When Uber and Lyft charge an arm and a leg.. why not take metro??!…read more Its clean, safe, cheaper and the cabin trains are newer and modern... So I took the train home cuz I wasn't gonna pay $99. For a ride home. Though my ride home was long, I got to unwind and transfer at metro center. I had no problem. Just dont get to comfy or you might miss your stop. Its a short walk from the airport.

Nice to have the Metro silver line connected to the airport instead of having to take that 5A Metro…read moreBus. I travel light, so it was quite convenient. However, it was a lengthy walk from the airport, so it could be quite the workout for those with a lot of luggage. This station was easy to find. Just follow the signs directing you to the Metro station. At about 7 pm on a Friday night, it was $6.75 for the train ride into DC. It took about an hour for me to get into Alexandria.

There can be some characters here. I could be one of them, to be fair to the folks here. Actually a…read morerather pleasant station. Have caught VRE several times here. I do like that there are Amtrak and more freight trains to see. Being an enthusiast, if you are into trains, this is good for us. The station area inside is a little cramped. My hope is they get rid of the old wooden benches. These make what's left of my back scream. There is a lot of good restaurants, along with entertainment venues within walking distance. Am a fan of VRE, so glad their trains are here. Some aren't a fan of the stations age, but I like it for sentimental reasons.

The train station was situated in a cute part of downtown. We were there in winter so there was an…read moreice skating rink set up across the street. They were also offering carriage rides from the depot. There was a small waiting room with two restrooms, a men's and a women's. There are plenty of restaurants and shops in walking distance. I would not recommend the Mexican restaurant across the street. That a complete different story.

Coach was pleasant, clean aisles, and spacious seating. This is our 4th time riding and we will…read morecertainly book many more!!

From 7/3/2015 There really isn't much to review here because it's basically just a station. I'm not…read moreeven sure you can go in. It's great to transport college kids from Northern VA to college (in our case ODU) and it's on the best USMC base in the world. Tip: Always bring your ID, the last time I went (and the only time I've taken the train to this location) there was a Marine MP and dog checking ID for passengers disembarking.

The meter maids in Harpers Ferry are relentless and patrol pretty constantly. That said, we were a…read morequick in and out this afternoon, spending no more than 20 minutes in town to hit one specific shop and then get back to the Sprinter van. We managed to avoid a parking ticket. Parking here is $20 and it's valid for three days. That's not at all reasonable but it's a small town and busy with tourists who are willing to pay. We *just* missed a train coming through today. I don't know where they post the schedule. [Review 1034 of 2025 - 189 in West Virginia - 24588 overall]

A decent place during the day to see the trains as they pass by…read more The Harpers Ferry train station is a nice old building that adds to the character of the town. It is at the lower elevation and to the north of the town. When we visited, it was unattended and there were no staff inside. The restrooms were open and in decent shape, located on the west side of the building. It is a long building with 3-4 large rooms made of light wood with historical pictures on the walls. Parking is available in the lot that surrounds the station, though it depends on what is open at the time and how busy the area is. Many other visitors noted in their reviews that the building is not open at night and operates on a very limited schedule. A little research shows that Amtrak and MARC trains both serve this station. Throughout the day my party and I observed trains passing through without stopping, giving visitors a sense of how active the rail line still is. Overall, it is worth seeing for its historic look, but travelers should plan ahead since services are limited and the station may not be staffed. Up the hill to the south is the town and down the hill to the east visitors can view the Armory grounds, River overlook, and John Brown's fort.

Great station…read more Parking is located on the street or in a local parking garage that is easy to get to the station. I think the parking garage is free on the weekends. The station waiting area can be cold. Some people wait above, others below behind walls to protect themselves from the elements. The line used is the silver line to get into other various stations. The location of this station is good for the Dulles Airport. There is also a lot around this station, like restaurants, bars, businesses etc. There is some shopping nearby including a CVS. The station was very clean. The employees I came in contact with were so helpful to others. I ended up buying an all days pass for $13.50, and was charged a small fee for the card. I think I spent just under $16.

Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station is clearly a new station. It has that new look and feel to it with…read moreviews of the area. It's an open-air station so plan accordingly if you ride it during rainfall. One advantage to this station is the 12-minute bus to Dulles Airport for $5!

If you need to get to DC without having to deal with metro delays use Marc train. They operate M-F…read more. Parking is free... its about 7 stops in between to Union Station. There are rarely delays. If there are, you'll be notified via text etc or check online. Its still $6 I prefer this station because of the parking and its more safer and its off a 118. A major road. The. Gaithersburg and Wash Grove doesn't give me the piece of mind I need. The trains are quiet and clean.

This review is for the summer first Saturday Flea Market…read more April through September there's a large for Flea Market in the parking lot Of the Germantown marc station. Created by the Germantown historical society, using Boy Scouts for traffic control. But this year so far..

Great commuting alternative to the Shady Grove metro station. On the southbound side there is a…read morecovered shed with a metal bench. Most people stand and wait for the train. Nine MARC trains stop here on weekdays, ten on Friday evenings going northbound. There is a brick shelter, built in the 1800s on the northbound side which has a coffee shop and seating inside. Perfect for those cold mornings. There's also an Amtrak ticket kiosk if you need to purchase a one way or round trip ticket. Be careful because you have to cross the tracks to catch Southbound trains to DC. There is the Olde Towne parking garage across Summit Avenue which is easily accessible by a pedestrian bridge. The garage fills up pretty rapidly, if you want covered parking, it's best to arrive before 7:30 am, be careful not to park in spaces reserved for the apartment residents or city employees, you may get towed.

Very great place to rail fan and lots of nice people and don't gpcare if you record and museum…read morepeople are nice and wanna keep you safe and some idiots beating the train but after all is good I mean the bets train station and here my YouTube link and very good people hereby

For a lot of people, this little train station to our small town is the first thing they'll see…read morewhen they stop by. My children love seeing the Amtrak trains roll by so we stop by to see them whenever we can and whenever the trains are actually on time (but that's a different story). I'll add I've never got on/off Amtrak from this location, but my brother frequents this station when he goes up to New York for work and he loves the convenience of the station. The folks at the station are really kind too. They've given my kids little train whistles in the past and it's always lovely to hear their interactions with travelers. I'll add that it's great that they built that overpass walkway where you can now park your cars on the other side for that much more convenience to accessing the train station. It was much needed!

In full disclosure, I didn't go on the train here, but I did check out the platform and surrounding…read moredowntown area of Culpeper, VA. I found it to be a quaint and charming little area with lots of history, nice restaurants, and a cool Veteran's Cemetery just beyond the Amtrak location.

This station has ample parking in the garage and is very clean and modern for a metro station. I…read morewas very impressed with the clean bathrooms at this station too! This is the first time I've ever seen a metro station with restrooms. It was not very crowded and the train only comes every 15 minutes which was a drawback. The escalator was also squeaky. Overall a solid and reliable metro station!

The silver line is moving! That's a good thing, as a route to IAD is important. This is a new…read morestation. For now it is quite clean. Kudos on the easy to read arrival time maps. That is a good aspect, as everyone is in a hurry. Also nice to have the newer trains. The old ones with shag orange carpet are gone. Reliability has improved. Station managers now help out. Is it perfect? No but it's getting better. That alone is a positive development.