U Street station

U Street
African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo
U Street station platform in February 2016
General information
Location1240 U Street NW
Washington, D.C.
Owned byWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Platforms1 island platform
Tracks2
ConnectionsBus transport Metrobus: 63, 64, 52, 54, 59, 90, 92, 96
Bus transport DC Circulator
  Woodley ParkAdams MorganMcPherson Square Metro
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
Bicycle facilitiesCapital Bikeshare
AccessibleYes
Other information
Station codeE03
History
OpenedMay 11, 1991; 33 years ago (May 11, 1991)
Previous namesU Street-Cardozo (1991–1999)
U Street African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo (1999–2011)
U Street (2011-present)
Passengers
20233,525 daily[1]
Rank25 out of 98
Services
Preceding station Washington Metro Following station
Shaw–Howard University Green Line Columbia Heights
toward Greenbelt
Former services
Preceding station Washington Metro Following station
Shaw–Howard University
toward Huntington
Yellow Line Columbia Heights
toward Greenbelt
Location
Map

U Street station is a rapid transit station on the Green Line of the Washington Metro in the U Street neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

U Street station is located in northwest Washington and serves the U Street neighborhood; nearby attractions include the Lincoln Theatre, the historic restaurant Ben's Chili Bowl, and several nightclubs, including The Black Cat and the 9:30 Club. The station is approximately five blocks east of the neighborhood of Adams Morgan.

  1. ^ "Metrorail Ridership Summary". Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Retrieved February 8, 2024.