I didn't know dogs were allowed in the station. I seem to remember reading no dogs...but hey, people drink on the train, skip paying the fare...why not animals. Someone will have to clean up after the animal relieves himself somewhere. Naturally coming home I was treated with loud music in the car. Not sure where the special police are at....maybe dunkin. Management really needs to get a handle on some of the bigger problems. I'm glad national guard are still around. They help alleviate the problem of bums/street people jumping at you demanding money. read more

Dupont Circle Metro Station - Everyone is happy to see the little visitor. - Metro Stations Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I hope I haven't said this before, but I think this Station is quite possibly the prettiest out of all the DC stations. I don't know if it is what feels like a grand entrance here with the escalators taking you up from the tunnels or if it just feels like it is adequate in spacing. Something about it just feels grand. To me, as well, this feels like that cleanest of all the stations I have experienced. With it being one of the busiest that is kind of impressive. I really like that once you do exit the station you are right in the middle of everything outside. There is so much to do that this station almost feels like a destination by itself. Knowing that it is only the Red Line might have a bit in making this feel like it is a well run station. There really isn't any transferring here. Dupont Circle is either your destination or starting point. No need to have to run to catch a connection, just go about your business and be on your way. read more

Clean, easy to access metro that's very much in DuPont circle. I liked that the exits are actually labeled so when you get off the train you know where you are headed rather than guessing. There are some stations where this is not labeled. Also it was nice and cool down here with a little breeze. Clean and not rat infested read more

There have been some improvements! This red line station, still has perhaps the highest escalators in DC. It's either this or the Woodley Park Station. Wikipedia will probably produce the answer, but am glad to see more communication from WMATA. In addition to and they are awesome Metro Transit PD, it was refreshing to see armed special police officers here today. While we all are responsible for our safety, this definitely is better than years past. Also I liked that trains seem more frequent. As far as station structural integrity, it looks good for its age. All of the interior escalators and elevators worked. Yes that's actually an improvement as well. The station manager and employees were interacting with the public. This is also a sign of things, being in a positive direction. You can go from points in DC, to either Glenmont or Shady Grove, MD from here. Things are better than they used to be. read more

Dupont Circle has a very deep Metro station convenient to the area. It's one if the more unique stations. The best thing about it is the location though. It stops in a nice area. There's lots of places to eat or shop. It serves the Red Line. It's to the west of the park. The station is one of the deepest in the system. It has a crazy long escalator. The actual inside of the station isn't as interesting. It only serves one Line, so it's not as busy as some stations can get. The neighborhood is a nice area, and there's usually some kind of event going on. It may actually be busier here on the weekends, with all the visitors coming. The next stop is the zoo, so that brings more tourists. It has some cool architecture. On that long escalator ride you can have a good look. The outside wall has a quote by Walt Whitman. read more

Dupont Circle Metro Station - Entrance - Metro Stations Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The entrance looks epic when you come down from the outside at the night time. In general it is a regular DC Metro station. read more

Dupont Circle Metro Station - Metro Stations Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Coming from the Bay Area and taking Bart for most of my life the Metro is a huge upgrade. I was so amazed by the metro at not only how clean it was but the people and environment on the trains. These were so nicely maintained and people didn't just trash the trains. The stations themselves were also clean along with the trains. I saw no one jumping the rails or anything. Very nice. I was super impressed and amazed. One thing Bart does have which I wished the metro had was yellow squares or something to show where the doors will open. Great touch from Bart that I didn't think would be so helpful. read more

Dupont Circle Metro Station - Metro Stations Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Another of Washington's very deep underground stations, Dupont Circle is on the Metro's Red Line between Woodley Park and Farragut North stations. Unlike many others, this is a "side platform" station, where the doors open to the side rather than to a shared "island" platform in the center. While I was there, they were repairing the escalators. Some crazy people actually managed to climb them while they were temporarily down. Maybe the same as four flights of stairs? From the street level you go down one escalator to the ticketing mezzanine, same as others. Automated ticket vending machines are available as well as a staffed booth. Then another escalator down to either the westbound (towards Shady Grove) or the eastbound (towards Glenmont and downtown DC) platforms. Enjoy the Walt Whitman poem as you get to street level. read more

