About Crystal City Station
Crystal City station is one of the most distinctive stations on the Blue and Yellow lines, located at the heart of the Crystal City neighborhood in Arlington, Virginia — a dense urban district known for its office buildings, underground mall concourse, and its role as Amazon's second headquarters (HQ2).
The station is connected to an extensive underground pedestrian network linking hotels, offices, retail, and restaurants — all accessible without going outside. This underground concourse extends nearly a mile and connects to dozens of buildings in the Crystal City district, making it particularly convenient during inclement weather.
Amazon's HQ2 development — known as "National Landing" — spans Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Potomac Yard, bringing tens of thousands of new workers to this transit-rich corridor. Crystal City has transformed from a primarily government-contractor suburb into one of Northern Virginia's most vibrant urban neighborhoods.
Lines & Schedules
To Reagan Airport: 1 stop · ~3 min. To Pentagon: ~8 min. To Metro Center: ~14 min.
Nearby Attractions
Station Exits
Rider Tips
- The pedestrian walkway to Reagan Airport takes about 15 minutes and passes through the airport parking garage. Useful if you're staying in Crystal City and traveling light, but take the Metro if you have heavy luggage.
- Crystal City's underground concourse is one of the best weather escapes in the metro area. In rain, snow, or summer heat, you can access restaurants, retail, hotels, and offices completely underground.
- Amazon HQ2 workers: the National Landing campus is a short walk from this station. The area around Crystal Drive has expanded rapidly with new restaurants and amenities serving the tech workforce.
- Combined Blue and Yellow Line service gives very frequent trains during peak hours — useful for commuters who need reliable service between here and downtown DC.
Adjacent Stations
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I walk from Crystal City Metro to Reagan Airport?
Yes. A pedestrian walkway connects Crystal City to Reagan National Airport, taking about 15 minutes on foot. The path goes through the airport parking structure to the terminals. For travelers with heavy luggage, taking the Metro one stop to Reagan Airport station is easier.
Where is Amazon HQ2 relative to Crystal City Metro?
Amazon's HQ2 (National Landing) is approximately 0.2 miles from Crystal City station — about a 4-minute walk. The development spans Crystal City, Pentagon City, and the Potomac Yard area along the Blue and Yellow Line corridor.
What is the Crystal City underground concourse?
The Crystal City underground concourse is a network of underground pedestrian passages connecting the Metro station to dozens of office buildings, hotels, restaurants, and retail shops — all accessible without going outside. It extends nearly a mile through the district.