Directions

By Automobile

From Baltimore and Points North

  1. Take I-95 South to the Capital Beltway (I-495)
  2. Take Exit 23 (201 Kenilworth Avenue – Bladensburg/Greenbelt)
  3. Proceed South on 201 in the direction of “Greenbelt Road and Bladensburg”
  4. At the 4th light, turn right onto River Road
  5. Proceed to the traffic circle and take the first exit onto University Research Court
  6. 5825 University Research Court is on your right

From Baltimore and Points North, or Washington DC and points South, Via 295 (the Baltimore/Washington Parkway)

  1. Take 295 to its Northern intersection with the Capital Beltway (I-95/I-495)
  2. Exit at I-95 / I-495 North
  3. Stay in right lane
  4. Take Exit 23 (201 Kenilworth Avenue – Bladensburg/Greenbelt)
  5. Proceed South on 201 in the direction of “Greenbelt Road and Bladensburg”
  6. At the 4th light, turn right onto River Road
  7. Proceed to the traffic circle and take the first exit onto University Research Court
  8. 5825 University Research Court is on your right

From Virginia and Points South, Via MD Side of Capital Beltway (I-495) Recommended

  1. Take I-66 East or I-270 South to Capital Beltway (I-495)
  2. Go East on I-495 toward “Baltimore”
  3. Take Exit 23 (201 Kenilworth Avenue – Bladensburg/Greenbelt)
  4. Proceed South on 201 in the direction of “Greenbelt Road and Bladensburg”
  5. At the 4th light, turn right onto River Road
  6. Proceed to the traffic circle and take the first exit onto University Research Court
  7. 5825 University Research Court is on your right

From Bowie, Annapolis, and Points East, Via U.S. 50 West

  1. Take U.S. 50 West to the Capital Beltway (I-495)
  2. Go North on I-95/I-495 toward Baltimore
  3. Take Exit 23 (201 Kenilworth Avenue – Bladensburg/Greenbelt)
  4. Proceed South on 201 in the direction of “Greenbelt Road and Bladensburg”
  5. At the 4th light, turn right onto River Road
  6. Proceed to the traffic circle and take the first exit onto University Research Court
  7. 5825 University Research Court is on your right

From Washington, D.C. (Northwest/Southwest) Via 16th Street North

  1. Take 16th St. North 16th St. becomes Georgia Ave. North at Maryland/D.C. line
  2. Go East on the Capital Beltway (I-495) toward “Baltimore”
  3. Take Exit 23 (201 Kenilworth Avenue – Bladensburg/Greenbelt)
  4. Proceed South on 201 in the direction of “Greenbelt Road and Bladensburg”
  5. At the 4th light, turn right onto River Road
  6. Proceed to the traffic circle and take the first exit onto University Research Court
  7. 5825 University Research Court is on your right

By Train

Metrorail from Washington, D.C.

  1. Take the Red Line train (toward Glenmont); transfer at the Fort Totten station to the Green Line train (toward Greenbelt); get off at the College Park/University of Maryland station. The university’s Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the Metrorail station. The #109 bus drops off at University Research Court.
  2. Or take the Green Line train (toward Greenbelt); get off at the College Park/University of Maryland station and follow the shuttle bus instructions above.

MARC from Baltimore (Inner Harbor)

  1. Take the Camden Line train (toward Washington, D.C.)
  2. Get off at the College Park/University of Maryland station. The University’s Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the Metrorail station. The #109 bus drops off at University Research Court.

MARC from Baltimore (Penn Station/West Baltimore/BWI Airport)

  1. Take the Penn Line train (toward Washington, D.C.) and get off at Union Station.
  2. Transfer to the Metrorail system.
  3. Take the Red Line train (toward Glenmont). Transfer at the Fort Totten station to the Green Line train (toward Greenbelt). Get off at the College Park/University of Maryland station. The University’s Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the Metrorail station. The #109 bus drops off at University Research Court.

Amtrak

  • To Washington, D.C. (Union Station): Transfer to the Metrorail system. Get off at the College Park/University of Maryland station.
  • To New Carrollton, Maryland: Transfer to the Metrorail system, taking the Orange Line to the Green Line. Get off at the College Park/University of Maryland station.
     
    Once at College Park Metrorail station, the University’s Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the station. The #109 bus drops off at University Research Court.

By Plane

Reagan Washington National (DCA)

  • Located in Arlington, Virginia, this airport is located about 15 miles south of College Park. Travel can be slow through downtown Washington, D.C. during rush hours; approximate driving time is 40 minutes.
  • You can take the Metrorail from the airport. Take the Yellow Line (toward Mt. Vernon Square), transferring to the Green Line (toward Greenbelt), and get off at the College Park/University of Maryland station. The University’s Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the Metrorail station. The #109 bus drops off at University Research Court.
  • Super Shuttle is also a convenient option.
  • Taxi service from the airport to campus will cost approximately $40.00.

Baltimore-Washington International (BWI)

  • Located just outside Baltimore, this airport is approximately 25 miles north of College Park. Driving time is approximately 35 minutes.
  • MARC Train service is available from the BWI Rail Station to College Park Metrorail station. The University’s Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the College Park Metrorail station. The #109 bus drops off at University Research Court.
  • Super Shuttle is also a convenient option.
  • Taxi service from the airport to campus will cost approximately $35.00.

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

  • Located near Herndon, Virginia, this airport is about 35 miles southwest of College Park. Driving time is approximately one hour.
  • Bus service is available to take you to the West Falls Church Metrorail station where you will take the Orange Line (toward New Carrollton), transferring to the Green Line (toward Greenbelt), and get off at College Park/University of Maryland station. The University’s Shuttle-UM buses pick up university-bound passengers on the EAST side of the Metrorail station. The #109 bus drops off at University Research Court.
  • Super Shuttle is also a convenient option.
  • Taxi service from the airport to campus will cost approximately $55.00.