Location

Located in the heart of the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C.—just three blocks from the U.S. Capitol Building, House and Senate offices, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, Eastern Market, and Folger Shakespeare library

Getting Here

201 4th Street SE, Washington, D.C. 20003

By Train or Commuter Bus

Union Station is home to D.C.’s national and commuter train service as well as many regional bus companies. Union Station is a 1-mile walk from the WSC or a short Metrobus ride (Route 96). See below for more information on metro rail and bus.

By Plane

When flying into Washington Reagan (DCA), Washington Dulles (IAD), or Baltimore (BWI) airports metro and regional train service is offered to downtown D.C. DCA is the closest airport and is a short metro ride to the Capitol South or Eastern Market stations. See below for more information on metro rail and bus.

Getting Around

Metro Rail + Bus

Driving + Parking

The DC metro area’s public transportation agency, WMATA, runs the DC Metrorail and Metrobus system. To use or get information about the Metrorail or Metrobus, download a metro map, check trip routes, view stops and locations, or buy a metro card, visit www.wmata.com.

Stops near the Washington Seminar Center:

The WSC has three parking spaces, each large enough to accommodate up to a 15-person van or vehicle no longer than 19 feet. Spaces are 8 feet wide. Vehicles that back into the space gain the foot over the parking stop. Spaces must be reserved in advance.

  • Vehicles must not extend into the alley, which is DC city property, that is identifiable by its concrete. 

  • Vehicles too large for WSC parking may park at Union Station, which is eight blocks away.

  • Buses or vehicles towing trailers must follow Capitol Hill security protocols, review the protocols online here.