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L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station
Metro Station
Southwest Employment Area, Washington
"On the escalators stay to your right if you're not walking up."(7 Tips)
"BE CAREFUL CATCHING THE GREEN LINE DURING A NATIONALS GAME."(3 Tips)
"I swear the Yellow line trains need more cars."(3 Tips)
"The astronaut with the white background leads to L'enfant Plaza."(4 Tips)
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This station provides transfers to lines that can take you through Pg County and NoVA, as well as commuter bus access to SoMD. It's also a pretty darn cool station.
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If you're traveling with a large group, like a school. Know where you're going especially if traveling during rush hour. Ppl will have ZERO patience for you, and move out the way if you see runners.Upvote30Downvote
Jimbo SliceJanuary 24, 2013There aren't many obvious electrical outlets at this station, but look under the escalators for these little dome things. They're actually plugs.
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Tim PerryAugust 18, 2018Perfect location for taking the Metro train to/from DCA airport and the National Mall & surrounding sites.Upvote6Downvote
The first set of seats at the top are the best unless someone decides to sit on the one facing you....it then becomes the worst...its a gambleUpvote4Downvote- Brandon BlakeOctober 14, 2011If you're catching the Orange or Blue line, go to the front of the train...you're almost always guaranteed a seat. BE CAREFUL CATCHING THE GREEN LINE DURING A NATIONALS GAME.Upvote5Downvote
VallyriApril 17, 2015Can be super busy, know where you are going or you might miss your connection. Common courtesy/sense goes a long way.Upvote2Downvote
Blue and Orange lines always crowded. In both directions. Green line stay crowded. Always gotta stand and never can get a seat.Upvote3Downvote
Note to tourists: If you're looking for the Air and Space Museum, the exits with the astronauts are NOT your best exit. You'll want 7th and MD ave.UpvoteDownvote
The 74 bus goes to Waterfront metro, L'Enfant Plaza, Archives, Gallery Place and Convention Center. Exit Branch Ave/7th St side. Handy if there are metro delays.Upvote1Downvote
Buford-Terrelle HubbardMarch 10, 2011To transfer to the blue/orange line trains in the direction of largo/new carrolton & franc'springfield/vienna head to the lower level. Be mindful of which platform u r on for your green/yellow train.Upvote2Downvote
Maggie MacGJuly 6, 2016Best stop to access the Smithsonian Museums and the National Mall.UpvoteDownvote
Amy CummingsDecember 15, 2018You’ll want to be in the middle of the GR/YL line train to make the fastest connection to BL/OR/SV.UpvoteDownvote
Watch out for the freaky kids getting it in on the top cross over level! And dress lite it's hot in the summer months!Upvote1Downvote
Smithsonian Institution ArchivesApril 19, 2012This is the metro stop nearest our entrance. Take the Metro to L'Enfant Plaza and exit through Maryland Avenue and 7th Street, SW to enter the Capital Gallery Building where we're located.UpvoteDownvote
Safety tip 4 all new visitors 2 DC. Stand 2 the right on escalators, don't crowd the doors, if u see one running more r coming make way & finally stroller user take the elevators. Welcome 2 L'Enfant.Upvote2Downvote- If you're not familiar with rush hr metro traffic and the Washington Dc area then make sure to plan ahead for heavy crowds! On the escalators stay to your right if you're not walking up.Upvote1Downvote
- The astronaut with the white background leads to L'enfant Plaza. The dark background goes out to the street.Upvote4Downvote
Josh KinneyJanuary 26, 2012Pierre Charles L'Enfant modeled the city of Washington after Paris. You can thank him for its European look and confusing streetsUpvote1Downvote
(RED)December 30, 2010Happy holidays and safe travels from (RED). Here's our travel tip: pack an (APPLE)RED iPod Nano and some (PENGUIN)RED books for the trip! Enjoy.Upvote6Downvote
Tinu Abayomi-PaulApril 23, 2011If you're going in the direction of New Carrollton, be careful not to board a blue train by mistake. If you stay on too long you'll have to go back the way you came to re-board the OrangeUpvoteDownvote
The Transit NavigatorMay 17, 2012Blue/Orange: On VA-bound trains, be at the Front for SB G/Y trains and the Rear for NB G/Y trains. Reverse for trains from VA. Doors open on the left.Upvote3Downvote
The station is quite large, so plan on which exit you are taking before to arrive.UpvoteDownvote
RoskoRGVOctober 10, 2011Pretty safe from my experience. At night you will see strange things but, you will also see random police bag checks and Metro personnel station at each location.UpvoteDownvote
Be nice and tell the tourists there are two levels... it will get them out of there faster.Upvote8Downvote
In the afternoon, this station is crazy!!!!!!!!Watch out for the young teenagersUpvote4Downvote
Marina StonewallMay 21, 2012Tourists: this rule applies to all metro escalators...stand on right, walk on left. Thank you.UpvoteDownvote
Get used to walking stairs because chances are that the escalators won't be in serviceUpvote2Downvote
DanSeptember 10, 2011Let's wait until people get off the train before you get on. Courtesy.Upvote4Downvote
Green Lines run on opposite platforms but have very close schedules so be prepared to run... FAST!UpvoteDownvote
Security is a bit of an issue here I was told by a Metro Transit Police officer. Keep a close hold on your electronics.Upvote1Downvote
CharlotteDecember 28, 2011Starbucks in the gallery round the corner in case you arrive early!Upvote2Downvote
Please vomit by the garbage bins. Thank you. P.S. Stand on the right pleeeeeeaasse!!!!UpvoteDownvote- The 7th and D exit is closed on weekends.UpvoteDownvote
Dan BApril 28, 2013Lemme guess. Timothy Is either an out of town white guy, or a resident of Arlington...UpvoteDownvote- The Transit NavigatorMay 17, 2012Yellow/Green: Be in the middle for Blue/Orange trains. Doors open on the right.Upvote2Downvote
I know its been said before but imma say it again WALK ON THE LEFT STAND ON THE RIGHT SIDE WHILE USING THE ESCALATORSUpvoteDownvote
Kevin DavisSeptember 21, 2010Stand to the far right of whatever platform you're waiting on- air conditioning vents under the escalators are a life-saverUpvote2Downvote
Krishna SrinivasanApril 1, 2013Here at 11 pm on a Sunday and over 10 fully armed police. I guess that is supposed to make me feel safer?UpvoteDownvote
Get ready for the heat! The air system is broken! @_oUpvote3Downvote- This station is the Mos Eisley Spaceport of the Metro system.Upvote9Downvote
DorisJanuary 12, 2013Pre inauguration rail work between pentagon and Rosalyn... Alot of route changesUpvoteDownvote
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L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station
600 Maryland Ave SW (at D St. SW)
Washington, D.C. 20024
United States
Washington, D.C. 20024
United States
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