A convergence of transit options on the Potomac River’s Southwest waterfront make the new L’Enfant Plaza a natural nexus of professional and leisure activity. L’Enfant Plaza is the only destination served by five of D.C.’s Metrorail lines, and is easily accessed by every major thoroughfare, including I-395, the Southeast Southwest Freeway and Independence Avenue – making it one of the most accessible destinations in D.C. for both office workers and tourists who are visiting the nation’s capital. Commuters are also just minutes away from catching the next train at the on-site Metro station, the VRE just 2 blocks away, or nearby Union Station only 10 minutes away.



Getting Here

Metro & Walking

Five of the six Washington, D.C. subway lines converge at the L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station, making it easily accessible from every corner of the city. From L’Enfant Plaza commuters, business travelers and tourists can quickly and easily reach all of their metropolitan destinations. L’Enfant Plaza is steps from Washington, D.C.’s National Mall where the majority of the city’s monuments and museums are located. It is also an 15 minute walk from Capitol Hill and just a block from the Potomac River’s Southwest Waterfront.



Exiting L’Enfant Plaza Metro

Upon exiting the L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station, please proceed to the L’Enfant Plaza Mall Concourse, 9th & D Streets Exit up the escalator to enter the L’Enfant Plaza shopping and dining area.

Driving & Parking

L’Enfant Plaza is happy to work with Ace Parking Online Reservations for easy parking. Just pick the days you’ll need parking, pre-pay and print the reservation (or get it on your smartphone) to reserve your spot today.

Tour Buses

Tour buses welcome! L’Enfant Plaza offers easy access to Washington’s top monument sites, shops, and restaurants. Please call 202.485.3350 for more information.