Public Transportation
Convenient for All
Washington, DC has an excellent public transportation system, and The Wharf is only a few minutes' walk from two Metro stations, including the city's largest transit hub, L'Enfant Plaza Station. Our free SW Shuttle runs all day to connect you to wherever you want to go.
Metro Stations
Waterfront Metro Station Green line
One block to Waterfront Metro: Head southeast on Maine Avenue SW, which turns into M Street SW. After one block, the domed entrance to the Metro will be on your left, near 4th Street SW.
L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station Blue, Orange, Silver, Green, Yellow lines
8-minute walk to L’Enfant Plaza Metro: Head north on 7th Street SW, turn right onto D St. SW, and the Metro will be on your right. You can also ride between The Wharf and L'Enfant Plaza Metro station on our free SW Shuttle. The SW Shuttle picks up passengers on 7th St SW at Maryland Ave SW.
View the real-time Metro schedule
Bus Lines
CirculatorEastern Market-L'Enfant Plaza Line: eastbound and westbound stops on Maine Ave. SW at 9th St SW.
5214th Street Line: Takoma Metro Station to L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station, with eastbound stop at Maine Ave. SW in front of CVS, and westbound stop at 9th St. SW and Maine Ave. SW
74Convention Center–Southwest Waterfront Line: Washington Convention Center to Fort McNair
P6Anacostia–Eckington Line: Anacostia Metro Station to Rhode Island Ave. Metro Station
Train Stations
L'Enfant Plaza StationService on Virginia Railway Express (VRE) (8-minute walk)
Union StationService on Amtrak and Maryland Area Rail Commuter (MARC) (4 Metro stops from L'Enfant Plaza or a 9-minute drive)