VRE is a nice service. The stairs and steps at this station are? Needing repairs and updates…read moreperhaps. This is a good location to visit lots of DC. Always have liked this part of the city. It is a nice tribute to the architect from France. There's also metro here. That does make it multipurpose. I do wish they had a cooperation agreement, but that is still under discussion. Who knows if that'll ever happen. If you want to do DC, here or Union Station are your two options with VRE. Give it a try.

Thank you for public transportation! Listen, anyone who works but doesn't live in DC…read moreunderstandssssss how frustrating traffic can be when commuting. The VRE is normally on time but don't worry if they're late, by 10min you get a free VRE one way pass. On the other hand if they're on time but you're late---well, please believe they will leave you. Meaning they'll let the door shut as you're running to it. ( Happened to me twice ) Honestly, it's such a great way to commute.

It's a nice metro station, not congested and pretty tidy as far as public transportation goes…read more Good central location that will take where you need to go.

This station is located on the outskirts of town, just across the D.C. line in PG county. The area…read moresurrounding the station is heavily residential, there isn't even a corner store nearby. Buses that serve this station are the 96, 97, A12 (sundays only), F14, U8, and THE BUS 24, 25.

Used this station as it was close to where we stayed. Never rode the metro before. While we were…read moregetting tickets from the machine one of the workers there came over and asked if we needed any help. We didn't but thought that was nice that he didn't just wait around until someone asked for help. Station is not one of the busier ones but was easy to navigate and very clean.

This is an elevated Metro station that services the yellow and blue lines. It's in a pretty nice…read morearea in Alexandria and within walking distance from several restaurant options. The last time I was in town for the Marine Corps Marathon, I came through here to have dinner with my local friends at the nearby Lena's Wood Fired Pizza restaurant which was a short walk from this station.

Since I was hanging around the H Street Corridor, I thought it'd be a good opportunity to ride the…read moreDC Streetcar. If you are somewhat knowledgeable in riding buses & trolleys, you will get acclimated pretty quickly. The H/Benning Line has eight stops traveling east & west. The H Street platforms are located on both sides of the street & the Benning Road platform on the center median. I started at the 1st stop - H/Union Station, once the streetcar arrived, I pressed the round 'open' button & hopped on. There are about 30 seats or so, a few standing areas & stop request cords readily accessible. The 411: *Streetcars are scheduled within a 10-15 minute range with the expectation to be at each stop no more than 15 minutes apart. *There's a Streetcar Tracker where you can view information in real-time, which is available via the website & smart phone apps. *For the cyclists you can bring your bikes aboard during non-peak hours & if space is available. There are no racks & you are responsible for holding your bike upright while riding. *As of now, its free to ride the DCS. Eventually (no timetable) that will change & & ticket stations will be present at each stop. *Future lines are in the works - Anacostia, North-South Corridor & Union Station to G-Town to name a few. *All Streetcars & stops are equipped to accommodate individuals with disabilities. *Streetcars operates Monday-Thursday 6A-12A, Friday 6A-2A, Saturday 8A-2A & Sunday/Holidays 8A-10P. Due to the nice weather, I elected to walk out of Union Station to N. Capitol & back up to H Street. Yet for a shorter distance, you can exit Union Station on the top level where the bus terminal is located to catch the 1st stop. A fun & for now free way to move around the H Street area if you become tired or lazy. =)

The DC Streetcar runs all along H Street, from Oakland Ave NE/ Bening Road NE to Union Station. The…read morestreetcar will come by your stop every 15 minutes and runs through 12 am Monday- Thursday. On Friday & Saturday, it runs until 2 am and Sunday and holidays, it runs until 10 pm. Very convenient and happy that the DC Streetcar is still currently free. My husband and I road this streetcar numerous of times this past week since one of the stops is right across the street from our vacation rental. It was helpful taking the streetcar to Union Station, especially with the air conditioning blasting when entering. Being that it is hot and humid visiting DC in July, that a/c was incredibly appreciative and also great to have a little from the sun too. There are so many great restaurants and businesses all along H street, I am glad the city has this provided for residents and visitors a like to take advantage of this free service. Check out this web link to see what great places you can check out the next time you are on this part of town (https://www.dcstreetcar.com/riding/guide-to-h-benning/).

