Plane

Three major airports link Washington, D.C. with the rest of the country and the world.  Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport and Baltimore-Washington International Airport all have limo, cab or Metro services available that will connect with the National Mall.

Car

Interstates 66 and 395 provide access to the Mall from the south. Interstate 495, New York Avenue, Rock Creek Parkway, George Washington Memorial Parkway, and the Cabin John Parkway provide access from the North. Interstate 66, Route 50 and 29 provide access from the West. Routes 50, 1, and 4 provide access from the East.

Public Transportation

There are several metro train routes from the suburban areas surrounding the city. The Smithsonian Metro stop comes out on the National Mall.

General visitor parking is available along Ohio Drive between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials.  See the Map section for a detailed understanding of these areas.