CFAS is located in the Eckington Community. Close landmarks include XM Radio headquarters, Home Depot shopping center, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, and the Mckinley Technical High School. Convenient access to both the Metro Train and Bus system. Closest Metro Station is Rhode Island, NE, Red Line. Street Parking is available at CFAS.
Getting to CFAS
From the West, I-66:
I-66 from Virginia empties onto Constitution Avenue. Continue east on Constitution Avenue and turn left on 6th Street, NW. Turn right on E Street, NW. Turn left on North Capitol Street. Drive approximately 1/2 mile and turn right on Rhode Island Avenue, NE. Drive approximately 4 blocks. Turn right on 4th street, NE. Travel 4 blocks and you will soon see 1933 on your left.
From the South, I-95:
When I-95 intersects the Capital Beltway in Springfield, Virginia, follow I-395 North. After crossing the Potomac River, take the "Route 1 North" exit. The road becomes 14th Street, NW. Turn right on Constitution Avenue. Turn left on 6th Street, NW. Turn right on E Street, NW. Turn left on North Capitol Street. Drive approximately 1/2 miles and turn right on Rhode Island Avenue, NE. Drive approximately 4 blocks. Turn right on 4th street, NE. Travel 4 blocks and you will soon see 1933 on your left.
From the East, Route 50:
Take Route 50 West (becomes New York Avenue) and exit on your right on to South Dakota Avenue. After approximately 1.3 miles, turn left onto Rhode Island Aveneue. Follow Rhode Island Avenue to 4th Street, NE, and make a left turn. Travel 4 blocks and you will soon see 1933 on your left.
From the Northwest, I-70 to I-270:
From Frederick, Maryland, take Exit 53, I-270 South to Washington. I-270 divides. Take the 495 East, Silver Spring/College Park exit (two left lanes). You will eventually feed onto the beltway, I-495. Continue on I-495 and take Exit 22 B, the Baltimore/Washington Parkway. Continue traveling south on the Parkway and exit at Route 50 West. Take the South Dakota Avenue exit. After approximately 1.3 miles, turn left onto Rhode Island Aveneue. Follow Rhode Islan Avenue to 4th Street, NE, and make a left turn. Travel 4 blocks and you will soon see 1933 on your left.
From the North, I-95 to I-495:
Follow I-95/I-495 South to Exit 22B, the Baltimore/Washington Parkway. Continue traveling south on the Parkway and exit at Route 50 West. Take the South Dakota Avenue exit. After approximately 1.3 miles, turn left onto Rhode Island Aveneue. Follow Rhode Island Avenue to 4th Street, NE, and make a left turn. Travel 4 blocks and you will soon see 1933 on your left.
From Amtrak at Union Station:
Metro (recommended): Take a red line train (direction of Glenmont) two stops to the Rhode Island Avenue station. Exit to the left when leaving the station.
Taxi: Cab fare from Union Station to CFAS is approximately $7. CFAS's street address is 1933 4th street, NE.
FROM VARIOUS AIRPORTS:
Visitors to CFAS arriving from local airports have a variety of choices in getting to campus. Rental cars, taxis and mass transit are all available to whisk visitors to CFAS and downtown D.C. in about an hour.
From Washington Metro
Exit Rhode Island train station (Metro)
Go to the left on Rhode Island Avenue toward downtown DC
Travel four blocks, then make a left turn on to 4th street, NE.
Travel approximately 4 blocks on 4th Street to 1933 Unit G, 4th Street, NE
Approximately 13 minutes to walk from the Rhode Island Metro Station
* There is a bus stop 1/3 block away from CFAS on 4th Street. Take the P6 bus.
Baltimore/Washington International (BWI):
Visitors to CFAS arriving at BWI on a weekday, can take the Marc train to Washington's Union Station. From there board Metro's Red Line, in the Direction of Glenmont, and take it to the Rhode Island Avenue stop.
Travel Time: approximately 70 minutes
Cost: $8
Visitors to CFAS arriving at BWI on a weekend, who wish to arrive by rail, need to take Amtrak to Union Station. From there board Metro's Red Line, in the Direction of Glenmont, and take it to the Rhode Island Avenue stop.
Travel Time: approximately 70 minutes
Cost: $14.50
The Super Shuttle is another great way to access CFAS from BWI. The super shuttle whisks you away from the terminal and delivers you to your destination in about 45 minutes. Prices vary, but the average price for a trip to CFAS is $31 for the 1st person $11 each additional person.
Avis, Alamo, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty have operations at BWI
Taxis from BWI to CFAS are approximately $55 each way with a travel time of 45 minutes.
Dulles International (IAD):
Washington Flyer is an affordable and expedient way to travel from Dulles to Washington. Leaving every thirty minutes Washington Flyer delivers visitors to the West Falls Church Metro Station connecting them to Metrorail. Continue on the Metro to the Brookland/CUA station on the Red line. The trip from Dulles to CFAS via Washington Flyer is approximately 70 minutes and will cost approximately $11.50 a person plus metro fare.
The Super Shuttle is a convenient way to access CFAS from Dulles. Picking you up at the terminal the Super Shuttle delivers you to CFAS in about an hour. Prices vary, but the average price for a trip to CFAS is $33 for the 1st person $11 each additional person.
Taxis are also available. Travel time is 50 minutes and one way fare will run about $50.
Reagan National (DCA):
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is the closet airport to Catholic University. Upon arrival visitors can take a taxi, Metrorail or rental car to reach campus.
Metro is the fastest and easiest way to reach campus. Travelers take Metro's Yellow Line to Gallery Pl-Chinatown transfer to the Red Line, in the direction of Glenmont, and arrive at the Rhode Island Avenue metro stop.
Travel Time: Approximately 30 minutes
Cost: $1.70 off peak, $2.10 peak
Taxis from National to CFAS are approximately $18 each way with an approximate travel time of 20 minutes.