Catholic University of America - Transportation

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It’s Washington, D.C., so transportation is not a problem. The Metro is awesome—it's a simpler, cleaner New York City subway. It allows students to explore the city frontways, sideways, and every which way they desire because there are so many Metro stops spread throughout the city. Students can survive without the pangs of having a car, looking for gas, and finding parking within the city. The only problem is that it is not open 24 hours like other big cities with underground transportation, but other than that, it is ideal for college students who can take the Metro to work, shops, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and much more.

For long-range travel, there are three nearby airports, so students have the luxury of picking between many airlines. There are plenty of bus and train services for students who prefer the scenic route. For basic transportation, taxicabs are moderately priced when students are out and about late at night. But overall, the best part about D.C. transportation is the Metro.

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way2cuteforu

'14

Forensic Psychology

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METRO!

CUA has its own metro stop! It gets you to any place you need to go. It's fairly cheap and very easy! Students planning on attending school at CUA can definitely survive without a car.

Jun 10, 2011

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97jackson

'13

Economics

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Metro Stop on Campus

The Metro will be your best friend during your time at CUA. It is one of the two DC schools blessed to have a stop right on campus. Fares are reasonably low if you're heading into the center city, and almost all major attractions are accessible via the system (huge exception: Georgetown). You'll have to put up with bumps, delays, and poor customer service, but it'll get you from point A to point B.

There's also a new Capital Bikeshare stand near campus. You can rent a bike by the hour and return it at any Bikeshare location in the city. DC is a very cyclist-friendly town; the new Metropolitan Branch Trail, which will extent from Silver Spring to the Capitol when it's completed, goes right past campus.

Oct 15, 2010

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bbpetro

'08

Art History

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Very Convenient

The metro is located right next to campus, so it's easy to jump on and go anywhere in the city. The metro goes directly to the train station and airports, so it's not hard to get on a bus, train or plane. On campus transportation could be a lot better, but there's not much need for it anyway, because everything is within walking distance.

Sep 04, 2010

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Escort Services
(202) 319-5111
Evening and early morning hours when the buses aren't running

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Campus Bus

There is no fee, but students must show their Cardinal cards.

(202) 319-5111

Shuttle Service: Monday–Friday 4 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

Loop Service: Daily 5 p.m.–12:25 a.m.

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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro)

The Brookland-CUA (red line) Metro stop is located right off campus.

(202) 962-1234 (General)

(202) 637-1328 (Customer Service)

(202) 637-7000 (Customer Info)

600 5th St., NW

www.wmata.com

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Reagan National (DCA)

Metro is the fastest and easiest way to reach campus. Travelers take Metro's Yellow Line to Gallery Place-Chinatown and transfer to the Red Line in the direction of Glenmont and arrive at the Brookland-CUA Metro stop. Travel time is approximately 30 minutes. The Metro cost is $1.70 off peak, $2.10 peak. By taxi, the cost is approximately $20 each way with an approximate travel time of 20 minutes.

Thomas Ave. & Abingdon

(703) 417-8000

www.mwaa.com/reagan/reagan.htm

Dulles International (IAD)

Washington Flyer is an affordable way to travel from Dulles to Washington. Leaving every 30 minutes, Washington Flyer delivers visitors to the West Falls Church Metro Station, which then allows riders to continue on the Metro to the Brookland/CUA station on the Red line. The trip from Dulles to Catholic via Washington Flyer is approximately 70 minutes and will cost approximately $12 a person, plus Metro fare. The Super Shuttle is another convenient way to access CUA from Dulles. Picking up people at the terminal, the Super Shuttle offers services to CUA in about an hour. Prices vary, but the average price for a trip to CUA is $33 for the first person and $11 for each additional person. By taxi, travel time is 50 minutes and a one-way fare will run about $50.

45020 Aviation Dr., Sterling, VA 20166-7506

(703) 572-2700

www.mwaa.com/dulles/dulles.htm

Baltimore/Washington International (BWI)

CUA visitors arriving at BWI on a weekday can take the Marc train to Washington's Union Station. From there, board Metro's Red Line in the direction of Glenmont, and take it to the Brookland/CUA Metro stop. Travel time is approximately 70 minutes while the cost is $8. CUA visitors arriving on a weekend can take Amtrak to Union Station. From there, board Metro's Red Line in the direction of Glenmont, and take it to the Brookland/CUA Metro stop. Travel time is approximately 70 minutes with a cost of $14.50. If traveling by taxi, the cost is approximately $55 each way with a travel time of 45 minutes.

Aviation Blvd. & Elm Rd.

(410) 859-7111

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Greyhound

1005 First St. NE

(202) 289-5141

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Amtrak

50 Massachusetts Ave. NE (Union Station)

(800) USA-RAIL

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