How to Ride The Metro In The Washington, DC Metropolitan Area

You will learn how to easily and successfully ride the Metro in the
Washington, DC Metropolitan area.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Money
• A Metro farecard
• A Map Of The Metrorail System
• A starting point
• A destination
• A Metro Train

How To Ride The Metro In The Washington, DC Area

1. Metro requires that all passengers over the age of five have a farecard in order to ride on Metrorail. At a kiosk in any Metro station, insert your dollar bills into the machine to purchase your farecard.

2. Use the maps of the Metrorail System that are posted in each train station. Become familiar with the different Metro lines.

3. After determining your starting point, select a destination. Board the train that services a Metro station that will enable you to reach your destination in the least amount of time.

4. Board the train. For best results, the train should service a Metro station that will enable you to reach your destination in the least amount of time.

5. Relax! Enjoy the ride!

6. When the train operator announces your stop, you will know that you have successfully reached your destination! Deboard the Metrorail.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are traveling during rush hour, it is a good idea to arrive at the Metro Station early.
• During peak travel times, it is a good idea to allow extra time for your trip.
• Listen carefully for the train operator to announce your stop.
• Be careful not to accidentally miss your stop!

Resources

• Washington Metropolitian Area Transit Authority Website

[MandaLee]

on 12/24/2008 teachermom,
Your welcome! Merry Christmas!

[teachermom]

on 12/19/2008 Thanks! This will be helpful when I go out there to visit my friend.