Dupont Circle Metro Station - Metro Stations Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This station was located right behind the hotel we were staying at (Embassy Row Hotel.) The first thing that caught me by surprise was the escalator ride down in the north tunnel. Holy crap, I got a little dizzy riding down 188 feet below ground. Mixing in the massive concrete cylindrical facade, slope, and the floor below made parts of the ride seem like a flat moving sidewalk. I did get used to it the more we rode down. Metro cards were a bit confusing to purchase, but eventually we got it. There is a set fee of $2 or $3 for the card itself. You then can add the amount of dollars and even cents to the re-loadable card (I believe the minimum is $2 though, unless I was doing it wrong.) A convenient price sheet posted peak & off peak rates. Pay with cash, credit, or debit cards. Card readers are located on the top of the entry & exit lanes, and on the sides for the handicapped/stroller lane. The area is clean and felt safe at all hours of the day. I believe they run until 3am. FACT: The north entry/exit escalators are DC's 6th longest. read more

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I love the depth of the DuPont Circle metro. I find the descent and ascent very zen--assuming the escalators are working. The location is great, if you are going to DuPont, Georgetown, Foggy Bottom, or Logan's Circle. It may not be the best way to get some of those places, but at least you have options. The food nearby is good and you can play chess in the circle. And come on, you've got Kramerbooks right there. And a CVS. What more could you want? A Walt Whitman quote you say? You've got it. Five stars for being a damn good metro. read more

Loved the metro train system in Washington DC. This particular one is extremely large and clean. The escalator takes you way down under ground and you can pretty much get to anywhere in DC from here. The workers were very helpful when we were asking for directions and how to purchase a metro card. The area surrounding the station is full of cute shops and restaurants. read more

Dupont Circle Metro Station - Inside metro - Metro Stations Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This station stop is part of the Red Line. You can even see some memorial engravings carved around the entrance outside. Those who have to go to the Zoo or Union Station can catch the trains from this stop. On the 1st floor are the fare card and swipe machines. Once you go through the swipe machine, you have to utilize the escalator that will bring you down to the boarding platform. On the platform, you will see two tracks. You will also see an installed sign listing the upcoming stations from this stop in opposite directions. This was a way to show riders where to stand for their next train East or Westbound. An LED sign displayed when the next trains would arrive for boarding. I had to get off at this stop in favor of meeting up with my friend in this area. I then had to come back in favor of Union Station. What I noticed about this particular station was the very long and steep escalator. I had to stay on the right for the long ride up and down since I wasn't in a hurry. Those who are in a rush, however, can walk or even speed walk CAREFULLY on the left. The station itself appeared to be clean. However, every announcement that was made sounded garbled, confusing riders. It would be helpful if they displayed such announcements on the LED screen. The screen displays some of that, but not all. But still, this station serves it's purpose. read more

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Maybe it's me, Are all these Metro subway stations fashioned after a fallout shelter? Listen, I am the king of all the finest NYC transportation systems. Here's what tripped me out using your Metro system. - You better be good at math! If I want a round trip anywhere on the system, I need to buy a ticket and double the price. Yeah, try adding after a few drinks - Why can't I use my train ticket on the bus system? I left a restaurant and saw the bus stop right outside. I gotta pay a fair to ride the bus? NYC for the win! - Your trains look like an old Disneyworld monorail car from the 70s. - I can ride the NYC subway ANYWHERE for $2 and change. Better count those coins if you want to change your destination on the Metro I liked the Dupont Circle Metro Station. It was clean and I liked the turnstiles. (NYC still rules regarding transportation) read more

