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Franconia-Springfield Metro Station
Metro Station
Springfield
"For rush hour, stand towards the end of the platform for more room."(3 Tips)
"If you're doing a round trip buy a day pass."(3 Tips)
"The end of the blue line."(2 Tips)
"The parking garage is free on the weekends"(2 Tips)
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Molly CushingAugust 7, 2014The top floor in the garage always has good spots right by the elevator until about 10am. For rush hour, stand towards the end of the platform for more room. Get a SmarTrip card as well.Upvote10Downvote
Park in the kiss and ride garage while you wait for your party. They can take bridge across to you, avoiding the elements. Plenty of free spaces daily.Upvote9Downvote- Make sure you beat the morning rush by taking the train at least 15 mins earlier than your actual timeline. You can never tell what's going to happen to the trains that day.Upvote8Downvote
If you got a SmarTrip card, be sure you add $4.95 on it to pay for parking BEFORE you leave the station!Upvote3Downvote
During rush hour be careful of which train you get on. Sometimes there are yellow trains at the station.Upvote6Downvote
Michael ParishJuly 20, 2018End of the line so it doesn’t matter which side of the track you useUpvote2Downvote
Margaret Bena WickhamApril 1, 2013The "reserved" spaces near the exit are reserved from 2am to 10 am only!Upvote1Downvote
John FugateFebruary 23, 2013If you're in DC on vacation and have family in Virginia meet them at this stop for pickup and avoid all the downtown trafficUpvote1Downvote
Carlos J. ShawSeptember 28, 2011Use The DC Metro App to get 'Next Train' Data from WMATA and also use the helpful netrorail trip planner as well as view the Metro Rail Map.UpvoteDownvote- Use the short term parking lot across the street to pick up. Passengers can walk across bridge to garage, staying out of the elements and it keeps the road clear for traffic.UpvoteDownvote
Murat ArslanJuly 14, 2010They are doing construction in the garage and there are a significant number of spots being obstructed.. Be ready to shed blood for a spot.UpvoteDownvote- Paul SamsonOctober 15, 2011If you're doing a round trip buy a day pass. It can save you over $1 per ticket.UpvoteDownvote
Park free at the Springfield Mall parking garage if you don't mind walking.Upvote2Downvote
John LJuly 25, 2010If it's the weekend, and you're going farther than Arlington and back, it's cheaper to buy a 1-day unlimited pass.UpvoteDownvote
Willie WilliamsJune 13, 2012Be sure to hurry for your train because this is the final stopUpvoteDownvote
During the week the day pass is only $9.00
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The newly renovated elevator is very s-l-o-w...Upvote1Downvote
Try the Blue Line train. No coffee available, though!Upvote1Downvote
Stand on the right side of the escalators you idiots.Upvote9Downvote
Marci JonesOctober 24, 2011Can catch the VRE headed to Frederckisburg from here. Have to go up a level & over.UpvoteDownvote
Fairfax Connector Route 401/402 runs every 12 to 20 minutes during rush hours.UpvoteDownvote
Don't trust the time signs, they dont leave as soon or as late as thy claim. Be early for your train.Upvote1Downvote
Mimi JSeptember 29, 2011Get on either side since they both head towards largo. End of the line SpringfieldUpvoteDownvote1
It's Fall. Turn the a/c off. Burrr!UpvoteDownvote1
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