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Directions to the Campus

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The Washington, DC area is served by three airports (Ronald Reagan Washington National, Dulles International, and Baltimore-Washington International); by rail (AMTRAK) and local railways (MARC and VRE);and by Greyhound Bus Services.

Within the city, take the Metro, DC's public rail transportation system to the Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro stop on the Blue and Orange lines, located right on campus. Metro buses also serve the campus.

For student travel rates, check out www.statravel.com.

Coming by Air?

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is the closest to campus (6 miles away) and serves flights coming in from the US and Canada. The Metro Blue Line goes directly from the airport to the Foggy Bottom/GW Metro Station.

Washington Dulles International Airport is located in Virginia about 20 miles from GW.

• If you're travelling during peak hours Mon-Fri, Metro runs a shuttle bus to the West Falls Church Metro station. Find that, and from West Falls Church Metro station take an Orange Line train in the direction of "New Carrollton."
• The Foggy Bottom - GWU station is seven stops away.
• If you're not arriving during peak hours, be prepared to fork over a lot of money for a cab or shuttle to DC - you might even be better off renting a car. As an cost-saving alternative, you could ask the cabdriver to take you to West Falls Church Metro Station, and then take Metro from there.

Baltimore Washington International Airport is located in Maryland about 33 miles from GW.

• BWI operates a free shuttle to the BWI Amtrak/MARC station most times of the day, 7 days a week.
• MARC (commuter rail run by the state of Maryland) operates trains to Union Station Mon-Fri most times of day and tickets are $5.
• If you're coming or going on Saturday, Amtrak trains to and from Union Station are generally $12-13.
• Once you're at Union Station, follow the "Coming by Train" directions, below.
• If you're coming at very strange hours from BWI, there are some moderately expensive buses and taxis that can take you into DC, or more cheaply to the Amtrak station.

Coming by Train?

If you are arriving in Washington DC by rail at Amtrak's Union Station Terminal, take the Metro (Metrorail) to Metro Center and transfer to either the Orange or Blue Line to the Foggy Bottom/GW Metro Station

Coming by Car?

From North of the City

- 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. Turn right on I Street. The visitor entrance to the parking garage is on the left between 22nd and 23rd Streets.

From Northwest of the City

- Interstate 270 to Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) toward Silver Spring. 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. Turn right on I Street. The visitor entrance to the parking garage is on the left between 22nd and 23rd Streets.

From West of the City

- 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 23rd Street. Turn right on 23rd Street and continue a few blocks to campus. Turn right on I Street. The visitor entrance to the parking garage is on your right between 22nd and 23rd Streets.

From South of the City

- 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, then right on I Street. The visitor entrance to the parking garage is on your right between 22nd and 23rd Streets.

Staying Here

There are many dining options on campus and nearby. Click here to find grocery stores, office supplies, and household items.

Here are some nearby hotels. Rates vary, depending on the time of year. Remember to mention GW when making reservations and book in advance for the best rates.

DC Area Hotels	Phone Numbers
Best Western New Hampshire Suites*	202.457.0565
Capital Hilton	202.393.1000
Carlyle Suites Hotel**	202.234.3200
Courtyard Embassy Row http://www.courtyardembassyrow.com	202.293.8000
Double Tree Guest Suites(New Hampshire Ave.)	202.785.2000
Embassy Inn*	202.234.7800
Embassy Square Suites	202.659.9000
Embassy Suites**	202.857.3388
Four Seasons http://www.fourSeasons.com/Washington	202.342.0444
GW University Inn	202.337.6620
Hotel Monticello (closed June and July)	202.337.0900
Grand Hyatt Washington http://GrandWashington.Hyatt.com	202.582.1234
Hay-Adams Hotel	202.638.6600
Holiday Inn Georgetown** http://www.HIGeorgetown.com	202.338.4600
Hostelling International USA* http://www.hiwashingtondc.org/	202.783.6161
Hotel Lombardy* http://www.HotelLombardy.com	202.789.1234
Park Hyatt Washington http://ParkWashington.Hyatt.com	202.789.1234
Residence Inn Dupont Circle http://www.Marriott.com/wasri	202.466.6800
River Inn	202.337.7600
St. Regis Hotel	202.638.2626
State Plaza Hotel http://www.StatePlaza.com	202.861.8200
Washington Suites(Pennsylvania Ave.)	202.333.8060
Hilton Washington	202.483.3000
Fairmont Washington	202.429.2400
Watergate Hotel*	202.965.2300
Westin Embassy Row	202.293.2100
Westin Hotel	202.429.0100
William Penn House* (hostel)*	202.543.5560
Windsor Inn*	202.667.0300
Wyndham City Center	202.775.0800
www.expedia.com*	For your own investigation

*Reasonable Rates
**Student Discounts (based on availability)
***Summer Only