Dupont metro stop is one of the busier metro stations especially during rush hour but still not as busy as Metro center, that place is crazy. Anyways, Dupont has super long escalators that can make you dizzy if you aren't used to them. Always stand on the right side if you are not walking down or up the escalator. Otherwise you are likely to have some angry commuter yell or even walk into you if you are standing on the left. The base of the escalators always has a strong breeze blowing down from up above, this can be pleasant in the summer time, but it is oh so painful in the winter. There are two exits, the Dupont circle exit that lets you out in Dupont circle by the Krispy Kreme and the Ave Q exit that lets you out away from DP circle. If you are trying to catch the Georgetown University Guts bus or the D2 bus I would recommend taking the Ave Q exits. The D2 bus picks up right outside the escalators and the Guts bus just around the corner, one block to the left leaving the metro station. Make sure you pick the right exit or you will have to go through several cross walks to get where you really want to go. I like this station, because its safe, busy, and a convenient jumping off point for the rest of the metro stops. read more

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This is a busy metro station that services the Dupont circle area. It has limited access (2 entrances) considering the area if services. The escalators here are super long so be prepared for a good workout if you like to walk up/down the escalators! Also, there are 2 side platforms instead of one common platform, which makes crossing over a pain and also allows for less space during rush hour or if a train has to be offloaded (a common occurrence on the Red Line) read more

What's there to say? It's a metro station. One escalator on the north side seems to always be out. They switch it up though. One day it's the one on the left, another day it's on the right. They're building a canopy on the north side, but I can't find an estimated completion date. The pass machines have all worked when I've used them and the station appears clean overall. read more

I confess it's been a couple of months since I was last @ DuPont Circle, but Yelp is relentlessly "urging" me to review this Metro Station (remember, when you "check-in, you often get such friendly auto-reminders), so here goes: Want to catch the Metro when you're at or near DuPont Circle? - well then, THIS is your station! A stone's through from the heralded DuPont Circle Rat Sanctuary (Now, THERE'S a review for ya'), pedestrians have convenient bi-directional access to the RED line - and are just two stops away from a Blue/Orange/Silver transfer point (Metro Center) and but three stops from a Yellow/Green transfer point (Gallery Place). So - yes. In YELP Parlance, if you're seeking rail transit service from this point on the Red line to any other point on the red line, or to any point along any of the other colors, well then "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" is right! On a personal note, I really do like the "future as seen through the early mid-20th century's" feel of this station. For those architecturally inclined, note that there are a total of 11 different styles of station architecture. DuPont Station has one of the most common styles throughout the WMATA. The "Brutalist" style, as it is known, was pervasive from the 50's to the '70s and prominent architect Harry Weese was who is responsible for DuPont Station and a bunch of other DC metro stop designs. I learned that this particular Brutalist design is sometimes referred to as the "Waffle", that most of the downtown stops are in the "Waffle" design" but that DuPont Station was uniquely built with precast panels whereas all the others were constructed using the "pour-in-place" method (for cost-savings, I suspect). So - anyway - this is a station for folks wanting to get around via Metro, for folks interested in mid-20th century brutalist archictecture, or both! read more

Dupont Circle Metro Station - Taking the red - to the blue. - Metro Stations Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I think it is bit O.D. to be writing reviews for Metro Stations. But not as O.D. as bridges and highways. That's cherrypicking. And you know that's bad because it almost sounds like Gerrymandering. Maybe I'll sing a different tune later, vamos a ver. Anyway, D.C. I decided to review my first Metro station here because I feel like the 5 minutes I was there were tan interesante for a Friday afternoon. I went down the station to money to my SmarTrip card. That's impressive and I pat myself on the back because the escalator is long boots! But not the longest in the system. Forest Glen is much longer and Rosslyn is even longer. So to continue my journaling exercise, I put a quarter in the machine but it didn't take. I reached down to put it back and there it was chilling $1.01 that someone had left behind, for me. That might be small change to you but I accept my blessing in 2018. And honestly it could've been something a lot worse waiting on touch when I reached into the change slot. After that was over it was time to exit, but oops, not trying to photobomb this photoshoot. People were on it this Friday afternoon. I always get confused while exiting but her it is: South Exit: Krispy Kreme and closest to Dupont Circle. North Exit will put you out on Q Street a little further away. p.d. I exited and the Fruit of Islam were out selling The Final Call and bean pies. Never saw that in Dupont Circle, I guess I don't spend enough time here. read more

