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Access

By Plane

If you are traveling by plane and flying directly into Ronald Reagan National Airport, you can reach the campus by taxi, which will cost approximately $16. You can also reach campus by taking the Metro Blue Line (heading in the direction of Largo Town Center). Exit at the stop marked Foggy Bottom - GWU.

If you are flying into Dulles International Airport, you can take the Washington Flyer Shuttle Bus to Wiehle Reston East Metro Stop (on the Silver Line). The fee for the bus is $5 one-way (cash or credit card). Tickets can be purchased at the airport.  You can then take the Silver Line towards Largo Town Center. Exit at the stop marked Foggy Bottom-GWU.  You can alternatively take a taxi, which will cost approximately $60-68.

By Train

If you are traveling by train, you will arrive at Union Station and can take a taxi for the approximate cost of $20. You can also take the Metro Red Line (heading toward Shady Grove). When you reach the Metro Center stop, transfer to the Blue Line (heading toward Franconia-Springfield), the Silver Line (heading towards Wiehle Reston East) or the Orange Line (heading towards Vienna). Exit at the stop marked Foggy Bottom-GWU.

By METRO

If you are traveling by Metro to campus, exit at the stop marked Foggy Bottom/GWU. As you exit the station, you will be at 23rd and I Streets.

By Car

From North:
Interstate 95 south to Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) toward Silver Spring/Northern Virginia. Take exit 33, heading south on Connecticut Avenue for about 9 miles. Turn right onto Florida Avenue (just past the Washington Hilton) and turn left immediately onto 21st Street Northwest (NW).  Make a right turn on H Street NW and the Since and Engineering Hall main entrance will be at the intersection of H Street NW and G Street NW. Science and Engineering Hall is located at 800 22st Street NW (between H and Eye Streets).

From Northwest:
Interstate 270 to Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) toward Silver Spring. Take exit 33, heading south on Connecticut Avenue for about 9 miles. Follow directions as given in From North.

From West:
Interstate 66 and Route 50 both connect with the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. Cross the bridge and exit left at E Street, then again at Virginia Avenue. Bear left, following signs for 22rd Street. Turn right on 22rd Street and continue a few blocks to campus. Turn left on H Street. The Marvin Center is on your right between 22nd and 23rd Streets.

From South:
Interstate 95 to Interstate 395 Arlington Memorial Bridge exit. Cross the bridge and bear left at the Lincoln Memorial. Turn left onto 23rd Street, NW, and follow directions as given in From West.