How do I get to the U.S. Capitol?

There are multiple transportation methods to get to and from Capitol Hill. Please see below for more details. Additional information may be accessed on the Getting to Capitol Hill page.

Metro (subway)
There are three Metro stops within walking distance of the U.S. Capitol:

Capitol South – Located at First Street between C and D Streets, SE
Federal Center, SW – Located at the southwest corner of Third and D Streets, SW
Union Station – Located at First Street, NW, and Massachusetts Avenue

Bicycle
Bike racks are located on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol; by each of the House Office Buildings; between the Russell and Dirksen Senate Office Buildings; and near the entrance to the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center along First Street, SE, and First Street, NE.

Car
There is minimal public parking available near the U.S. Capitol. The nearest public parking facility is at Union Station, to the north of the U.S. Capitol. Metered street parking can be found along the Mall to the west of the Capitol Complex, and along South Capitol Street.

Bus
The Metrobus system has multiple routes that include stops near the U.S. Capitol, as well as the DC Circulator having two routes (Union Station – Navy Yard Route and National Mall Route) include stops near the U.S. Capitol.