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Using Metro to visit our Nation's Capital

Because parking in Washington, DC, is often expensive, inconvenient, and unavailable, the Metro System is a useful alternative. Parking is available at many Metro stops. Information is available online on the Metro System website.

For additional information concerning Metrobus, rail schedules, fares, parking, Bike-On-Rail program, and more, call 202-637-7000. To reach the Metro System administrative office, call 202-962-1234. Write to the Metro System at the following address: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, 600 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 2000.

Depending on your Central Pennsylvania departure point, use either the Glenmont or the Shady Grove Metro stop — each is an end station on the Metro's Red Line.

Directions to the Glenmont Metro Station (from Interstate 83 South)

  1. Take I-83 South toward Baltimore.
  2. Follow I-83 to I-695 West.
  3. Exit onto I-95 South.
  4. Follow I-95 S. to the I-495 West Exit (Capitol Beltway).
  5. Exit onto MD 97 North/Georgia Ave. (exit 31A) towards Wheaton.
  6. Watch for signs for Glenmont Metro Station on Georgia Avenue.

Directions to Capitol Hill from Glenmont Metro Station

  1. Board Metro at Glenmont Station.
  2. At Metro Center transfer to either the Blue or Orange Line in the direction of Addison Road or New Carrollton, respectively.
  3. Exit at the Capitol South Station.
  4. Use the stairways or escalators to exit the Metro Station, and turn Left onto 1st Street.
  5. At the end of the block, turn Left on C Street.
  6. Walk one block, and approach the Longworth House Office Building on the Right.
  7. Enter the building and use the hallway to the Left.
  8. Congressman Platts' office number is 1032.

Direction to Shady Grove Metro Station (from Route 15 South)

  1. Take Route 15 South to I-270 South.
  2. Follow I-270 to the I-370 East Exit.
  3. Proceed east for approximately 3 miles. Watch signs for station parking.

Directions to Capitol Hill from Shady Grove Metro Station

  1. Board at the Shady Grove Station.
  2. At Metro Center transfer to either the Blue line (towards Addison Road) or Orange line (towards New Carrollton).
  3. Exit at the Capitol South Station.
  4. When exiting the Metro Station, turn left onto 1st Street
  5. At the end of the block, turn left on C Street.
  6. Walk one block, and approach the Longworth House Office Building on the right.
  7. Enter the building and use the hallway to the left.
  8. Congressman Platts's office number is 1032.