Located downtown in the heart of our nation’s capital, it’s easy to find your way to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from any corner of the city, by whichever means of transportation suits you best. Check out the location of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and the surrounding area. Use the filter to find nearby parking, transportation, dining, and attractions. Please click here to view the area map.
Metro (Public Transportation)
The Convention Center sits atop the Mt. Vernon Square/7th Street-Convention Center station served by Metro's Green and Yellow lines. Alternatively, take the Red Line to the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station which is a 5 minute walk from the Convention Center.
Visit WMATA.com or call (202) 637-7000 for maps, schedules and more information on traveling by metro or bus.
Train (Amtrak)
Amtrak serves DC's Union Station and is connected to the DC Metro on the Red Line.
Vehicle
Whether you’re driving yourself or using a rideshare service, Google Maps can help get you here. Multiple parking garages are located around the Convention Center with hourly and daily rates.
Walking
You’ll quickly find that DC is one of the most walkable and bikeable cities in the nation. If you’re staying nearby, strolling or pedaling will get you here soon enough!
Ride Share
Attendees also have the options of using Lyft and Uber to get around town.