About Farragut West Station
Farragut West station serves the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines on the K Street NW corridor — Washington DC's famous "lobbyist row" and one of the most important commercial avenues in the city. The station sits at 17th and I Streets NW, at the heart of a dense cluster of law firms, consulting companies, trade associations, and international organizations including the World Bank headquarters.
One of Farragut West's most useful features is its underground walkway to Farragut North station on the Red Line, allowing passengers to make free transfers between these two stations — effectively creating a transfer point between the Blue/Orange/Silver and Red Lines in the Farragut Square area.
Farragut Square, the park at the intersection of K and 17th Streets NW, is one of DC's classic urban gathering spaces, surrounded by restaurants and cafes heavily patronized by K Street workers at lunch. The White House and the Old Executive Office Building are within a short walk.
Lines & Schedules
To Metro Center: ~3 min. To Foggy Bottom–GWU: ~3 min. To McPherson Square: ~3 min.
Nearby Attractions
Station Exits
Rider Tips
- The underground walkway to Farragut North (Red Line) allows free transfers between lines — useful if you need to connect to the Red Line without paying an additional fare. The walkway takes about 5 minutes to walk.
- The White House is approximately a 6-minute walk east along Pennsylvania Avenue NW or I Street NW. The Ellipse and Lafayette Square are nearby for park visits and exterior views.
- K Street and the surrounding blocks have excellent lunch options — particularly around Farragut Square. The area is popular with office workers on weekday lunches.
- If your destination is the World Bank, IMF, or other international organization headquarters in this corridor, Farragut West is your best Metro stop — most are within a 5-minute walk.
Adjacent Stations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a walkway between Farragut West and Farragut North?
Yes. An underground walkway connects Farragut West (Blue/Orange/Silver) to Farragut North (Red Line), allowing passengers to transfer between the lines without paying an additional fare. The walkway is open during regular station hours and takes about 5 minutes to walk.
How close is Farragut West to the White House?
The White House is approximately 0.3 miles (6 min walk) from Farragut West, via Pennsylvania Avenue NW or I Street NW heading east. McPherson Square station (one stop east) is slightly closer at about 0.4 miles from the White House.
Where is the World Bank from Farragut West?
The World Bank headquarters is approximately 0.2 miles (4 min walk) from Farragut West, located at 1818 H Street NW. Several IMF buildings are also within walking distance in the same area.