP · DC

RY

Transfer to Red Line. Capital One Arena, Chinatown, National Portrait Gallery, and Penn Quarter dining.

Mt Vernon Sq/7th St–Convention CenterMV · DC

Y

Washington Convention Center and CityCenter DC. Upscale hotel and retail corridor. 7th Street NW restaurant row.

Shaw–Howard USH · DC

Y

Howard University campus. Shaw neighborhood — DC jazz history, Lincoln Theatre, and a fast-growing dining scene.

U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial/CardozoUS · DC

Y

DC's best nightlife and live music district. Ethiopian restaurants, craft bars, and the African-American Civil War Memorial.

Columbia HeightsCH · DC

Y

One of DC's most diverse neighborhoods. Target, Giant Food, and a thriving Latino commercial corridor on 14th Street NW.

Georgia Ave–PetworthGA · DC

Y

Petworth neighborhood. Growing restaurant scene on Georgia Avenue. One of DC's most rapidly appreciating residential areas.

Fort TottenFT · DC

RY

Transfer to Red Line. Shortcut for NE DC connections without going through downtown. Cross-city shortcut for time-conscious riders.

West HyattsvilleWH · MD

Y

Prince George's County. Arts District Hyattsville nearby. Bus connections to the University of Maryland campus.P

Prince George's PlazaPG · MD

Y

The Mall at Prince George's nearby. Central PG County bus hub and commercial corridor.P

College Park–U of MDCP · MD

Y

University of Maryland main campus (0.4 mi walk). MARC Camden Line connection. Heavy game-day ridership on fall Saturdays.P

GreenbeltGB · MD

Y

Northern terminus shared with Yellow Line. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and MARC Camden Line. Large Park & Ride.P

Line Guide

Green Line Guide: History, Schedule & Rider Tips

The Green Line runs approximately 27 miles from Branch Avenue in Prince George's County through Anacostia, L'Enfant Plaza, Gallery Place, U Street, Columbia Heights, and into Greenbelt — here is everything you need to plan your trip, understand the schedule, and ride like a local.

History of the Green Line

The Green Line was the last major WMATA line to enter service, opening in stages between 1991 and 2001. The initial segment connected Anacostia, L'Enfant Plaza, and Gallery Place. Extensions north to Greenbelt and south to Branch Avenue completed the current route by 2001.

The line was instrumental in the revitalization of the U Street corridor — once the heart of African-American cultural life in DC, then devastated by the 1968 riots, and now one of the city's most vibrant entertainment districts. Columbia Heights and Shaw have similarly transformed in the years since the Green Line opened.

Schedule & Frequency

Day	First Train	Last Train	Peak Freq.
Monday–Friday	5:00 AM	11:30 PM	Every 6–10 min
Saturday	7:00 AM	1:00 AM	Every 8–12 min
Sunday	8:00 AM	11:00 PM	Every 12–15 min

Navy Yard & Nationals Park

Navy Yard–Ballpark is the go-to stop for Washington Nationals games. The station is less than a 5-minute walk to the main Nationals Park gates. On game days, Green Line trains run with increased frequency and extended service — check the WMATA game-day schedule for the last train time after night games.

Parking Along the Green Line

Branch Avenue — large southern terminus lot ($6.00/day)
Suitland — commuter lot for PG County workers ($5.00/day)
Southern Avenue — surface lot ($4.95/day)
West Hyattsville — PG County commuter lot ($4.95/day)
Prince George's Plaza — structured parking ($4.95/day)
College Park — large lot with MARC connection ($5.00/day)
Greenbelt — large northern terminus lot ($6.00/day)

Rider Tips

For Nationals Park, exit at Navy Yard–Ballpark — the stadium is a 3-minute walk from the station.
Green and Yellow trains share platforms from L'Enfant to Greenbelt — confirm your destination on the train sign.
U Street is the best stop for nightlife — dozens of bars and restaurants within a 5-minute walk.
College Park game days (football): add 20 extra minutes — platforms get very crowded after games.

Transfer Points

Green Line Connections

Red Line at Gallery Place & Fort Totten

Shady Grove ↔ Glenmont. Dupont Circle, Bethesda, Union Station, and all of Montgomery County.

Blue Line at L'Enfant Plaza

Franconia-Springfield ↔ Largo. Pentagon, Reagan Airport, Capitol Hill, and Capitol Heights.

Orange Line at L'Enfant Plaza

Vienna ↔ New Carrollton. Ballston, Rosslyn, Smithsonian, and the Vienna/Fairfax corridor.

Silver Line at L'Enfant Plaza

Ashburn ↔ Largo Town Center. Dulles Airport, Tysons Corner, and Reston Town Center.

Yellow Line (shared stations)

Green and Yellow share all stations from L'Enfant Plaza to Greenbelt. Yellow continues to Huntington via Pentagon and Reagan Airport.

Rider Tips

Riding the Green Line Like a Local

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Nationals Park Access

Navy Yard–Ballpark is steps from Nationals Park. On game days, trains run more frequently and the last train may be extended after night games — check the WMATA game-day schedule. Get there early on sell-out days.

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U Street After Dark

U Street is DC's premier live music district — jazz, go-go, soul, and Ethiopian culture all within walking distance. Last trains leave around 12:45 AM on Fri/Sat. If you miss it, rideshare from the corner of 14th and U.

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The Wharf from Waterfront

DC's Wharf development — restaurants, live music venues, and a waterfront boardwalk — is walkable from Waterfront station. The walk takes about 10 minutes south along Maine Avenue SW.

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University of Maryland

College Park–U of MD is the closest station to UMD's main campus (about a 15-minute walk or a quick shuttle). MARC train service from College Park also connects to Union Station and Baltimore's Penn Station.

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Green vs. Yellow

Green and Yellow trains look identical and share the same platforms from L'Enfant to Greenbelt. The difference: Green continues to Branch Avenue in SE DC, Yellow continues to Huntington via Pentagon/Reagan Airport. Always check the destination sign.

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NASA Goddard at Greenbelt

Greenbelt station is the closest Metro to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. The NASA Visitor Center is free and runs shuttle service from the station on public open days — check NASA's website for schedules.

Opened	June 21, 1991
Completed	December 18, 2001
Total stations	21
Length	~27 miles
End to end	~55 minutes
DC stations	12
Maryland stations	9
Key venue	Nationals Park (Navy Yard)
Park & Ride	7 stations

Green Line Branch Avenue to Greenbelt