This metro station is very crowded and popular. It is underground and an average metro station…read more There are no bathrooms at this station and the escalators are tall and narrow. This station services blue, orange, and silver line trains. It is about a 15 minute walk from Georgetown.

This is not one of my usual Metro stops so I'm not a big fan. It is serviced by the Blue, Orange…read moreand Silver lines, ones that I don't usually use. That doesn't detract from this, just a fact. I will say that this is one of the nicest entrances to a Metro stop I have seen. Being in the midst of George Washington University lends to that. Big bust of the first president just step from the escalators allows for the steady stream of people to file by. The station itself isn't anything extraordinary. It has the same aesthetic as every other underground Metro station in DC. The trains were running on time the day I chose this station. Coming at a consistent pace and it didn't matter which line I took as I was making my way to a connection. Even though it looked like every other station, this one felt longer than most. And the way I was heading on the tracks it felt like a longer than usual walk to get the part of the platform where I wanted to be. You have to remember not all trains have eight cars.

Station is nice. Parking lot is terrible. Full of potholes and NONE of the spaces are marked. All…read moreof the parking paint and signs have faded and are unreadable.

If I could leave zero stars, I would. I appreciate the practical uses for metro, especially when it…read moreis raining. Metro had lots of maintenance issues on a weekend I was traveling. I always research trips and I thought I was informed about my travels. The wmata web site was wrong. On Saturday, Twinbrook was the stop I used when the red line was impacted by single tracking and repairs. On Sunday, I started my trip at Twinbrook since that stop was the solution the day before. The glitches switched locations. I learned that Twinbrook wasn't in service (after swiping my card). A nice customer told me about the changes. I left the platform and asked the station employee for help. He was probably having to repeat himself dozens of times during his shift. But I am one customer, hearing the information for the first time. He was frowning, unpleasant and gave confusing instructions. He was also pointing to the wrong exit. When I asked him to clarify where I needed to go, he was rushing me out of the area, telling me to get on a shuttle that would take me downtown. Where? I am fluent in sarcasm but I would not be disrespectful to a customer. Metro employees should be awesome whether I am paying full fare or $2.00. A nice bus driver told me to walk to the other side of the block. She was kind. I walked back into the station. Another Twinbrook metro employee walked me to the area when I explained that his colleague was needing a time out. I had already traveled two hours by car and was wheeling luggage around. Even when I am tired, I am nice. I took the shuttle to Medical Center from Twinbrook. Two opposite experiences in the same day. The employee at Twinbrook needs retraining. The employee at Medical Center needs a raise and a promotion. Kindness matters.

Thank goodness this station was renovated. If not mistaken it was two years ago. VRE isn't as fast…read moreas metro, but I feel safer on it. The safety record of the train, and not dealing with fare jumping/fights seen frequently at metro stations is better. Does it cost more? Yes yet I don't think it's exorbitant when inflation is factored in. There's plenty of parking here. You can take the train north or southbound depending on rush hour. I like this one's visibility, and also the platform is attractive and well built. The stair climb is admittedly a exercise routine. Get those steps in! If you're in the area, and want to go to DC at Union Station, this is the most sane way of getting there.

The VRE is great! Very comfortable, cushioned seats, quiet, clean, bathrooms on the train, most of…read morethe Time always space to sit. The staff is great and helpful. For a monthly ticket (unlimited) it is about $200 and parking is FREE at rolling rd and most stops. The only reason this got 4 stars is because the train times are a bit inflexible (it only runs from 5am-8:18am in the morning, and 4-7pm in the night), so you are tied to the trains schedule when going to and leaving work. There are also limited stops (listed below). I would recommend to anyone who goes from the Manassas/ burke / ffx area to Alexandria, Crystal city, L'Enfant plaza, or union station.

If you love history and trains, the Laurel Marc Station is a must-visit. It's at the end of…read moreLaurel's historic Main Street. You'll notice a small brick building near train tracks. The station was built in 1884 and a visit inside the waiting room transports you back over a hundred years. The train station still operates and takes people into Washington, D.C. and other cities.

As far as MARC stations go, this one has pros and cons…read more Pros: there is an actual building with benches and restrooms (the historic Laurel Depot) where you can buy tickets from a kiosk. Cons: the main parking lot is usually full by 7:30am, but there is an overflow lot a very short walk away. Hint: buy your ticket from the kiosk. The conductors often charge a $3 surcharge if you buy onboard.