Alright, Metro. The escalator (from the Latin, "scala," for "flight of steps") was first patented in 1892. The first working model was installed in Coney Island in 1896. There's been a working one in Bloomingdale's in Manhattan since 1898. And the revolutionary invention won first prize at the 1900 Paris Expo. So why, why for the love of God, can't you get more than one of the three escalators to operate at the north side of the Dupont Circle metro station? After more than a century, I think it's fair to say that the technology has been refined, perfected even. See, it works like this: the stairs move, in either an upwards or downwards direction. They don't stop, they just sort of go round and round. That's pretty much it. And yet, without fail, when I show up in 90 degree heat to head down into the depths of the metro, there's a 90 percent chance that I will be joining a throng of people lumbering down the stairs. It's not that I mind the exercise -- I always walk up and down the escalators -- but when the damn things don't work, the pace at which one can ascend or descend is limited by the slowest person. And when you're rushing to work, that can be a big annoyance. "Why not use the elevator?" you might ask. Well, for starters, it's slower than the non-functioning escalator. Also it's suffocating in there. And it sometimes smells like pee. I'll pass. So look, Metro. Please get your act together with the escalators already. I'm sure it's all very complicated and there are all sorts of doo-dads and gizmos that need constant (round the clock?) maintenance. But seriously, it's not cool. read more

I use this metro station every day, so it holds a special place in my heart. But... I don't know why... but there is this AWFUL smell that shows up every few days. Like rotting nickel or copper? Its hard to explain. But sometimes I cannot wait to get out of this metro station. This is the reason they get two stars from me. Other than that, I've experience better luck with escalators on the south side rather than the north. And lately, they've been using their brain and having two up escalators on the south side so there isn't a massive pile up! But my favorite part about this metro is the experience of walking up the giant escalator in the morning as music is blaring from the top. There is almost always a street performer, charity event, or give-a-ways at the top. (A few months ago I got a few free boxes of cat food!). It's definitely the most happenin' metro station. Okay okay, I'll give them three stars instead of two. They have to do something about that smell though! read more

2/5/11: at the South entrance, the newly installed "down" escalator is NOT working. Boo! That means descending almost four stories on foot. Without the assistance of the perpetual motion gears and stairs. Ladies with shoulder bags and high heels: BEWARE the caffiene crazed inconsiderate jerks who try to fly past to make the train. They may knock you off your feet in the process. I highly recommend choosing another station until this problem is fixed. To add insult to possible injury, the platform reeks of urine. I find this highly unusual in this "high-rent" district. Don't they have enough marble baths for everyone in DupCir? I guess not from the smell of this station. A good cleaning would be great! Even worse is I had to wait TWENTY MINUTES for the train on this stinky peepee smell platform. I'll avoid as much as I can until this station improves. P.U.! Eek! Methinks not. read more

So I guess I'm on the losing end of this argument, but I really like this Metro station. I should start off by saying the main attraction of it is how far underground you have to go to get to the platforms. That reassures me in a way, as I know how unstable the DC ground is so it's nice to be below all that bogginess, but this same reasoning makes me think they just kept digging until the ground seemed stable whether or not it really was. I've written in other reviews about how I prefer the real Castro to DC's version of it, but the actual Dupont Circle (as in the circle itself rather than the neighborhood named after it) is nice in a way, and it's cool that there's public transportation so close to it. Now, it could be slightly less confusing to find this station, but after a few times walking around the majority of the circle--it takes a long time because of all the streets--I figured it out all right. The station itself seems pretty clean. At least relatively so for how high-trafficked it is. The escalators are really fun. read more

