The American University is located at Ward Circle, the intersection of Massachusetts and Nebraska Avenues, in the upper northwest section of Washington, D.C. If you are driving to American from elsewhere in Washington, be sure to get accurate directions to the university. Visitors arriving from outside the city may follow the directions given here.

By Car

From northeast of Washington (New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore), follow Interstate 95 south to Interstate 495, the Capital Beltway. Follow Interstate 495 west toward Silver Spring. See "From Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway)," below. From south or west of Washington (Norfolk, Richmond, Charlottesville), follow Interstate 95 north or Interstate 66 east to Interstate 495, the Capital Beltway. Follow Interstate 495 north. See "From Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway)," below.

From northwest of Washington, (Western Pennsylvania, western Maryland), follow Interstate 270 south. Where Interstate 270 divides, follow the right-hand branch toward northern Virginia (not towards Washington). Merge with Interstate 495, the Capital Beltway, and soon afterwards take exit 39, River Road. See "From Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway)," below.

From Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway), take exit 39 and carefully follow the signs for River Road (Maryland route 190) south toward Washington. Continue south on River Road to the fifth traffic light. Turn right onto Goldsboro Road (Maryland route 614). At the first traffic light, turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue (Maryland route 396). Continue on Massachusetts Avenue for about two miles, past the first traffic circle (Westmoreland Circle). About one mile further on (at the fourth traffic light), you will make a right turn into the Glover Gate entrance of The American University. As you enter into the University you will see the Abbey Joel Butler Pavilion and to your right is the Sports Center/Bender Arena. You can park in the parking garage for contests beginning after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, and anytime on the weekends. For contests starting before 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, visiting fans should park in the Nebraska Ave. parking lot across from campus.

By Bus or Metro

From Union Station, National Airport, or downtown Washington: Washington's Metro subway trains run Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to midnight; Saturday and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to midnight. The closest Metro stop to The American University is Tenleytown/AU (also called Tenley Circle) on the Red Line. Metro buses run regularly from Tenley Circle to American's campus, less than a mile away. Metro can give you information on specific routes and timetables for buses and subways. Call its information service at (202) 637-7000.