About Woodley Park–Zoo/Adams Morgan Station
Woodley Park–Zoo/Adams Morgan is one of the busiest and most recognizable stations on the Red Line, serving the quiet residential enclave of Woodley Park while acting as the primary Metro gateway to Adams Morgan — DC's most eclectic neighborhood for food, nightlife, and multicultural street life. The station opened on December 5, 1981, as part of the same northwest Red Line extension that brought Cleveland Park and Van Ness–UDC online.
Located on Connecticut Ave NW between Calvert Street and Woodley Road, the station sits beneath a stretch of luxury hotels, including the Omni Shoreham and Marriott Wardman Park, making it a major stop for convention and tourism traffic. Two street-level entrances — one at Calvert Street and one at Woodley Road — give riders access to the neighborhoods on both sides of the Connecticut Ave corridor.
The National Zoo's Harvard Street entrance is a short walk south from the Woodley Road exit, making this station the preferred choice for Zoo visitors arriving from downtown on Glenmont-direction trains. The station also sits at the foot of the Duke Ellington Bridge, which leads directly into Adams Morgan's vibrant 18th Street NW corridor.
Lines & Schedule
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Peak service (Mon–Fri 5–9:30am, 3–7pm): every 6 min. Off-peak and weekends: every 12 min. Last train shortly before midnight on weekdays, ~2am Fri–Sat.
Nearby Attractions
Station Exits
Rider Tips
- For the National Zoo, use the Woodley Road (south) exit and walk south on Connecticut Ave NW — the Zoo's Harvard Street entrance is about a 5-minute walk. Admission is free but timed-entry passes are recommended on weekends.
- For Adams Morgan, take the Calvert Street exit and walk east across the Duke Ellington Bridge. The bridge itself is a landmark — look for the bronze Duke Ellington statue at the east end before descending into 18th Street NW.
- Weekend late nights (midnight to 2am) bring large crowds from Adams Morgan bars. The platform can be packed before last trains. Arrive by 12:45am if you want a seat — last trains run around 1am on Friday and Saturday.
- Several Metrobus lines stop on Connecticut Ave at this station, giving direct connections toward Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights and downtown. Check wmata.com for current route numbers, which changed with the 2025 bus network redesign.
- Metrorail has no fare zones — fares depend on the distance travelled: $2.25–$6.75 on weekdays between 5:00 am and 9:30 pm, and a flat $2.25–$2.50 after 9:30 pm and all weekend. Tap a SmarTrip or contactless card with SmarTrip loaded.
Adjacent Stations on the Red Line
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Metro line serves Woodley Park station?
Woodley Park–Zoo/Adams Morgan is served exclusively by the Red Line, running from Shady Grove in Montgomery County, Maryland, through downtown DC, to Glenmont in Montgomery County on the opposite end. The nearest transfer stations are Metro Center (Red/Blue/Orange/Silver) and Gallery Place (Red/Yellow/Green).
How do I walk to Adams Morgan from Woodley Park Metro?
Take the Calvert Street exit and walk east on Calvert St NW. You'll cross the Duke Ellington Bridge over Rock Creek — look for the bronze Duke Ellington statue at the far end. From there, descend onto 18th Street NW, Adams Morgan's main dining and nightlife artery. Total walk is about 0.4 miles (8–10 minutes).
Is Woodley Park or Cleveland Park closer to the National Zoo?
Both stations are about equidistant. Woodley Park (Woodley Rd exit) is closest to the Zoo's southern Harvard Street entrance — a 5-minute walk. Cleveland Park is closer to the Zoo's main Connecticut Ave northern entrance — a 7-minute walk. If you're coming from downtown on a train heading toward Glenmont, exit at Woodley Park. If on a Shady Grove-bound train, Cleveland Park is slightly more convenient for the north entrance.
Is there parking at Woodley Park Metro?
There is no WMATA parking at Woodley Park. Street parking on Connecticut Ave NW and residential side streets is metered and limited. The surrounding hotels have paid garages, typically $30–$40/day. Taking Metro to this station is strongly recommended — especially for Zoo visits and Adams Morgan nightlife when street parking is nearly impossible to find.
What restaurants are near Woodley Park Metro?
The Connecticut Ave NW block directly outside the station has several sit-down restaurants. A 10-minute walk across the Duke Ellington Bridge opens up the full Adams Morgan dining scene on 18th Street NW — including Ethiopian, Latin, Caribbean, brunch spots, and late-night diners. The neighborhood is particularly known for its concentration of Ethiopian restaurants, making it one of DC's best destinations for that cuisine.