Important Notice:We have made the tough decision to say goodbye to the Foursquare City Guide mobile app, effective December 15, 2024, with the web version to follow in early 2025. Visit our FAQ for more information or to download our Swarm app.
2 N Rotary Rd. (at Pentagon Access Rd.), Arlington, VA
Metro Station · The Pentagon · 19 tips and reviews
The Transit Navigator: If you're on the Blue line from Franconia-Springfield, it is often faster to transfer to the Yellow line… even if you're continuing on the Blue line (transfer back to Blue at L'Efant).
701 1st St NE (at Massachussetts Ave & Columbus Cir NE), Washington, D.C.
Metro Station · NoMa · 21 tips and reviews
The Transit Navigator: Stick to the Front of Glenmont / Silver Spring trains for Union Station (Amtrak/MARC/VRE). Reverse for Grosvenor / Shady Grove trains. Doors open on the left.
600 Maryland Ave SW (at D St. SW), Washington, D.C.
Metro Station · Southwest Employment Area · 86 tips and reviews
The Transit Navigator: Blue/Orange: On VA-bound trains, be at the Front for SB G/Y trains and the Rear for NB G/Y trains. Reverse for trains from VA. Doors open on the left.
The Transit Navigator: Yellow/Green: On SB trains, use the front for Glenmont / Silver Spring Red trains and the rear for Grosvenor / Shady Grove Red trains. Reverse for trains from VA. Doors open on the left.
The Transit Navigator: Red: Be in the First car of Glenmont / Silver Spring Trains and the Last car of Grosvenor / Shady Grove trains for quick transfers to the Green/Yellow lines. Doors open on the right.
Metro Station · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 84 tips and reviews
The Transit Navigator: Orange/Blue: On VA-bound trains, use the front for Grosvenor / Shady Grove Red trains and the rear for Glenmont / Silver Spring Red trains. Reverse for trains from VA. Doors open on the left.
Metro Station · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 25 tips and reviews
The Transit Navigator: If you have a SmarTrip card, you can transfer for free to the Red Line at Farragut North. Use the exit at the Front EB and Rear WB to save even more time. Doors open on the right.
1001 Connecticut Ave. NW (btwn K & L Sts. NW), Washington, D.C.
Metro Station · Connecticut Avenue - K Street · 31 tips and reviews
The Transit Navigator: If you have a SmarTrip card, you can transfer for free to the Blue and Orange lines at Farragut West. Use the exit at the Front SB and Rear NB to save even more time. Doors open on the left.
The Transit Navigator: After exiting the fare-gate area, make a left and another left to get to the MARC platform. The doors open on the left at this station.
The Transit Navigator: Last opportunity to transfer between the Blue and Orange lines to Largo or New Carrollton. During normal operations, the doors open on the LEFT at this station.
Metro Station · North Rosslyn · 84 tips and reviews
The Transit Navigator: During normal operations, the doors open on the LEFT at this station. This is the last WB transfer between the Orange and Blue lines. Note that the platforms are off-set, so no easy "U-turns."
2 N Rotary Rd. (at Pentagon Access Rd.), Arlington, VA
Metro Station · The Pentagon · 19 tips and reviews
The Transit Navigator: Doors open on the left. The Yellow and Blue lines split at this station (going towards DC). This is a split-level station, so "U-Turns" are on a separate level.
The Transit Navigator: Tons of visitors at this station due to the convenient hotel shuttles at the street. During normal operations, the doors open on the RIGHT at this station.
The Transit Navigator: If it's raining, transfer here between the Franconia Blue and Huntington Yellow lines. You won't get wet and will appreciate the seat. The doors open on the RIGHT at this station.
The Transit Navigator: Great access to National Airport makes this the easy way to go. During normal operations, the doors open on the LEFT at this station.
The Transit Navigator: The local neighborhood is great to explore! VRE Connections can be made from this station, in addition to final transfers between Franconia Blue and Huntington Yellow lines. Doors open on the LEFT.
The Transit Navigator: Ride the amazing Funicular elevator! Plus, since it's within the fare area, you can ride it and get back on for the same cost as your original trip!