Oh that's awesome! I was always surprised, more people have been to New York City than DC. You've gotta try kabobs, Peruvian food, and Indian curry pizza! It's the best!! And same, I research everything before going somewhere too! 😂
Thanks for the tips. It might not hurt to emphasize you need to tap your card when you board AND again when you exit! In my home Metro system we only need to tap when we board (each train). I worry I am going to forget and run into a gate that won't open. LOL
I'm coming to DC with my family (wife, two kids). Do I have to have four separate cards for each of us if we're always going to be together? Or can we all just use the one card?
THANK YOU!!! This covers so much of what my wife and I can get anxious about lol. So well put together and covered everything in great, easy to understand detail. Taking a vacation to DC in a couple of months and so glad we found this.
Oh nice! You'll enjoy it; it's gotta be my favorite city so far. Gotta check out the Smithsonian Zoo; completely free. If you have any issues feel free to message me
Thanks for the info! I have a SmarTrip card that still works, but I wasn't sure how to get SmarTrip cards for family that I'm bringing to DC this weekend. This was really helpful in how I can buy cards for them, then I'll save those cards to use for other guests in the future. I love riding the Metro and look forward to taking some family from Arkansas on their first visit to DC and their first Metro ride.
Of course! Happy to share my knowledge! Oh, that's gonna be an insane experience for them coming straight from Arkansas; definitely, a big change when I first moved from Columbus, OH to the DMV area. My favorite thing to show people is the Smithsonian Zoo; personally, haha
@@CalbyNg I love the zoo and need to go back. My first visit was when I was 2 with my Aunt & Uncle who still lived in the area. What I remember is being sick because they let me eat unlimited peanuts!!! LOL
@@zafiradaima It's the best! Oh wow, I'm surprised you remembered that, which it sounds like it was traumatic; so that'll definitely burn into your brain, haha
You need to tell him to be careful with their SmarTrip because that can be erased at will apparently and then you have to go through 28 hoops get your money back frankly I’m not that impressed
On the Metro map, what’s the difference between a Metro stop with a small circle with two small dashes, like Farragut North and a stop like Court House, which has only a small circle?
Good question! So the circle with two dashes is just trying to clearly show all three of those metro lines are connected; meaning you can get off at those stations and board any three of those lines. Verus stations like Court House without the dashes; are the same thing but only two connecting lines. More or less it's just a visual making it more clearer to follow.
Oh also, I know it's confusing, but the station you were referencing; I believe is actually Farragut West. Farragut North is on the red line, it's the stop just before Dupont Circle. Another interesting thing; that confused me at first. Farragut North and Farragut West are not connected, you have to leave the station to get to the other.
@@CalbyNg Tks for the insight. I don’t want to look like a clueless tourist wandering around completely lost, though I’m sure I’ll do it at least once :-)
@@TomJones-wi4nh Of course! Glad to help!! Haha, at the very least most people are pretty cool in DC; many are recent transplants, work in the military, or just expect to run into tourist. So I wouldn't be too afraid to ask for help; of course it's still a major city, so always be on alert.
Thanks for making this video. I'll be visiting D.C. in April and plan on needing to make at least one round trip from the National Mall to Arlington Cemetery.
Yes for under 10; but 4 and under, up to two kids, they can ride free. Honestly though, not legal advice, most station workers don’t care too much and I doubt the “fare” police (recently they have putting police to make sure people are paying the fares) wouldn’t care too much as long as they don’t look like a teen. Kind of like how buffets work, haha But seriously if you want to be safe officially after they are 5 and over they need separate passes.
“Just click on the B button to add more value” Value Value Value + Subscribe for MAX VALUE. This is a great tutorial, however I may need an in-person demonstration one of these days haha.
