WMATA Metrorail · Phase 2 Opened Nov 2022

Silver Line
Ashburn to Largo Town Center

The system's longest line at 34 stations — connecting Dulles International Airport, Tysons Corner, and Reston through downtown DC and into Maryland.

34
Stations
46
Miles
2014
Phase 1
~90
Min End to End
Ashburn ›Loudoun Gateway ›Dulles Airport ✈ ›Innovation Center ›Herndon ›Reston Town Center ›Wiehle-Reston East ›Spring Hill ›Greensboro ›Tysons Corner ›McLean ›East Falls Church ⇌ ›Ballston ⇌ ›Rosslyn ⇌ ›Foggy Bottom ⇌ ›Metro Center ⇌ ›L'Enfant Plaza ⇌ ›Stadium-Armory ⇌ ›Largo Town Center
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Complete Station List

All 34 Silver Line Stations

Every stop from Ashburn to Largo Town Center — including Dulles Airport, Tysons Corner, and the shared Blue/Orange corridor.

AshburnAS · VA
Western terminus in Loudoun County. Park & Ride serving the tech-heavy Ashburn data center corridor. Phase 2 station (2022).P
Loudoun GatewayLG · VA
Loudoun County commuter stop. Near One Loudoun mixed-use development. Phase 2 station (2022).P
Washington Dulles International AirportDL · VA
✈ IADDirect airport access inside the terminal complex. Deepest station in the system (~80 ft). ~55 min to Metro Center. Phase 2 (Nov 2022).
Innovation CenterIC · VA
Dulles technology corridor. Near the MITRE Corporation campus and Loudoun tech companies. Phase 2 station.P
HerndonHE · VA
Herndon community center, town hall, and restaurants nearby. Easy access from Dulles Toll Road. Phase 2 station.P
Reston Town CenterRT · VA
Directly connected to Reston Town Center's restaurants, hotels, and ice rink plaza. Phase 2 station (2022).P
Wiehle–Reston EastWR · VA
Eastern end of Phase 1. Large Park & Ride and bus connections to Reston. Phase 1 western terminus until 2022.P
Spring HillSH · VA
Tysons corridor office and residential neighborhood. Close to the Spring Hill Road commercial strip.
GreensboroGR · VA
Tysons Corner sub-neighborhood. Malls and retail within walking distance. Dense office development above.
Tysons CornerTC · VA
Tysons Corner Center mall connected directly. One of the busiest shopping destinations on the East Coast.
McLeanML · VA
Tysons Galleria mall access. CIA headquarters is nearby (no Metro access to CIA). Dense new residential development.
East Falls ChurchEF · VA
O
Transfer to Orange Line (toward Vienna and New Carrollton). Bus connections to Arlington County communities.
Ballston–MUBL · VA
O
Ballston Quarter mall above station. Marymount University nearby. Rosslyn-Ballston's busiest station.
Virginia Square–GMUVS · VA
O
George Mason Arlington campus and Arlington County government center. Mixed-use neighborhood.
ClarendonCL · VA
O
Northern Virginia's premier nightlife and dining district. Walkable neighborhood with rooftop bars and restaurants.
Court HouseCH · VA
O
Arlington County courthouse. Dense residential and office neighborhood. Near Theodore Roosevelt Island access.
RosslynRO · VA
BO
Transfer to Blue and Orange lines. Georgetown across Key Bridge (15-min walk). Skyline views from station.
Foggy Bottom–GWUFB · DC
BO
Kennedy Center, Watergate, State Department, and GWU. DC Circulator bus to Georgetown.
Farragut WestFW · DC
BO
K Street corridor and World Bank. Above-ground walkway connects to Farragut North (Red Line).
McPherson SquareMP · DC
BO
Near the White House and Lafayette Square. Serves the presidential press and federal office corridor.
Metro CenterMT · DC
RBO
System's central hub. Transfer to Red, Blue & Orange lines. Downtown retail core on F Street above.
Federal TriangleFT · DC
BO
National Archives, Justice, IRS. Pennsylvania Ave federal corridor.
SmithsonianSM · DC
BO
Best Mall access — Natural History, American History, Hirshhorn museums within 5-minute walk.
L'Enfant PlazaLE · DC
BOYG
5-line interchange. The only station served by every line except Red. SW Waterfront and Air & Space nearby.
Federal Center SWFC · DC
BO
HUD and Department of Transportation headquarters. Southeast Mall area.
Capitol SouthCS · DC
BO
Two blocks from the US Capitol south steps. Library of Congress and House office buildings.
Eastern MarketEM · DC
BO
Capitol Hill neighborhood. Historic Eastern Market with weekend outdoor arts market.
Potomac AvePA · DC
BO
Southeast Capitol Hill. Near the Anacostia River waterfront parks.
Stadium-ArmorySA · DC
BO
Transfer to Blue and Orange lines. DC Armory events venue. RFK Stadium grounds.
Benning RoadBN · DC
B
Northeast DC neighborhood. Bus connections to eastern DC communities.P
Capitol HeightsCH · MD
B
Prince George's County border. Commuter station with bus connections to eastern Maryland.P
Addison Road–Seat PleasantAD · MD
B
Central Prince George's County. Bus hub connecting suburban Maryland neighborhoods.P
Morgan BoulevardMB · MD
B
Southeastern PG County. Near FedEx Field (Washington Commanders stadium).P
Largo Town CenterLA · MD
B
Eastern terminus shared with Blue Line. Largo Town Center mall and major bus hub for PG County.P
Silver Line Phase 2 opened November 15, 2022 — adding Dulles Airport and 6 new stations after nearly a decade of construction.
Line Guide

