About Pentagon Station
Pentagon station sits directly beneath the Pentagon complex — the largest office building in the world by floor area — in Arlington, Virginia. It provides one of the most direct transit connections to any government facility in the US: passengers can walk from the Metro platform through secure corridors into the Pentagon without ever going outside.
The station is served by the Blue Line (connecting to downtown DC and Alexandria) and the Yellow Line (connecting to downtown DC and Huntington). It also functions as a major bus hub, with over 30 Metrobus and ART (Arlington Transit) routes operating from the surface bus bays above.
Pentagon City station — just one stop south on both the Blue and Yellow lines — offers the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City mall and a large cluster of hotels, making the two stations closely linked for visitors to the Arlington area.
Lines & Schedules
From Pentagon to downtown Metro Center: ~10 min via Blue or Yellow Line. To Reagan National Airport: 3 stops south via Blue or Yellow (~7 min).
Nearby Attractions
Station Exits
Rider Tips
- The Pentagon Memorial (honoring the 9/11 victims) is open to the public 24 hours a day, every day. Take the north exit and follow signs around the building perimeter — about a 3-minute walk. No security screening required for the memorial itself.
- Visiting the Pentagon itself requires a pre-arranged tour booked through your congressional representative's office (for civilians) or an authorized DOD sponsor. Metro access alone does not grant entry — the internal corridors require badging.
- There is no WMATA commuter parking at Pentagon — the station only provides bicycle racks. If driving to the area for the Memorial, street parking on adjacent roads fills quickly. Metro from downtown is far more practical.
- Pentagon is just 3 stops from Reagan National Airport on the Blue or Yellow Line (~7 minutes). It's a useful connection point when transferring between airport shuttles and bus routes serving Arlington County.
- The Pentagon bus terminal above the station serves as a hub for numerous express routes into Fairfax County, Reston, and other Northern Virginia destinations — useful if your workplace is off-Metro in Virginia.
Adjacent Stations
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Metro line goes to the Pentagon?
The Pentagon is served by the Blue Line (Franconia-Springfield to Downtown Largo) and the Yellow Line (Huntington to Greenbelt, with half of trains turning at Mt Vernon Sq). From downtown Metro Center, the Pentagon is about 10 minutes — take any Blue or Yellow Line train heading toward Franconia or Huntington.
Can visitors go to the Pentagon by Metro?
Yes — the Pentagon Memorial is fully open to the public and accessible via the station's north exit. Access to the Pentagon building itself requires an authorized visit (booked through a congressional office or DOD sponsor). Metro is the recommended way to reach both the Memorial and pre-arranged tours.
How far is Arlington National Cemetery from Pentagon station?
Arlington National Cemetery has its own Metro station (Arlington Cemetery) one stop north on the Blue Line — about 2 minutes by train. Pentagon station is not the closest stop for the Cemetery. Take the Blue Line one stop north to the Arlington Cemetery station, which has a dedicated entrance and visitor center.
Is there parking at Pentagon station?
No — Pentagon has no WMATA commuter parking, only bicycle racks. It is designed as a rail-and-bus interchange, with a large bus terminal above the station. On fares: Metrorail charges by distance travelled, not by area — $2.25 to $6.75 on weekdays between 5:00am and 9:30pm, and a flat $2.25 to $2.50 after 9:30pm and all weekend.