Capital One Arena – Transportation

Capital One Arena is located in the middle of the Chinatown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Because of this busy, central location, visitors to Capital One Arena have many transportation options. Washington, D.C. has one of the most efficient and environmentally-friendly public transportation systems in the world.

One of the best choices when traveling to and from Capital One Arena is the city’s subway system, called the Metro. The Metro in Washington, D.C. is made of an expansive network of tunnels, and is one of the busiest systems in the country. In addition to affordable, public options, ridesharing services are also popular throughout the city. Because of this wide array of options, you won’t have trouble getting around.

When traveling to the Capital One Arena via public transportation, the Metro is your best bet. There are multiple stops surrounding the venue and one located directly underneath it.

  • The Gallery Place/Chinatown stop on the Metro line brings riders directly to Capital One Arena
    • This is one of the most popular stops, making it easy to spot
    • The Red, Green, and Yellow Metro lines all make stops at the Gallery Place/Chinatown stop
  • Capital One Arena is within walking distance to:
    • Judiciary Square stop, via the Red line
    • Metro Center, via the Red, Orange, Silver, and Blue lines
    • Archives-Navy Memorial Penn Quarter stations, via Green and Yellow lines
  • Regular Metro Hours:
    • Monday to Thursday: 5 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
    • Friday: 5 to 1 a.m.
    • Saturday: 7 to 1 a.m.
    • Sunday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Pricing varies on how far you are going and at what time of day

Ridesharing

  • Uber is the exclusive rideshare partner of the Washington Capitals, Wizards, and Capital One Arena.
  • Capital One Arena has created designated pick-up and drop-off areas, which can be found at:
    • 7th and H Street, Northwest
    • 7th and F Street, Northwest
    • 6th and F Street, Northwest
    • 6th and G Street, Northwest
    • 6th and H Street, Northwest
  • Lyft is also active in the area

Taxis

  • Capital One Arena recommends using TaxiFareFinder to compare rates of varying taxi companies depending on your location and intended trip.
  • Some of the most popular taxi companies include:
    • DC Yellow Cab
    • DC Taxi Service
    • Red Cab DC
    • V.I.P Cab Company
    • OnCabs Washington DC