Il y aura un bon itinéraire entre Washington et le Mexique sur les bus locaux et les trains express Il y aura trois trains express, et j'accepterai d'améliorer la liaison entre Washington et le Mexique et d'améliorer le développement de Washington. Nous espérons réussir dans cette fabrication et dans cette conception de trois trains express. Merci.
the dc metro is probably the easiest, cleanest one I've been on, I love it
100%!! Actually it was one of the reasons I choose to move to DC over the other cities in the US
Thanks - very clear. Going to DC next month and this is the sort of stupid stuff that I worry about before I go anywhere unfamiliar 😂
Oh that's awesome! I was always surprised, more people have been to New York City than DC. You've gotta try kabobs, Peruvian food, and Indian curry pizza! It's the best!! And same, I research everything before going somewhere too! 😂
Very cool and informative. I rode the train back in 2003 when I was 11. Haven’t been since. I hope to ride it again soon.👍👍
The DC Subway is super nice! It’s also way deeper underground than I expected! Great deep dive on how to use the Metro, Calby!
Man, wait til I take you to Wheaton or Bethesda next time you visit!!
Going to DC this August! Was stationed in Fort Eustis Newport News and Fort Lee Prince George county back in 2009! Thanks for the info 👍
Ooooo nice!! DC has definitely changed since you've been; highly recommend checking out Crystal City!
This is very helpful....today I just bought a 7 day unlimited pass and put $20 extra dollars on my card.
Thanx , great video and very informative. Those machines look so stone aged as compared to our NYC subway machines lol ..
Oh you think so? 🤔 Never really thought about it, hahaha. I do like the Omni program! Where you can just tap your credit card.
@@CalbyNg Yo man wutz wrong with tappin yo CC? Itz so ez .. I got screwed in DC by that stone aged metro card BOX @$35....Tap n go is so ez
@@baaghisingh198 Right! Every city should have credit card tap and pay.
Excellent video!!!
thanks for this video!
Great video. Thank you so much!
THanks man!
You bet!
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First!!!
Damn CJ!
Hey hey CJ! 🥇Ever Thought about going to DC?
@@AnthonyVenture 😹
This is so expensive
Oh for sure; kind of laughed a bit when New York's subway system raised their fares from $2.75 to $2.90, and that was deemed unaffordable.
Thanks for the tips. It might not hurt to emphasize you need to tap your card when you board AND again when you exit! In my home Metro system we only need to tap when we board (each train). I worry I am going to forget and run into a gate that won't open. LOL
I can't wait to go to D.C. and stand on the left while riding the escalator.
Hahahah chaos!! Seriously though, you'll just get stared down lol
@@CalbyNgno you will be yelled at I saw it today two people stood side by side and a very angry (possibly intoxicated) woman was 🤏 from fighting them
@@car_tar3882 Damn, I guess some people do speak up, haha
I'm coming to DC with my family (wife, two kids). Do I have to have four separate cards for each of us if we're always going to be together? Or can we all just use the one card?
Nice! Hope you all will have a great time!! But unfortunately everyone needs their own card unless your children are under 4 years old.
THANK YOU!!! This covers so much of what my wife and I can get anxious about lol. So well put together and covered everything in great, easy to understand detail. Taking a vacation to DC in a couple of months and so glad we found this.
This is great for people who haven’t traversed this system yet!
Thanks Manny!
Planning another trip to DC! Last I visited, I used the Panda tickets lol
Sad DC has these 1970s machines when China and Dubai have modern color touch screens.
The gate turnstalls don’t work with multiple e-cards from the same phone. Blew $90bucks on a grand total of 4 trips.
Oh dang, good to know! Thanks for letting us know Kapil! Have you tried contacting WMATA? To get your money back.
Thank you very detailed and concise tutorial. Ill be in DC next month and have no clue how to ride metro.
Oh nice! You'll enjoy it; it's gotta be my favorite city so far. Gotta check out the Smithsonian Zoo; completely free. If you have any issues feel free to message me
Transit card on watch and phone, tap to get in east
Pulls out notebook 🧐 since I’m going to live there soon this is highly welcomed!
We'll be neighbors!!
Hope you love it here so great living near so many museums and other attractions
Thanks for the info! I have a SmarTrip card that still works, but I wasn't sure how to get SmarTrip cards for family that I'm bringing to DC this weekend. This was really helpful in how I can buy cards for them, then I'll save those cards to use for other guests in the future. I love riding the Metro and look forward to taking some family from Arkansas on their first visit to DC and their first Metro ride.
