By Metro
- Closest Metro stop: Capitol South (Orange/Blue Lines) - Exit station using main exit, walk approximately two blocks north on First Street SE.
- Alternative Stop: Union Station (Red Line) - .5 miles
Visit the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (external link) (WMATA) web site for additional information.
By Bus
Tour Bus Access to Capitol Grounds
Security measures have been implemented as part of continued efforts by the U.S. Capitol Police to enhance security within the Capitol complex. These measures restrict commercial bus access to U.S. Capitol grounds. Please read more from the Architect of the Capitol to prepare your tour bus for drop-off.
By Car
Visit MapQuest (external link) for turn-by-turn directions.
Thomas Jefferson Building
10 First Street, SE
Washington, DC 20540
James Madison Memorial Building
101 Independence Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20540
John Adams Building
Second Street SE, between Independence Avenue and East Capitol Streets
Parking Options
- Limited two-hour zone and metered parking on streets
- Public parking lots (closest is located at Union Station)
From Area Airports
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) – 4.4 miles, closest to the Library
- Shuttle service or taxi
- Subway (Metro) – blue line
Dulles International Airport (IAD) – 31.2 miles
- Shuttle service or taxi
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) – 32.4 miles
- Shuttle service or taxi
- Amtrak (external link) train to Union Station
- Maryland Commuter Rail (external link) (MARC) to Union Station
By Train
- Amtrak (external link) to Union Station
- Maryland Commuter Rail (external link) (MARC) to Union Station Virginia Railway Express (VRE) to Union Station
- Virginia Railway Express (external link) (VRE) to Union Station