# Washington DC office transit and commute

> WMATA Metro (six lines) plus VRE and MARC commuter rail.

**Canonical URL:** https://classa.info/cities/washington-dc/transit-and-commute
**Page type:** city-topic
**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
**License:** CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).

## TL;DR
- WMATA Metro (six lines) plus VRE and MARC commuter rail.
- Trophy submarket is East End — anchor for the highest-density Class A.
- Central Business District offers a strong commute alternative at lower rent.
- Commute mapping should be done on real headcount postcode data, not abstract isochrones.

## Key facts
- **city**: Washington DC
- **country**: United States
- **region**: Americas
- **classARentLocal**: $58/sqft/yr
- **classARentUsd**: $58/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 19.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 10
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 14
- **submarkets**: 6
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.3%
- **trophySubmarket**: East End

## FAQ
### Which Washington DC submarket has the best commute economics?
East End typically combines the deepest transit access with the highest rent premium. Central Business District is the practical alternative — strong access at materially lower rent.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/washington-dc/transit-and-commute), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.