Of course! Happy to share my knowledge! Oh, that's gonna be an insane experience for them coming straight from Arkansas; definitely, a big change when I first moved from Columbus, OH to the DMV area. My favorite thing to show people is the Smithsonian Zoo; personally, haha
@@CalbyNg I love the zoo and need to go back. My first visit was when I was 2 with my Aunt & Uncle who still lived in the area. What I remember is being sick because they let me eat unlimited peanuts!!! LOL
@@zafiradaima It's the best!
Oh wow, I'm surprised you remembered that, which it sounds like it was traumatic; so that'll definitely burn into your brain, haha
You need to tell him to be careful with their SmarTrip because that can be erased at will apparently and then you have to go through 28 hoops get your money back frankly I’m not that impressed
This was exactly what we did when we visited DC. It was very easy to do and navigating through DC was a breeze. Thanks.
Thanks! It's nice when you go step by step with instructions on how to use the metro. You did an awesome job.
On the Metro map, what’s the difference between a Metro stop with a small circle with two small dashes, like Farragut North and a stop like Court House, which has only a small circle?
Good question! So the circle with two dashes is just trying to clearly show all three of those metro lines are connected; meaning you can get off at those stations and board any three of those lines. Verus stations like Court House without the dashes; are the same thing but only two connecting lines. More or less it's just a visual making it more clearer to follow.
Oh also, I know it's confusing, but the station you were referencing; I believe is actually Farragut West. Farragut North is on the red line, it's the stop just before Dupont Circle.
Another interesting thing; that confused me at first. Farragut North and Farragut West are not connected, you have to leave the station to get to the other.
@@CalbyNg Tks for the insight. I don’t want to look like a clueless tourist wandering around completely lost, though I’m sure I’ll do it at least once :-)
@@TomJones-wi4nh Of course! Glad to help!! Haha, at the very least most people are pretty cool in DC; many are recent transplants, work in the military, or just expect to run into tourist. So I wouldn't be too afraid to ask for help; of course it's still a major city, so always be on alert.
So 1990s.
Best metro use video out there! Nicely done!
Thanks for making this video. I'll be visiting D.C. in April and plan on needing to make at least one round trip from the National Mall to Arlington Cemetery.
Do you need a metro pass for kids 10 and under?
Yes for under 10; but 4 and under, up to two kids, they can ride free. Honestly though, not legal advice, most station workers don’t care too much and I doubt the “fare” police (recently they have putting police to make sure people are paying the fares) wouldn’t care too much as long as they don’t look like a teen. Kind of like how buffets work, haha
But seriously if you want to be safe officially after they are 5 and over they need separate passes.
Are elevators available?
Yep! There are elevators at every single Metro stop; however, they may not be working sometimes
Thank you!! This is a great guide for me!!!
Glad it could help! Hope you have a great time in DC!
How can you get the monthly unlimited pass?
Best way to ride is by jumping the turnstiles
Hahahaha, the hurdle dash trained me for this specific moment! Though I heard the Metro PD is pepper spraying people now 😬
That is against the law. Please buy a smart trip card and ride the system legally.
“Just click on the B button to add more value” Value Value Value + Subscribe for MAX VALUE.
This is a great tutorial, however I may need an in-person demonstration one of these days haha.
Hahaha, thanks Anthony!
Heck yeah, I'm taking you to DC!!
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Haha 😆
Please speak more slowly - especially when giving the Map info
Ah yes, I've been working on this; thanks!
Very well done! Thank you!
Thanks! Glad I could help!!
Awesome video!
Il y aura un bon itinéraire entre Washington et le Mexique sur les bus locaux et les trains express Il y aura trois trains express, et j'accepterai d'améliorer la liaison entre Washington et le Mexique et d'améliorer le développement de Washington. Nous espérons réussir dans cette fabrication et dans cette conception de trois trains express. Merci.