Location
Located in the heart of the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.—just three blocks from the U.S. Capitol Building, House and Senate offices, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, Eastern Market, and Folger Shakespeare library
Getting Here
201 4th Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003
By Train or Commuter Bus
Union Station is home to D.C.’s national and commuter train service as well as many regional bus companies. Union Station is a 1-mile walk from the WSC or a short Metrobus ride (Route 97). See below for more information on metro rail and bus.
By Plane
When flying into Washington Reagan (DCA), Washington Dulles (IAD), or Baltimore (BWI) airports metro and regional train service is offered to downtown D.C. DCA is the closest airport and is a short metro ride to the Capitol South or Eastern Market stations. See below for more information on metro rail and bus.
Getting Around
Metro Rail + Bus
The DC metro area’s public transportation agency, WMATA, runs the DC Metrorail and Metrobus system. In order to ride Metrorail or Metrobus, you must have a Metro card. These cards can be purchased online or from machines inside of the metrorail stations and cost $5 each. Trip prices vary based on distance and time and average trip costs are $4 each way.
To download a metro map, check trip routes, view stops and locations, or buy a metro card, visit www.wmata.com.
Stops near the Washington Seminar Center:
Circulator
DC also offers a limited service bus called the DC Circulator. The Circulator is free to ride at most times. If fares are in place, the regular Metrocard will be charged at $1 per ride.
The Circulator buses visit most of DC’s popular attractions. For routes, visit www.dccirculator.com/
Stops near the Washington Seminar Center:
Driving + Parking
The WSC has three parking spaces, each large enough to accommodate up to a 15-person van or vehicle no longer than 19 feet. Spaces are 8 feet wide. Vehicles that back into the space gain the foot over the parking stop. Spaces must be reserved in advance.
Vehicles must not extend into the alley, which is DC city property, that is identifiable by its concrete.
Vehicles too large for WSC parking may park at Union Station, which is eight blocks away.
Buses or vehicles towing trailers must follow Capitol Hill security protocols, review the protocols online here.