About Benning Road Station
Benning Road opened on November 20, 1977, as part of the Blue Line's eastward extension into DC's Ward 7. It sits along the Benning Road corridor — one of Northeast DC's main commercial arteries — and is the first station east of Stadium-Armory heading toward the Maryland border. The station primarily serves the Benning Road and Lincoln Heights neighborhoods.
The station offers a small commuter parking lot and is an important bus hub, connecting riders to Capitol Hill Hospital and other destinations spread across DC's eastern quadrant. Several Metrobus lines converge here, making it a practical transfer point for trips into neighborhoods not directly served by rail.
The Blue and Silver lines both serve this station, providing combined service frequencies that can be as low as 4–5 minutes during morning and evening rush. Both lines continue east toward Capitol Heights and ultimately to Largo Town Center in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Lines & Service
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Nearby Destinations
Rider Tips
- Benning Road's small parking lot is one of the few Zone 1 options in the system. It fills quickly on weekdays but is much more accessible than the large terminus lots at the end of the line. Arriving by 7:30 AM usually secures a spot.
- Multiple Metrobus routes stop at Benning Road, including connections toward Capitol Hill Hospital, Deanwood, and eastern DC neighborhoods. Check the WMATA trip planner for the best bus connection to your destination beyond the station.
- Blue and Silver trains both stop here, giving combined frequencies during peak hours. If you are heading to Rosslyn, Foggy Bottom, or anywhere along the shared DC corridor, board whichever arrives first — they follow the same tracks through downtown.
- Benning Road is in Zone 1 — the same fare zone as downtown DC stations. This makes it one of the most cost-effective stations for commuters from eastern DC who want frequent Metro access without paying the higher Zone 2 or 2A fares charged at stations further into Maryland.
Adjacent Stations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is near Benning Road Metro station?
Benning Road station is near Capitol Hill Hospital (MedStar), the Lincoln Heights neighborhood, the Benning Road commercial corridor, and Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens to the north. It also has bus connections to eastern DC neighborhoods and is close to the Maryland state line at Eastern Avenue.
Does Benning Road Metro have parking?
Yes — Benning Road has a small surface parking lot, which is notably one of the few Zone 1 stations with commuter parking. It fills on busy weekdays, so arriving by 7:30 AM is recommended. Pay with SmarTrip at the lot machines.
How far is Benning Road from Capitol Hill?
Benning Road is about 3 stops east of Capitol South and 2 stops east of Eastern Market on the Blue/Silver lines. By Metro, the ride to Capitol South takes roughly 6–8 minutes. It is in Zone 1, the same fare zone as Capitol Hill, so the trip costs the minimum Metro fare.