Arlington is part of Northern Virginia, with parts walkable to the heart of Washington DC. Arlington, an extension of Washington DC, is a rapidly developing business and residential hub given its strategic access to Washington, DC while being located in the State of Virginia.
Rail commuters in Arlington are connected to Washington, D.C. Arlington has 11 Metro stations on the Orange, Silver, Blue and Yellow lines, as well as simple connections to the Red Line for access to Union Station (Amtrak).