About Eisenhower Avenue Station
Eisenhower Avenue station serves the Yellow Line in Alexandria, Virginia, situated in a growing mixed-use corridor along Eisenhower Avenue. Opened on December 17, 1983, the station has helped spur transit-oriented development in the area and now anchors a district that includes major federal agency campuses, residential buildings, and commercial space.
The station sits within walking distance of the National Science Foundation (NSF) headquarters, which relocated to nearby Alexandria, making it a key commuter stop for federal workers and government contractors. The surrounding Eisenhower East neighborhood continues to develop with new residential and office projects.
Metrorail charges by the distance travelled, so fares from Eisenhower Avenue rise the further you travel: from $2.25 for short hops up to $6.75 on the longest weekday daytime trips, and a flat $2.25–$2.50 after 9:30pm and all weekend.
Lines & Schedules
To King Street–Old Town: ~4 min. To Pentagon: ~14 min. To Metro Center: ~24 min.
Nearby Attractions
Station Exits
Rider Tips
- NSF employees and contractors: the headquarters is a short walk north of the station along Eisenhower Avenue. Most days the walk takes under 10 minutes.
- Only Yellow Line trains stop here — Blue Line trains run on the separate Van Dorn Street branch and do not serve this station. For the Blue Line, change at King Street–Old Town, one stop north.
- There is no WMATA park-and-ride lot at Eisenhower Avenue — only a small Kiss & Ride area with a handful of hourly spaces. Drivers who need all-day parking should use a commercial garage nearby or a station that has a WMATA lot, such as Huntington one stop south.
- Old Town Alexandria is just one stop north at King Street, making this a convenient base for visiting Alexandria's waterfront and historic district.
Frequently Asked Questions
What lines serve Eisenhower Avenue Metro?
Only the Yellow Line (Huntington to Greenbelt, with half of trains turning at Mt Vernon Sq) serves Eisenhower Avenue. The Blue Line runs on the separate Van Dorn Street branch; to reach it, change at King Street–Old Town, one stop north.
Is NSF walkable from Eisenhower Avenue Metro?
Yes. The National Science Foundation headquarters is approximately 0.3 miles from the station — about a 6-minute walk along Eisenhower Avenue. The campus is clearly visible from the station area.
Does Eisenhower Avenue station have parking?
There is no WMATA park-and-ride lot at Eisenhower Avenue. The station has a Kiss & Ride area with a small number of hourly metered spaces, plus bike racks and lockers. For all-day commuter parking, use a WMATA garage such as Huntington, one stop south.