Orange Line strip map: East Falls Church is stop 4 of 26, between West Falls Church–VT/UVA and Ballston–MU. The Orange Line runs between Vienna/Fairfax–GMU and New Carrollton.
East Falls Church on the Orange Line — stop 4 of 26, between West Falls Church–VT/UVA and Ballston–MU. The Orange Line runs between Vienna/Fairfax–GMU and New Carrollton.

ℹAbout East Falls Church Station

East Falls Church is a key transfer station on the DC Metro system, serving both the Orange Line (Vienna – New Carrollton) and the Silver Line (Ashburn/Dulles – Downtown Largo). Located just inside the Arlington County line on Lee Highway (US-29), the station sits at the point where the two lines diverge — Orange Line trains continue straight toward Ballston and downtown DC, while Silver Line trains split toward Tysons and Dulles Airport.

The station opened on June 7, 1986, as part of the original Orange Line extension to Vienna. It became a transfer station when WMATA opened the Silver Line Phase 1 to Tysons in 2014, transforming East Falls Church from a quiet neighborhood stop into a significant transit interchange.

East Falls Church is the best Metro connection point for reaching Tysons Corner Center — take the Silver Line two stops to Tysons station, just a short walk from the mall.

The surrounding neighborhood is a mix of single-family homes and small commercial areas. The station itself is above ground, at grade in the median of Interstate 66, giving riders views of the wooded corridor between Falls Church and Arlington. It is the last at-grade station for eastbound trains before the line enters the tunnels under Arlington.

🚇Lines & Service

Orange Line
Vienna/Fairfax-GMU → New Carrollton
 Toward Vienna / New Carrollton See schedule
Silver Line
Ashburn/Dulles → Downtown Largo
 Toward Dulles / Largo See schedule

🗺Nearby Destinations

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Tysons Corner Center
2 stops Silver Line
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Falls Church City
0.8 mi · Bus connection
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Dulles Airport
~30 min · Silver Line
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Tysons Business District
2 stops Silver Line
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Benjamin Banneker Park
0.4 mi walk
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Washington-Lee HS area
1 mi · Bus

💡Rider Tips

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    To transfer between Orange and Silver lines, wait on the same platform — both lines use the same track from here toward DC. For Tysons or Dulles, board a Silver Line train heading toward Ashburn at this station.
  • 🛍
    Tysons Corner Center is just two Silver Line stops away (Tysons station). It's faster from East Falls Church than driving on Route 7 or the Beltway during rush hour.
  • ✈
    For Dulles Airport, take the Silver Line from East Falls Church. The full trip to the airport (Washington Dulles International Airport station) takes approximately 30–35 minutes.
  • 🚌
    ART (Arlington Transit) buses connect the station to the Route 50 corridor, Falls Church City, and the Ballston area. Fairfax Connector also serves this station.

🔗Adjacent Stations

← West Falls Church (Orange) Ballston-MU → (Orange) McLean → (Silver)

❓Frequently Asked Questions

How do I transfer between the Orange and Silver lines at East Falls Church?

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Both the Orange and Silver lines share the same platforms at East Falls Church. When heading toward DC, all trains go in the same direction. When heading away from DC (toward Virginia), check the destination board — Orange Line trains go to Vienna and Silver Line trains go to McLean, Tysons, Reston, or Ashburn/Dulles.

Is there parking at East Falls Church Metro?

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Yes. East Falls Church has a WMATA Park & Ride lot with 422 spaces — considerably smaller than the facilities at Vienna or West Falls Church. Many commuters also arrive by bus or car drop-off. If you need guaranteed parking, Vienna or West Falls Church are better options.

How far is East Falls Church from Rosslyn?

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Rosslyn is five stops east of East Falls Church on the Orange or Silver Line, via Ballston–MU, Virginia Square–GMU, Clarendon and Court House. The trip takes approximately 12–15 minutes. Fares are calculated by distance, so this short hop is at or near the $2.25 minimum.