Suggestions for Metro Station near Southwest Employment Area, Washington

The Transit Navigator • May 19, 2012During normal operations, the doors open on the LEFT at this station.

Marc Kevin H. • June 7, 2012The station entrance by the Castle is closed in the evenings, so you'll need to walk a couple of blocks to the other entrance.

Harjit • April 30, 2013One of several main stations for transfers to other lines.

The Transit Navigator • May 19, 2012During normal operations, the doors open on the LEFT at this station.

Jenn B. • September 22, 2011My fave metro station.

Kelly G. • January 26, 2017Staff try to be helpful in making sure you catch the right train, but they come off as a bit overbearing

Derek J. • September 24, 2014When special events block off Pennsylvania Ave downtown, definitely avoid this metro station as it will be packed!

Jess Z. • December 28, 2011Street elevators go straight to the platform, which us great, but make sure you take the correct one for the direction you're headed.

Allen V. • September 23, 2018Multilevel subway station. It’s actually pretty impressive if you take a second to appreciate the engineering marvel that you are standing inside of.

Cesar P. • August 1, 2021One of the busier metro stations. Pay attention to the signs for your train. We try to avoid this station during rush hour.

Brad E. • August 29, 2010Walking distance to National's Park, of course!

Maggie M. • March 22, 2018Metro station has easy access to the train station.

Tatia J. • September 11, 2013Station is literally right across the street from the Hilton Garden Inn (convenient if this hotel is your destination)

Dave L. • November 29, 2017The platform is good

Kurt G. • February 13, 2011Elegant decor, comfortable rooms & quite large bathrooms for such a historic building converted into a hotel. It's also very close to the convention center (and metro station), China Town, etc.

- B. • July 30, 2011Excellent theatre near the Metro station & w/ amazing food options to the N and W. Highly recommended if visiting the Mall & looking for something to do after the museums close.

mtnbke • August 29, 2010They let us bring waters, pretezel, hot dogs, and sunflower seeds into the park that we bought on the walk from Navy Yard Metro Station. Waters are $2 pre-game and $1 post game!