Inauguration Day Travel Information \u2013 Friday, January 20<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hours and Service<\/strong><\/p>\n

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• Metrorail is open 4 a.m. – midnight<\/span> with rush-hour service and peak fares from opening until 9 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n
• Yellow Line Rush+ service will be in effect 4 a.m. – 9 p.m.<\/span> between Franconia-Springfield and Greenbelt stations.<\/li>\n
• Metrobus will operate Saturday<\/span> Supplemental service (Saturday<\/span> schedule with additional trips on some routes). Customers should check their timetable for details. Expect major Metrobus detours and turn-backs in the National Mall area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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  Changes and Closures<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • For security reasons, Archives, Federal Triangle, Mt Vernon Sq, Pentagon and Smithsonian stations will be closed on Inauguration Day.<\/strong> Plan to use other stations.<\/li>\n
  • Several downtown Metrorail station entrances will be designated as \u201centry only\u201d or \u201cexit only\u201d to safely manage crowds.<\/li>\n
  • Some escalators will be intentionally turned off to regulate the flow of customers.<\/li>\n
  • Pennsylvania Ave NW will be closed between the Capitol and White House for the Inaugural Parade.<\/li>\n
  • Many Metrobus routes will operate on detours or will operate in segments due to road closures near the National Mall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    New!<\/em><\/strong> Women\u2019s March on Washington \u2013 Saturday, January 21<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Metrorail will open two hours early — at 5:00 a.m.<\/span> \u2013 this Saturday<\/span>.<\/li>\n
    • Metrorail will run on an \u201cenhanced Saturday<\/span> schedule\u201d, adding up to two dozen additional trains, to accommodate those attending the Women\u2019s March on Washington.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Metro expects high ridership on Inauguration Day and Saturday<\/span>. Be prepared for long lines, crowded trains and buses, and intermittent delays. For more information about rail and bus service, parking information, and travel tips, visit wmata.com\/inauguration<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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