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» Using Mass Transportation in Washington DC

Below are suggested ways to get to American University using the Metro System from our 3 area airports. Metro in DC refers to both the bus and rail system. You may find it helpful to use Metro's trip planner located on their homepage. For more visitor related information, visit Metro's web page by clicking here.

Click here if you are traveling by train or bus to American University.

From Reagan National Airport:

Take either Metro's Yellow or Blue Line from Washington National Airport Station towards Mt Vernon Sq - Convention Center.
Transfer to Metro's Red Line at Gallery Place-Chinatown station heading towards Shady Grove.
Exit the Metro car at the Tenleytown-AU station.
Proceed up the first two sets of escalators and then left on to a third se t of escalators out of the station. Walk straight ahead towards the road and wait for the American University shuttle to bring you to campus.

From Dulles International Airport:

Take the Washington Flyer Coach Service bus from the airport to the West Falls Church Metro station.
Take Metro's Orange Line from West Falls Church-VT/UVA station heading towards New Carrollton.
Transfer to the Red Line at Metro Center station heading towards Shady Grove.
Exit the Metro car at the Tenleytown-AU station.
Proceed up the first two sets of escalators and then left on to a third se t of escalators out of the station. Walk straight ahead towards the road and wait for the American University shuttle to bring you to campus.

From Baltimore/Washington International Airport:

Take the Amtrak train or the MARK train from the airport to Union Station.
Take Metro's Red Line from Union Station heading towards Shady Grove.
Exit the Metro car at the Tenleytown-AU station.
Proceed up the first two sets of escalators and then left on to a third set of escalators out of the station. Walk straight ahead towards the road and wait for the American University shuttle to bring you to campus.

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Take Metro's B30 bus towards Greenbelt Metro Station.
Take Metro's Green Line to Fort Totten Metro Station and transfer to the Red Line.
Exit the Metro car at the Tenleytown-AU station.
Proceed up the first two sets of escalators and then left on to a third set of escalators out of the station. Walk straight ahead towards the road and wait for the American University shuttle to bring you to campus.

 

Traveling to American University by Train or Bus?

Taking Amtrak:

The Amtrak train travels from a variety of locations to Washington DC. The train will bring you to Union Station in DC.
Once at Union Station, take Metro's Red Line heading towards Shady Grove.
Exit the Metro car at the Tenleytown-AU station.
Proceed up the first two sets of escalators and then left on to a third set of escalators out of the station. Walk straight ahead towards the road and wait for the American University shuttle to bring you to campus.

Taking a Greyhound Bus:

The Greyhound Bus Terminal in Washington D.C. is located at 1005 1st St NE in DC directly behind Union Station, on Metrorail's Red Line.
Once at Union Station, take Metro's Red Line heading towards Shady Grove.
Exit the Metro car at the Tenleytown-AU station.
Proceed up the first two sets of escalators and then left on to a third set of escalators out of the station. Walk straight ahead towards the road and wait for the American University shuttle to bring you to campus.

Other:

*Please note that the following links are provided for your information only and that New Student Programs does not endorse any of the listed companies.

Super Shuttle shared ride airport ground transportation
www.supershuttle.com

Zipcar and Flexcar car sharing services
www.zipcar.com or www.flexcar.com


Buses from New York
www.dc2ny.com
www.boltbus.com
www.staticleap.com/chinatownbus/