ℹAbout Cheverly Station

Cheverly station opened on November 20, 1977, serving the town of Cheverly — one of the few incorporated municipalities in Prince George's County, Maryland. Cheverly itself was founded in 1935 as a planned community, and is celebrated for its mid-century modern homes, tree-lined streets, and strong civic identity.

The station is a convenient park-and-ride point for Maryland commuters heading into DC, with WMATA parking available on-site. Cheverly's location just inside the Maryland line makes it popular for residents of surrounding Landover and Seat Pleasant who prefer the shorter commute by car to this station rather than driving farther to New Carrollton.

Cheverly is one of the DC region's most celebrated examples of successful planned community design — its curvilinear streets, community center, swimming pool, and well-maintained green spaces have made it a beloved neighborhood for over 80 years.

The town of Cheverly hosts an annual town fair and operates a community pool and recreation center within easy walking distance of the station. Despite being in Zone 2, it offers excellent commute times to downtown DC — typically 20–25 minutes to Metro Center on a nonstop Orange Line train.

🚇Lines & Service

Orange Line
Vienna/Fairfax-GMU → New Carrollton
 Toward Vienna / New Carrollton Every 6–12 min peak

🗺Nearby Destinations

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Cheverly Community Pool
0.5 mi · seasonal
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Cheverly Community Center
0.4 mi from station
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Cheverly Neighborhood Parks
Multiple green spaces
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Annual Cheverly Town Fair
Late summer community event
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Mid-Century Modern Homes
Curvilinear streets, all around
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Landover Shopping Area
0.8 mi east

💡Rider Tips

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    WMATA parking is available at Cheverly in both a garage and surface lots. Purchase daily parking with a SmarTrip card at the fare machines, or enroll in a monthly permit program through wmata.com.
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    Cheverly is in Fare Zone 2, so fares are slightly higher than DC Zone 1 stations. The peak fare from Cheverly to Metro Center is approximately $2.90. Consider an unlimited pass if you commute daily.
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    The town of Cheverly is very walkable from the station — the community pool, center, and parks are all within 10 minutes on foot. The neighborhood is safe, quiet, and family-friendly.
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    Several Metrobus and Prince George's County TheBus routes connect at Cheverly, serving the broader Landover and Seat Pleasant areas not covered by Metrorail.

🔗Adjacent Stations

← Deanwood Landover →

❓Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cheverly known for?

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Cheverly is a historic planned community incorporated in 1935, known for its mid-century modern architecture, curvilinear streets, community swimming pool, and strong civic culture. It has been recognized as one of the best examples of successful planned community design in the DC region and maintains an active town government and neighborhood association.

Is there parking at Cheverly Metro?

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Yes, WMATA operates commuter parking at Cheverly — both a garage and surface lots. Pay with a SmarTrip card at the fare machines. Monthly permits are also available. Cheverly is a popular park-and-ride for Maryland commuters heading into DC on the Orange Line.

How long is the commute from Cheverly to downtown DC?

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Cheverly to Metro Center is approximately 20–25 minutes on a nonstop Orange Line train. Cheverly is in Fare Zone 2, so fares are higher than Zone 1 DC stations — budget approximately $2.90 peak each way to Metro Center.