Silver Line Guide: History, Schedule & Rider Tips

The Silver Line runs approximately 46 miles from Ashburn and Dulles International Airport through Tysons Corner, Reston, downtown DC, and into Largo Town Center in Maryland — here is everything you need to plan your trip, understand the schedule, and ride like a local.

History of the Silver Line

The Silver Line opened in two phases: Phase 1 launched July 26, 2014, connecting Largo Town Center to Wiehle-Reston East with 11 stations through Tysons Corner. Phase 2 opened November 15, 2022, extending 6 more stations to Ashburn and Washington Dulles International Airport — a project nearly two decades in the making.

The line transformed Tysons Corner from a car-dependent edge city into one of Northern Virginia's most transit-accessible destinations. It also delivered Dulles Airport's long-awaited rail connection to downtown DC.

Getting to Dulles Airport (IAD)

Washington Dulles International Airport station is located inside the terminal complex, eliminating the need for any shuttle. The deepest station in the WMATA system at approximately 80 feet underground, it opened November 15, 2022. From Metro Center, the trip takes approximately 55 minutes and costs $2.25–$6.75 depending on time of day.

Schedule & Frequency

DayFirst TrainLast TrainPeak Freq.
Monday–Friday5:00 AM11:30 PMEvery 6–12 min
Saturday7:00 AM1:00 AMEvery 10–15 min
Sunday8:00 AM11:00 PMEvery 12–20 min

Parking Along the Silver Line

  • Ashburn — Park & Ride for Loudoun County commuters ($6.00/day)
  • Loudoun Gateway — structured garage ($5.00/day)
  • Innovation Center — commuter surface lot ($4.95/day)
  • Herndon — garage with good availability ($5.00/day)
  • Reston Town Center — mixed public/commuter parking ($5.00/day)
  • Wiehle-Reston East — large multi-level garage ($6.00/day)
Transfer Points

Silver Line Connections

Red Line at Metro Center

Shady Grove ↔ Glenmont. Dupont Circle, Bethesda, Union Station, and all of Montgomery County.

Blue Line at Rosslyn, Metro Center & Largo

Franconia-Springfield ↔ Largo. Pentagon, Reagan Airport, Capitol Hill, and Northern Virginia.

Orange Line at East Falls Church

Vienna/Fairfax-GMU ↔ New Carrollton. Serves Vienna and Fairfax County communities.

Yellow Line at L'Enfant Plaza

Huntington ↔ Greenbelt. Pentagon, King Street Alexandria, Gallery Place, and College Park.

Green Line at L'Enfant Plaza

Branch Avenue ↔ Greenbelt. Navy Yard-Ballpark, Shaw, U Street, and Columbia Heights.

Rider Tips

Riding the Silver Line Like a Local

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Dulles in 55 Minutes

From Metro Center to Dulles Airport is ~55 minutes and costs the same as any Metro ride. Add 15 minutes to reach your gate from the platform — Dulles is a big airport. Total door-to-gate time from downtown: ~70 minutes.

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Tysons Without a Car

Tysons Corner, Spring Hill, and Greensboro stations all access the Tysons corridor malls with no need for a car or parking fees. The Silver Line transformed Tysons into Northern Virginia's most accessible shopping destination.

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Check Platform Signs

Silver Line trains share platforms with Blue and Orange lines in DC. Always check the digital destination signs on the platform — not just the train color. A train showing "Largo" could be Blue or Silver.

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Best Parking Options

Wiehle-Reston East has a large multi-level garage that fills later than stations closer to the city. Herndon and Reston Town Center also have better availability after 7:30 AM compared to Wiehle.

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Reston Town Center Nights

Reston Town Center station drops you in the heart of Reston's restaurant and bar scene. The walk from the station is zero — the platform exits directly into the plaza. Perfect for dinner without driving.

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Phase 2 Navigation

The six Phase 2 stations (Ashburn through Reston Town Center) opened in November 2022 and may not appear on older maps. If your GPS or map app shows Wiehle-Reston East as the terminus, update your map data.