Hospital Center Line

D8
Hospital Center Line
Route D8 at Rhode Island Avenue–Brentwood station
Overview
System	Metrobus
Operator	Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Garage	Bladensburg
Livery	Local
Status	In Service
Began service	March 27, 1976
Route
Locale	Northwest, Northeast
Communities served	Stronghold, Edgewood, Eckington, Brentwood, Ivy City, Trinidad, Capitol Hill
Landmarks served	Veterans Affairs Medical Center, MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Children's National Hospital, Trinity Washington University, Edgewood, Rhode Island Avenue–Brentwood station, Brentwood Rd. N.E., Main Post Office, Trinidad, Government Publishing Office, Union Station, Washington Union Station
Start	MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Via	Franklin Street NE, Brentwood Road NE, Mount Olivet Road NE, K Street NE
End	Washington Union Station
Length	30-45 minutes
Service
Level	Daily
Frequency	20-30 minutes
Operates	6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Ridership	780,799 (FY 2023)[1]
Timetable	Hospital Center Line
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The Hospital Center Line, designated Route D8, is a daily bus route operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority between Washington Union Station and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. The line operates every 20-30 minutes at all times. Route D8 trips are roughly 45 minutes.