About Landover Station
Landover station opened on November 20, 1978, serving central Prince George's County in the heart of the Landover area. The station provides commuter rail access for a large suburban population along the US Route 50 corridor, one of the main east-west arteries of Prince George's County.
The station is primarily a commuter hub, with WMATA operating surface parking lots that allow riders from the broader Landover and Seat Pleasant area to park and take the Orange Line to downtown DC. Multiple Metrobus and Prince George's County TheBus routes also converge at the station, extending its effective service area well beyond walking distance.
Landover station is one stop west of the Orange and Silver Line terminus at New Carrollton, making it a useful intermediate stop for those transferring to bus routes or accessing central Prince George's County destinations without traveling all the way to New Carrollton's larger transit hub.
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Nearby Destinations
Rider Tips
- WMATA parking at Landover is available in surface lots adjacent to the station. Pay with SmarTrip at the parking kiosks, or enroll in a monthly permit. Arrive early on weekday mornings as lots fill by 8:30–9:00 AM.
- Prince George's County TheBus and several Metrobus routes connect at Landover, serving the Route 50 corridor, Seat Pleasant, and surrounding neighborhoods. Check the WMATA and TheBus schedules for connections.
- Metrorail fares rise with the distance travelled: on a weekday between 5:00 AM and 9:30 PM they range from $2.25 to a $6.75 maximum, and after 9:30 PM and all weekend a flat $2.25–$2.50 applies. An unlimited SmarTrip pass or Commuter benefits program can reduce your monthly cost significantly.
- On Washington Commanders game days, the area around Landover can see significantly increased traffic and bus service. Some shuttle services operate between Landover Metro and Northwest Stadium during games.
Adjacent Stations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is near Landover Metro station?
Landover station serves the central Prince George's County area near the Route 50 corridor. The former Landover Mall site — long planned for redevelopment — is close by, along with shopping centers along Route 50, residential neighborhoods, and community parks. Northwest Stadium (home of the Washington Commanders) is approximately 2.5 miles east.
Is there parking at Landover Metro?
Yes, WMATA operates surface parking lots at Landover station. Pay with SmarTrip at the kiosks, or use a monthly permit. The lots are popular with commuters from the Landover and Seat Pleasant areas and can fill by mid-morning on peak weekdays.
How far is Landover from New Carrollton?
Landover is one stop (about 3 minutes) west of New Carrollton on the Orange Line. If you need MARC or Amtrak connections, New Carrollton is the better destination as it has a full intermodal transit center. Landover is more useful for park-and-ride access to central PG County neighborhoods.