Civic Desk / Washington Region / May 8, 2026

Metro Shuttles Will Replace Trains Near Crystal City in May

Local and limited-stop shuttle buses will replace Blue and Yellow Line trains between Pentagon City and Braddock Road on May 9-10 and May 16-17.

By Tysons Times Staff

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Coverage area: Washington Region
Section: Civic Desk
Published: May 8, 2026
Topics: civic, metro, development, transportation

Article Text

Local and limited-stop shuttle buses will replace Blue and Yellow Line trains between Pentagon City and Braddock Road on May 9-10 and May 16-17.

Both shuttle services will operate every eight to 10 minutes. Limited-stop buses will serve only Pentagon City, Reagan National Airport and Braddock Road.

Passengers traveling to the airport from the north should allow extra time and board a shuttle at Pentagon City. Limited-stop trips from Pentagon City to the airport are expected to take about 20 minutes, depending on traffic.

Travelers approaching the airport from the south should also plan for delays. Limited-stop trips between Braddock Road and the airport are expected to take approximately 15 minutes.

Local shuttle trips covering the full construction zone between Pentagon City and Braddock Road are expected to take at least 30 minutes, depending on traffic.

Blue and Yellow Line trains will operate every 12 minutes on both sides of the construction zone. All Yellow Line trains will continue to Greenbelt.

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