Traveling to Campus

A plane flying past the peak of the National Monument

Washington, D.C. is easily accessible with three major airports, the Metrorail and bus system, and ground transportation options. As a major metropolitan area, travel times can vary considerably depending on the time and date of travel. It's also important to keep in mind our 3:00pm check-in and 11:00am check-out time when planning your travel to and from campus.

DCA Reagan National Airport

National Airport is the closest and most convenient to the University. From the airport, the Metrorail Blue Line connects directly to the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station.

Estimated Time & Cost:

Metrorail Blue Line direct to Foggy Bottom-GWU Station: 15min, $2.70

Directions To Campus Using Public Transportation

The Metro Station is directly accessible from the Concourse level in Terminals B&C across from the information desks

Board the Blue Line in the direction of Largo Town Center
Arrive at the Foggy Bottom-GWU Station

Directions To Airport Using Public Transportation

The Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station is located at I "Eye" and 23rd St. NW

Board the Blue Line in the direction of Franconia-Springfield
Arrive at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metro Station

Additional Information: Reagan Washington National Airport

IAD Dulles International Airport

Dulles Airport is more distant in the Virginia suburbs and serves as the regions main international airport. The new Silver Line extension easily connects the Dulles Airport Station where you can board a Silver Line train directly to campus, allowing guests to bypass traffic within the DC Beltway.

Estimated Time & Cost:

Metrorail Silver Line direct to Foggy Bottom-GWU Station: 60 min, $6.00

Directions To Campus Using Public Transportation

Board the Silver Line in the direction of Largo Town Center
Arrive at the Foggy Bottom-GWU Station

Directions To Airport Using Public Transportation

The Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station is located at I "Eye" and 23rd St. NW

Board the Silver line in the direction of Ashburn
Arrive at Dulles Airport Metro Station

Additional Information: Dulles International Airport

BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport

BWI Airport, in Maryland, is the most distant area airport from the campus. BWI is accessible to DC by Amtrak into Union Station.

Estimated Time & Cost:

Metrorail Blue/Silver/Orange line direct to Union Station: 25 min, $2.25
Total cost will vary based on time of booking with Amtrak

Directions To Campus Using Public Transportation

Board the BWI shuttle to the MARC/Amtrak Station
At the MARC/Amtrak Station, board the Amtrak train to Union Station, Washington, DC.
At Union Station, board the Red Line in the direction of Shady Grove.
Transfer at Metro Center to the Orange/Blue/Silver Lines in the direction of Vienna/Franconia/Wiehle
Arrive at the Foggy Bottom-GWU Station

Directions To Airport Using Public Transportation

The Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station is located at I "Eye" and 23rd St. NW

Board the Orange/Blue/Silver Line in the direction of New Carollton/Largo Town Center
Transfer at Metro Center to the Red Line in the direction of Glenmont
At Union Station and transfer to Amtrak in direction of NY Moynihan Train Hall
Arrive at BWI Marshall Airport

Additional Information: Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Rail & Bus / Union Station

Rail service into Washington, D.C. terminates into Washington Union Station. This is also where you can find BoltBus, Greyhound, and Megabus. Inside Union Station, you can board Metrorail for a short subway ride to the heart of the Foggy Bottom Campus.

Rail service is provided by Amtrak, MARC (Maryland Transit Administration), and VRE (Virginia Railway Express)

Estimated Time & Cost:

Metro Rail: 15 min, $2.25

Directions To Campus Using Public Transportation

The Metro Station is located on the Street Level, First Street NE side, of Union Station
Take the Red Line in the direction of Shady Grove
Transfer at Metro Center to the Orange/Blue/Silver Lines in the direction of Vienna/Franconia/Wiehle
Arrive at the Foggy Bottom-GWU Station

Directions To Union Station Using Public Transportation

The Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station is located at I "Eye" and 23rd St. NW

Board the Orange/Blue/Silver Line in the direction of New Carrollton/Largo Town Center
Transfer at the Metro Center Station to the Red Line in the direction of Glenmont
Arrive at the Union Station Metro Station
Commuter Rail, Amtrak, and buses are located upstairs on the main level.

Additional Information: Union Station, DC

Metrorail & Metrobus

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority provides an extensive network of train lines that serve most of the city and Maryland and Virginia suburbs, as well as Reagan Washington National Airport. Metrorail service is complimented with Metrobus service throughout the DC metro area.

The Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro station is located on campus at 21st and I Streets, NW and is served by the Orange, Blue, and Silver Lines.

SmarTrip Cards: Purchase a SmarTrip in Advance
Foggy Bottom MetroBus Routes: 30N, 30S, 31, 32, 33, 36, 38B, 39, 80, H1, L1, N3, X1

By Car

Washington D.C., is located inside the Capital Beltway (I-495), accessible from north and south on Interstate 95, and from the west on I-66. Traveling by car around the Washington area can be challenging, particularly for first-time visitors.

Street Parking: Limited street parking is available at metered spots. Please be sure to obey DC Residential Parking Permit and Zone regulations
GW Summer & Conference Housing Office: 2350 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052
- Address directly next to garage entrance: 2223 H St NW, Washington, DC 20052

Visitor Parking Garage

Hourly visitor parking is available in the Science and Engineering Hall 24/7. The parking garage itself is located on H St between 22nd and 23rd streets. You can use the following address for Fulbright Hall which is directly next to the garage entrance to guide you to the correct street and block.