There
are several means of public transportation within the Washington
Metropolitan area. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit
Authority MetroBus and Metrorail (subway) is a comfortable, clean,
state-of-the-art transportation system. For route
information call (202) 637-7000.
The Washington Metro is known as "America's Subway" and is considered
one of the very best in the world. It's the heart of Washington's
public transportation system. The rapid rail moves commuters throughout
the region. Five Metrorail lines, each marked with its own distinct
color, connect the District to Northern Virginia and Maryland. Travel
from one area to the next is convenient and affordable. The Metrobus is
designed to complement the Metrorail and offers more than 400 routes
and 10,000 bus stops..
The Metro Rail green line is located approximately two blocks from the
Washington Navy Yard-M Street Gate. The Metro Rail green
line also stops approximately one mile from the Naval Support Activity
Washington. Upon exit from the Metro station, transfer to
the W-9 Metro Bus. The W-9 only operates during peak rush hour
periods. Morning Rush: 0613-0836 - Evening Rush: 1526-1843.
During non-peak hours, take the A-8 Metro bus or the A-9 Metro bus (or
any "A" Metro bus) from Martin Luther King Avenue to Portland
Street. From Martin Luther King Avenue & Portland
Street, transfer to the W-4 Bolling AFB Metro bus.
There are several Taxi-Cab transportation services available in the
metropolitan area. For immediate service or advance
appointments call Diamond Cab Company, (202) 387-6200 or Yellow Cab
Company, (703) 549-2500 serving Reagan National, BWI, and Dulles
airports, and the entire metro and suburban area.