More Trains, More Buses, More Stations: Weekend Metro Schedule

BETHESDA, MD — Five months after COVID-19 broke out in the District, Metro has restored service to pre-pandemic levels.

Rail and bus service changes took effect on Aug. 16 and 23, respectively. And since then, ridership levels have increased by thousands, weekday rail trips have more than doubled, and wait times have reduced dramatically, according to Metro.

Despite a return to pre-pandemic service levels, Metro says it will continue to enforce social distancing and mask wearing policies, as well as frequently clean its fleet of buses, trains, and transit vehicles.

District officials are also asking people to consider all transportation options before taking the bus or train — as the risk of infection rises in enclosed spaces.

If you are taking the Metro this weekend, here's what to expect:

METRORAIL

• Metro will operate between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. on Saturday / between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. on Sunday
• Every 12-15 minutes on the Red Line
• Every 15-20 minutes on the Blue and Silver Lines
• Every 15-20 minutes on the Orange Line between West Falls Church-VT/UVA and New Carrollton
  • Vienna/Fairfax-GMU and Dunn Loring-Merrifield stations are closed
    • Free shuttle bus service provided
    • Stations will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 8
• Every 22 minutes on the Yellow and Green Lines
  
  • Due to fire system upgrades, trains will single-track between Georgia Ave-Petworth and Fort Totten

METROBUS

• Metrobus will operate between 4 a.m. and midnight on Saturday and Sunday
  • Bus times vary by route (check out the timetables)
  • Some routes still aren't operating (click here to learn more)
  • Last buses depart at or before midnight
  • Passengers should enter and exit buses at the rear doors (unless they use a mobility device or ramp)
  • Fares are waived
  • Note: Bus operators may skip stops if their vehicle is full (to maintain social distancing)