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Driving Directions
From Virginia:
From Fairfax County and points west:
Follow I-66 until it becomes Constitution Avenue. Constitution is the southern boundary of Downtown. Taking a left turn on 12th Street will take you into the heart of Downtown.
From Richmond and points south:
Take I-95 north to I-395 north. Follow I-395 across the 14th St. Bridge. Stay to the right for the 12th Street exit. 12th Street goes under the National Mall and into Downtown.
From Maryland:
From Annapolis and points east:
Take Maryland Route 50 to New York Avenue. New York Avenue leads straight into Downtown.
From Baltimore and points north:
Take I-95 south. At the Capital Beltway (I-495), continue on I-95 south (towards Richmond) take Exit 22 onto the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. From the Parkway take the New York Avenue exit, and continue on New York Avenue into Downtown.
In the District:
From Northwest:
Take Connecticut Avenue to Dupont Circle. At the circle, get onto Massachusetts Avenue Eastbound. Massachusetts is the northern boundary of Downtown. Taking a right on 13th Street will lead you into the heart of Downtown.
From Northeast:
Take New York Avenue straight into Downtown.
From Southeast:
Take the 11th Street Bridge over the Anacostia River to the Southeast-Southwest Freeway (I-295). Take the 12th Street exit and proceed through the tunnel under the National Mall into Downtown.
From Southwest:
Take Seventh Street heading north across the National Mall and into Downtown.
Links for specific directions to:
MCI Center
Washington Convention Center
The Shakespeare Theatre
The Warner Theatre
The National Theater
Car Services
Car Share
Zipcar > Need an affordable way to get around the downtown area? Zipcar.com offers over 50 cars for short, quick trips around the downtown area. For information about reserving your Zipcar, visit their website at: www.zipcar.com or call 1-866-4ZIPCAR.
Flexcar > This service offers over 100 cars for your use. Located conveniently near Metro stops throughout the city, Flexcar helps make it easier for you to get to where you need to go. Their office is open Monday through Friday. For information about reserving your next Flexcar, visit their website at: www.flexcar.com or call 1-877-FLEXCAR.
Car Pool
Commuter Connections > Founded in 1974, the service connects the region by providing alternative forms of transportation for commuters. These services include carpool, vanpool, bike- to-work programs, and more. For information about this service, or an application, visit their website at: www.mwcog.org/commuter/ccindex.html
Car Rental
These car rental agencies serve the three surrounding airports in the Washington area. To reserve a car, visit their websites or reach them via telephone.
- Alamo: 1-800-327-9633 OR www.alamo.com
- Avis: 1-800-331-1212 OR www.avis.com
- Budget: 1-800-527-0700 OR www.budget.com
- Dollar: 1-800-800-4000 OR www.dollar.com
- Enterprise: 1-800-736-8222 OR www.enterprise.com
- Hertz: 1-800-654-3131 OR www.hertz.com
- National: 1-800-227-7368 OR www.nationalcar.com
- Thrifty: 1-800-367-2277 OR www.thrifty.com
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