Let's be honest folks, it's a fucking subway, not the Ritz Carlton. It's easy to find, the trains (outbound at least) are plentiful, and it's somewhat clean. I've yet to run into any issues, but please but be wary of the escalators; they sometimes just stop working, as do the card machines. I've yet to experience an issue with either, so caveat emptor. Compared to the Boston T subway, the wmata runs better. Compared to the San Francisco BART or the London tube, not in the same league. Overall, this stop is not so bad for a major subway hub; clean, fairly timely, and nothing catastrophic. No panhandlers, no musicians, and friendly paper dudes out at the entrances; even an Au Bon Pain at surface level to boot. Oh wait, you're not allowed food/beverage on the subway. Lame. Overall, it's better than a kick in the nuts, and at least it doesn't smell like 5 day old piss. PS- the escalator is a fucking mile long- bring supplies and oxygen, K2 style. read more

I guess I don't get around on the Metro that much. I thought the escalator at the Rosslyn metro was massive ... the one at Dupont Circle is another monster! (Incidentally, Wikipedia reports that the longest set of single-span uninterrupted escalators in the Western Hemisphere is at the Wheaton Metro Stop) There is a Krispy Kreme next to the entrance. The Hot Doughnut light was on. That's enough for me to give this Metro stop the 4-star seal of approval. read more

Decent metro station which is also one of the busiest stations in DC.The coolest thing about this metro station is that it boosts this ultra long escalator which is slow but fun to ride. It's so unsual to have a station located in so much depth. The station is not super clean but does not stink too. The staff at the station is helpful and friendly. read more

This stop drops you smack dab in the middle of Dupont Circle! How can you be bitter about that? I'm certainly not. However, the circulator bus for Georgetown and Rosslyn was nearly impossible to find, as there are no signs inside the station to point you to the correct exit. It figures I wasn't paying close enough attention to take notes (anyone surprised???), but I'll point you in the right direction... Step off train, turn left if heading towards Glenmont or right if headed towards Shady Grove, and walk towards the exit. Take escalator. At top of escalator turn left and walk to the corner of 19th and N. You've arrived at the Circulator for Georgetown and Rosslyn on the right side of the street. Hey, be happy you didn't waste 15 minutes walking aimlessly around Dupont Cirle with everybody and their mother, including cops pointing you in the wrong direction! read more

I take metro less than I used to. Dupont circle has a lot going on. There area cute little shops and restaurants in the area. The metro stop is a convenient way to get around the area. read more

While this metro is more aesthetically pleasing than most, I still am not a fan. In fact, I walked to Shaw metro to use that one instead of DuPont even though it was closer on more than a few occasions. Like most red line stations, the escalator is quite long, and make sure you know which way you want to go in DuPont because if you get off at the wrong exit, you will do quite a bit of extra walking. Red line trains are notorious for coming only every 20 minutes on the weekends so be prepared for that. I've noticed those who frequently ride the red line have a particular face of just pure disgust, and believe me, I concur with that. Fortunately, I live right on the Yellow, which runs relatively well in comparison, so my interactions with the Red Line are as infrequent as I can make them. read more

Quite possibly the worst station in the Metrorail system. I feel like it's the bastard child of shinier, more maintained stations like Foggy Bottom and Farragut. The escalators take months upon months for simple repairs, and in my 18 months of working in Dupont Circle, I've only seen all three escalators functioning in unison a handful of times. More often, they are either a) broken (stairs) or b) shuddering to a stop and pitching its users forward at an alarming angle. I guess +1 for the Q Street entrance architecture, but really, isn't it a bit depressing? read more

