Subway Access to the Fort McNair Area

Getting to Fort McNair Using
the Washington, DC, Metro Subway System
and Virginia Railway Express (VRE)

Go to the Bus System's own Website, http://www.wmata.com/USINGMET/systemmap.htm

The DC subway system presents two options:

Option one, the DC Metro has a stop within strenuous walking distance of Fort McNair: the Green Line stop at Waterfront-SEU. The station exit is in front of a Safeway store on the north side of M Street. Cross M Street and walk down 4th Street. After several blocks, the road curves to the left and becomes P Street. The first right turn takes you to the Fort McNair gate.
Option two, the DC Metro and the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) have a stop at L'Enfant Plaza. Upon arrival at the L'Enfant Plaza stop, deboard and proceed to either the Federal Office Building (FAA) - 10A (FOB 10-A) or to the Department of Transportation Headquarters Building (HQ Bldg.). The DOT Shuttle stops at either location. You must present a government ID to board the Shuttle. Take the DOT Shuttle to the Coast Guard Headquarters Building (CGHQ), and walk Westward toward the side Ft. McNair Gate (must have a Proximity Card for entrance), or to the front Fort McNair gate (without Proximity Card).