Washington D.C. Metro Closures, Crystal City Metro and Reagan National Airport

DC Metro Closures and Lines

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.

Here is the walking path to the Shuttle bus provided by WMATA (Metro Forward).

For seven of the 10 weekends, trains will not run between Pentagon City and National Airport.

For three of the 10 weekends, trains will not run between Pentagon City and Braddock Rd.

Photos courtesy of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority 2026


Crystal City Station Closure & Service Suspension

Crystal City station will be closed, and no trains will run between Pentagon City and National Airport on the following dates:

  • February 14–16, 2026 (three-day closure)
  • February 21–22, 2026
  • February 28–March 1, 2026
  • March 7–8, 2026
  • May 9–10, 2026
  • May 16–17, 2026
  • May 30–31, 2026
  • June 6–7, 2026
  • June 13–14, 2026
  • June 19–21, 2026 (three-day closure)

Additional Closures (Extended Shuttle Service)

On the dates below, National Airport and Potomac Yard stations will also be closed. Shuttle service will extend to Braddock Rd:

  • March 7–8, 2026
  • May 9–10, 2026
  • May 16–17, 2026
DC Metro Station Closures & Lines

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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