United States Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Guide Things To Do Essentials Restaurants Nightlife Where to Stay Neighborhoods Events Getaways All Washington, D.C. DC Metro Purple Line Map Written by Rachel Cooper Facebook Twitter Linkedin Rachel Cooper is a travel writer who has lived in the Washington, D.C., area for more than 25 years. She is also the author of several books covering the capital and mid-Atlantic regions. Tripsavvy's Editorial Guidelines Rachel Cooper Updated 06/26/19 Share Pin Email The Metro Purple Line is a proposed 16.2-mile Light Rail Transit line with 21 stations that will connect Prince George’s and Montgomery counties in Maryland. It will provide direct connections to the Metrorail Red Line in Bethesda and Silver Spring, the Green Line at College Park, and the Orange Line at New Carrollton. Construction of the Purple Line began in August 2017 and is expected to be completed in 2022. 01 of 02 Closeup Map of the DC Purple Line Google The Purple Line will be funded through a combination of federal, state and local support. The Purple Line is being financed via a $5.6 billion public-private partnership, per the Washington Post. Estimated daily ridership by 2040 is expected to be more than 74,000 and construction is estimated to create 6,300 regional jobs during the five-year construction period. Building the new rail line will address the growing congestion on the roads by giving drivers a transit alternative and providing more options around the capital region. See a Guide to Using the Washington Metrorail. Continue to 2 of 2 below. 02 of 02 Purple Line Google Purple Line Stations are expected to serve the following communities: Bethesda, Connecticut Avenue, Lyttonsville, Woodside/16th St., Silver Spring Transit Center, Silver Spring Library, Dale Drive, Manchester Place, Long Branch, Piney Branch Road, Takoma/Langley Transit Center, Riggs Road, Adelphi Road/West Campus, Campus Center, East Campus, College Park Metro, M Square, Riverdale Park, Beacon Heights, Annapolis Road/Glenridge, New Carrollton More About the Washington DC Area 6 Reasons Not to Drive in DC Commuting to Washington DC - Transportation Options Top 10 Things to Do in the Washington DC Capital Region National Mall Visitors Guide Washington DC Traffic Reports Washington DC Area Maps and Directions Capitol Beltway Map Maryland Inter-County Connector Map National Mall Map and Directions Washington DC Airport Maps, Directions and Transportation Get to Know Embassy Row: A Map and Directions Georgetown Map: Washington DC (Directions and Transportation) Map and Directions to the Tidal Basin in Washington DC Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit