About Addison Road–Seat Pleasant Station
Addison Road–Seat Pleasant opened on November 20, 1977, as one of the original Blue Line stations in Prince George's County. Located in the heart of central PG County, it serves the adjacent communities of Capitol Heights, Addison Road, and Seat Pleasant — a cluster of established residential neighborhoods just east of the DC line.
The station is a significant bus hub, with multiple Metrobus and Prince George's County TheBus routes connecting at the surface-level bus loop. These connections extend the station's reach deep into the county, linking riders in Forestville, Upper Marlboro, and Seat Pleasant to the Metro rail network without requiring a car. The structured parking garage provides multi-level capacity that stays available later into the morning than smaller lots at nearby stations.
The station name reflects the dual community it serves: the Addison Road corridor running through central PG County, and the Town of Seat Pleasant, a small independent municipality that borders Capitol Heights and the DC line to the west.
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Nearby Destinations
Rider Tips
- The multi-level parking garage at Addison Road holds significantly more vehicles than the surface lots at Capitol Heights or Benning Road. It is a good alternative if you miss early availability at closer stations. Daily parking is $4.95 with SmarTrip; monthly permits are available through the WMATA website.
- The bus loop at Addison Road is one of the better-connected stops in the eastern Blue/Silver corridor. Metrobus and PG County TheBus routes fan out to Forestville, Upper Marlboro, Seat Pleasant, and Landover. Check wmata.com and TheBus schedule for real-time connections.
- Blue and Silver trains run through this station on shared track. During peak hours the combined headway is roughly 4–6 minutes. Both lines continue west along the same route all the way through downtown DC — board whichever arrives first.
- Addison Road is about 30 minutes from Metro Center during peak hours, making it a comfortable commute time for a Zone 2 station. Off-peak the same trip takes roughly 35 minutes. Budget approximately $2.50–$2.75 one-way on weekday peak fares.
Adjacent Stations
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Addison Road Metro have parking?
Yes — Addison Road has a structured multi-level parking garage, one of the roomier parking facilities in the eastern Blue/Silver Line corridor. Daily parking is $4.95 with SmarTrip and monthly permits are available online. The garage typically has availability later into the morning than the smaller lots at Capitol Heights or Benning Road.
What buses connect at Addison Road Metro?
Addison Road is a major bus hub with Metrobus and Prince George's County TheBus routes serving destinations including Forestville, Upper Marlboro, Seat Pleasant, Capitol Heights, and the Landover area. Check wmata.com and the TheBus website or app for the most current schedules and route information.
How long is the ride from Addison Road to downtown DC?
From Addison Road to Metro Center takes approximately 28–33 minutes on the Blue or Silver Line during peak hours. The trip to L'Enfant Plaza is around 25 minutes and to Capitol South about 22 minutes. Off-peak, add 5–7 minutes to these estimates. Trains run frequently thanks to the combined Blue/Silver service.