Amtrak/VRE/Metro - King Street Station, Old Town Alexandria VA…read more At the start of a weekend trip from Alexandria to Newport News, I was booked on one of Amtrak's Northeast Regional trains. I've lived in Alexandria for about 15 years and appreciate the reach of trains stopping in Old Town. The transit footprint includes the Blue and Yellow Metro rail lines, the VRE commuter rail, and both CSX freight and Amtrak passenger trains - making the station exceptionally versatile. The Amtrak station opens at 6 a.m. - and there's an excellent 24-hour diner a block away, near the Hilton serving Old Town King Street. One of the not-so-great features of the Amtrak side of the station is that passengers heading into D.C. may have to cross over the tracks or face a lot of steps up and down to get from one set of tracks to the other. Complicating the process is the practice of withholding information about which track incoming trains might be using, so we won't know what side of the tracks we will be boarding from. That's all going to change: the site is undergoing major construction changes that will eliminate having to cross the rails on foot. While the construction will likely take most of the year to finish, the result should be amazing. We saw a similar investment in the site two years ago when the WMATA/DASH side of the station was overhauled, greatly improving safety for all who use the station. According to the station's website, the contractor must achieve substantial completion within 756 consecutive calendar days from the Notice-To-Proceed (NTP), issued December 2025 (so figure it'll be under construction until early 2028). This is a station of historic standing, within a stone's throw from the Washington Masonic Temple monument. Once the dust clears, passenger safety will see a significant improvement, as will train traffic.

This is an above ground metro station and super convenient to Old Town Alexandria as well as…read moreNational Harbor, Maryland. To save on Uber/Lyft fees, I took the metro from DCA to this station, then took a bus to National Harbor. The bus area is right outside the metro station and fairly easy to navigate. This station is also in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. I was able to walk around and see a little of it, but if you have more time, you can take the free trolley around Old Town- it also stops here. There really isn't much you can walk to unless you have a good amount of time before your bus arrives, so my suggestion is to stay put and not try to find coffee, food, or drinks. I wish there was a convenience store or coffee shop closer!

Dear reader,…read more Franconia Springfield Metro may not be the flashiest station in the system, but it is absolutely one of the better ones to use. It is spacious, easy to navigate, and generally feels far less chaotic than some of the other stations in the area, which is a blessing in itself. Whether you are commuting regularly or just heading into the city for the day, the whole setup makes getting around feel simple and efficient. One of its best qualities is how practical it is. There is plenty of parking, it is easy to access, and it connects well for people coming from different directions, which makes the whole experience feel very civilized by Metro standards. The station also usually feels clean and well maintained, and overall it is just a reliable place to start or end your trip. No great drama here, just a station that does exactly what it needs to do and does it well. In my book, that earns high marks.

One of the easiest ways to visit the Smithsonian Museums is…read morebe way of the Metro train. Drive to your closest station and park your car. From there, purchase your ticket at the kiosk by cash or card. If by cash you can get a maximum of $5 returned cash. A station agent is available near the turnstile should you need assistance. You will need your card both for entry and exit. Fares are different and less on the weekends and are regular price on the week days. Seats are in abundance on the weekends.

Clean, efficient, fast. It's everything you need in a mass transit system. More signs would be…read morehelpful.

This is a convenient station to catch the Metro. Right across the street is the Hoffman Town Center…read morewhere there are several restaurant options and a movie theater. From here you can catch the yellow line over to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport or into DC.

I didn't really use the metro much during my visit to DC. I…read morewas surprised on how clean and well maintained it was compared to the other subway lines I've witnessed! This station connects to the main hub. I vaguely remember taking a line from our hotel to The Arlington Cemetery.

A typical Metro station. Most of the Crystal City Underground is closed, so this station no longer…read morehas that advantage.

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.

Not a fan of this busy station. Simply cannot lie and say, "I can't wait to go to Huntington. The…read morearea is so so, with not a lot of what I'd seek when out and about. If you want a good laugh, the audio system here's probably from the 1980's. Even better if you can understand one word. Metro and this station, aren't going to win any awards. It used to be excellent. Now it's a dilapidated system. New York knows how to do metro, here with so many government agencies involved, not so much. If you're lucky you'll have a train show up in 15 minutes. I'm relieved I didn't take a job in town, that would have required this everyday. Huntington Station is just outdated, uncomfortable, and if half the machines work that is an accomplishment. Avoid this if possible.

This is one end of the yellow line. The station is easily accessible from either Huntington Ave on…read morethe north side or Kings Highway on the south side. Since the rail only heads in one direction from this station, it's really easy to figure out. On my last visit to the area, I found the station to be kept clean.

The Metro throughout Washington, DC is extremely easily to navigate. There is no need to rent a…read morevehicle when you are visiting. A vehicle actually is not only a liability but also a determinant due to parking fees and good luck trying to find a parking spot. Washington DC is laid out intentionally so that it is very walkable. And if you actually don't use the Metro you miss out on a tremendous amount this city has to offer. Our nation's capital, what more need I say. Everyone should make the trip here at least once in their lifetime. And taking the metro there's no easier, seamless or quicker way to navigate the city.

Easy as pie experience for three days while in town for business at the Pentagon. Metro runs every…read morecouple of minutes and wasn't too crowded, I was always about to find a seat, and is extremely fast (like 20 seconds from this stop to the Pentagon). Price is more than fair and easy to use your own personal credit card or the metro card. Great signage and easy-in and out! This particular location has an entrance into the Mall or to the street.

Plenty of parking for utilization at this end of the green line station! Trains are timely here and…read morestation is clean for metro.

So this metro stop compared to many others could use some help. Even when comparing it to the…read moreDowntown Largo stop it is lacking and both are in Prince Geortge's County. If you ride the metro you can see there is an obvious difference with certain metro stops when compared to other areas and especially to those on the VA side. Many of you know what I am saying. If you see the Allied security people in the parking lock I think they just like playing dress up because they really don't do much. Not body shaming but if something went down I do not see any of them running more than 20 feet so maybe that's the reason they stay in their car. I can say they are not doing much from what I see. If you see the Metro police which is a rarity, you will think that something must have happened for them to be out at this station. It would be nice if they were around to handle some of the things you will see at this metro. What do you see? Well, some of these include constant fare evaders, a man with his phallus out (in front of kids) at the entrance front of everyone urinating at the entrance (sorry no pictures), and a train schedule that's seems to be optional. This is not just a Branch problem but it is more prevalent at Branch. The trains seem to be having a hard issue with the retorn to office and the arrival/departure times are nowhere close to being correct. This is one of those things where it might be an only option for some and based on convenience it is the best option also. Still it would be nice if the give a damn was turned up a bit more to equal what I see in other stations.