Washington D.C. Metro Closures, Crystal City Metro and Reagan National Airport
When a Washington D.C. metro station closes, whether temporarily for scheduled maintenance, planned construction or unexpectedly due to an emergency, there is an impact on how a passenger rides and catches the metro train. One of the first adjustments involves train operations. Depending on the circumstances, trains may bypass the closed station and continue along the line without stopping. In some cases, there are shuttle buses that connect the rider to the other stations.
Shuttle Buses when a Station Shuts Down
Passengers may be shuttled by bus between the closed station and the nearest open stations. The speed of the service depends on traffic conditions. The Washington D.C. Metro is planning weekend closures at Crystal City on the Blue and Yellow Lines from mid-February through June 2026 to accommodate a major construction project: a second entrance to the Crystal City Metro Station. Air travelers going to or from Reagan National Airport (DCA) would use the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metro station.
Starting Saturday, February 21, 2026, the Washington DC Metro is adding an Express shuttle from Pentagon City Metro to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport for all remaining weekends of the project.
DC Metro Stations and Dates of Closures
Photo by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority 2026
DC Metro Station Closures
| Dates | Stations Closed | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14–16 | Crystal City | 3 days |
| Feb 21–22 | Crystal City | 2 days |
| Feb 28–Mar 1 | Crystal City | 2 days |
| Mar 7–8 | Crystal City, Ronald Reagan National Airport, Potomac Yard | 2 days |
| Mar 9–Apr 30 | Break for Cherry Blossom Season | — |
| May 9–10 | Crystal City, Ronald Reagan National Airport, Potomac Yard | 2 days |
| May 16–17 | Crystal City, Ronald Reagan National Airport, Potomac Yard | 2 days |
| May 30–31 | Crystal City | 2 days |
| Jun 6–7 | Crystal City | 2 days |
| Jun 13–14 | Crystal City | 2 days |
| Jun 19–21 | Crystal City | 3 days |
Note: Closures affect regular Metro service. Transfer stations and multiple-station closures are indicated in the table.
Blue Line – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport → Largo Town Center
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Crystal City
- Pentagon City
- Pentagon
- Arlington Cemetery
- Rosslyn
- Foggy Bottom–GWU
- Farragut West
- McPherson Square
- Metro Center
- Federal Triangle
- Smithsonian
- L’Enfant Plaza
- Federal Center SW
- Capitol South
- Eastern Market
- Potomac Avenue
- Stadium–Armory
- Benning Road
- Capitol Heights
- Addison Road–Seat Pleasant
- Morgan Boulevard
- Largo Town Center
Yellow Line – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport → Greenbelt
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Crystal City
- Pentagon City
- Pentagon
- L’Enfant Plaza
- Archives–Navy Memorial–Penn Quarter
- Gallery Place–Chinatown
- Mount Vernon Square/7th St–Convention Center
- Shaw–Howard U
- U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial
- Columbia Heights
- Georgia Ave–Petworth
- Fort Totten
- Greenbelt
Bolded stations are transfer stations
More information about the 10-week shutdown can be found at the WMATA Crystal City construction update.
Airport Tips
Paying for airport transit: Use a SmarTrip card, credit/debit card, or mobile wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay) to pay for Metro or shuttle fares. Learn more at WDCTrips Metro Fare Options.
Travel tips: Allow extra time for security and connections, especially during peak travel hours or events like Cherry Blossom Season.
Which airport to take: Depends on convenience, cost, and flight type. See WDCTrips Airport Guide.
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