I can't believe there are actually reviews of metro stations... For the first time in about 3 months all 3 escalators are working on the Dupont exit...any regulars will know it's quite shocking. The main attraction of this metro station, and this exit in particular, is that you can often catch a couple nostril-fuls of the fresh Krispy Kreme donuts from the shop at the top of the steps. That's always a bonus. read more

On the platform: More on time than other metros, pretty clean, safe-feeling due to the fact that there's lots of people around all the time. On the escalator: South side is shorter. North side is pretty darn steep but has beautiful Walt Whitman quote. The down side on the north side is going down in the rain because half of the escalator is exposed to the sky and you'll get wet without an umbrella. Above ground: South side has whimsical bike rack in the shape of the words "bike rack". Lots of bus routes on both exit sides and stands to buy fruit, sunglasses in the summer, hats in the winter, and umbrellas in the rain. Sometimes there's music and sometimes there are artists around. I tend to see more survey/poll-taking money-asking people on the south exit side. read more

What a wonderful way to get around. I love the Metro and hope everyone that uses it appreciates what an excellent system they have. Was so great to let the car set and easily navigate DC. Made the whole experience of visiting the capital way above average. Wish the system was every where in the US read more

Convenient location get it one star, everything else sucks. Escalators are slow, and the farecard machines and entrance stalls malfunction a lot. ALSO, the entrance stall "ate" my farecard and went out of order. The farecard had $5.95 on it, minus $2.70 for the fare; leaving a balance of $3 and some change. Got the station manager to try to help retrieve my farecard, which still had money loaded on it. She could have cared less. Not helpful whatsoever, I think she wanted to go back into the security hut and finish her nap that I had interrupted. God forbid people actually having to WORK at WORK. Rude huh? read more

Steepest escalators around. Be prepared before you look up/down! It's also quite a workout to run up and down those escalators! I swear mutant mole people lie in wait. read more

Dupont is my final transportation destination on my way to work from Baltimore each morning and home each afternoon. The farecard machines and the stalls often malfunction and the escalators are long and slow. Despite recent upgrades completed in October of 2012 the escalators do still break down on occasion. I enjoy my morning exercise walking up the escalators though, whenever tourists can remember to stand on the right and allow me to walk up the left. read more

This is an okay metro station. The escalators are slower and longer than the other station's. I didn't mind though since I was paying more attention to the Walt Whitman quote engraved on the wall. I'm surprised on the depth of the metro station compared to the street level. The station could use some maintenance; walls were visibly cracked around the entrance. It's also not the cleanest station out there, but it is definitely convenient for all those Dupont restaurants and hotels. I'd take the bustling metro over getting stuck in traffic with a taxi! read more

This was our home station for our trip to Washington DC. Clean and efficient. The exit escalators are long and steep. Plan on a little extra time getting into and out of this station. When we left on a Saturday it was long wait for a train on The Red line. Can be very busy. read more

Aesthetically one of the nicer Metro stations, and one of the most useful. Check out the quotes carved on the northern exit. This stop has two exits that get you access to a shuttle bus to Georgetown University, a boatload of Metro buses, and one of the busiest neighborhoods in DC. read more

This station is cleaner than some I have been too. I am here early on a Sunday and the wait between trains is standard for the weekend, but so slow. I love that there is a Farmer's Market directly above the station. I saw fresh fruit, plants for sale and a myriad of other booths! I'm excited to go check it out one Sunday. I will say that the escalator entering this station is extremely steep. I'm not afraid of heights usually but it definitely made me alert! read more

Dupont Circle Metro Station - Very steep escalator ride down - Metro Stations Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I just want to add that the station managers or whatever they're called seem to hate their jobs, but more sadly, loathe people. Asking for any assistance or just making eye contact with them will garner you ignorance or the one index finger up in the air and looking away stating ("stop, wait, my text message is more important than you"). Seriously, what exactly is in the job description for these guys here at this particular station? Anyway, I've only encountered cordial and accommodating station managers at other locations. But this one, on two separate occasions could definitely go down as a crappy experience. read more