How to park at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Driving directions
From Washington
From Northwest Washington: Take Wisconsin Avenue south to Reservoir Road. Turn right.
From Southeast Washington: Take Pennsylvania Avenue west to Independence Avenue. Bear left. Take Independence to 12th Street, NW and turn right. Take 12th Street to K Street and turn left. Follow K Street to Whitehurst Freeway. Turn left onto Canal Road. Stay in right lane. Bear right onto Foxhall Road. Turn right at Reservoir Road.
From Northeast Washington: Take Rhode Island Avenue west until it feeds into M Street. Take M Street to Wisconsin Avenue. Turn right onto Wisconsin Avenue. Take Wisconsin Avenue to Reservoir Road and turn left.
From Maryland
From I-270: Take I-270 south toward Washington. Exit Route 355 Wisconsin Avenue south. Take Wisconsin Avenue south to Reservoir Road. Turn right.
From I-95: Take I-95 south to I-495 west to Silver Spring. Exit Route 355 Wisconsin Avenue south to Washington. Take Wisconsin Avenue south to Reservoir Road. Turn right.
From Baltimore-Washington Parkway or Route 50 westbound: Take B-W Parkway or Route 50 west to New York Avenue. Take New York Avenue to L Street. Bear right. Turn left on 10th Street, NW and then right on K Street. Follow K Street to Whitehurst Freeway. Turn left onto Canal Road. Stay in the right lane. Bear right onto Foxhall Road. Turn right at Reservoir Road.
From Northern Virginia
From I-66: Take I-66 East to the Rosslyn-Key Bridge exit. Stay in the left lane and then make the third left onto Lynn Street and follow it over Key Bridge. Stay in the left lane across Key Bridge. Turn left onto Canal Road. Stay in the right lane. Bear right onto Foxhall Road. Turn right onto Reservoir Road.
From I-395: Take I-395 North. Exit Washington Boulevard to Rosslyn. Take Washington Boulevard and follow signs to Rosslyn and Key Bridge. Cross Key Bridge. Turn left onto Canal Road. Stay in the right lane. Bear right onto Foxhall Road. Turn right at Reservoir Road.
From Route 50 eastbound: Follow Route 50 east and take Rosslyn-Key Bridge exit. Follow signs to Key Bridge. Cross Key Bridge and turn left onto Canal Road. Stay in the right lane. Bear right onto Foxhall Road. Turn right at Reservoir Road.
From George Washington Parkway: Take the GW Parkway south. Exit Key Bridge. Cross bridge and turn left onto Canal Road. Stay in the right lane. Bear right onto Foxhall Road. Turn right at Reservoir Road.
Parking
Our valet attendants are helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during the valet car parking process in Garage 1.
Our valets maintain physical distancing when interacting with patients and each other. The use of PPE including masks and gloves, and the frequent use of hand sanitizer is included as part of their standard operations. Additionally, car seats are covered with disposable seat covers and steering wheels are covered with disposable steering wheel covers. These items are placed in the vehicle upon entry and only removed when the vehicle is returned. The covers are removed in front of the patient.
Entering the hospital campus
Patients and visitors must enter the hospital campus at Entrance 2 off Reservoir Road. After driving in Entrance 2, follow the road toward the Emergency Department and drive around the circle to access the patient and visitor parking garage.
For your convenience, we encourage valet parking. Limited self-parking is available.
Getting to the hospital from the parking garage
Once you’re inside the parking garage, take the elevator or stairs to the Hospital level (press the H button in the elevator). Proceed across the brick patio to enter the hospital via the glass doors. One of our “red coat” greeters will be available to help you find your destination.
Parking discounts
Parking discounts are available to patients and their families. Validations are required for all discounted patient and visitor parking. Validations are available at:
- Physician offices
- Registration desks
- Admissions
- Main building concierge desk
- Emergency room security (nights and weekends)
Pay for parking using your credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express), debit card (Visa, MasterCard), or cash.
Outpatients
For hourly/daily parking
Discounted patient parking ($3/first hour, $5/second hour, and third hour maximum for the day of $7) is available for patients. To receive this special rate, please obtain parking validation from the physician's office, point of service, or registration desk.
For continuing treatment (more than two visits per week)
A $3 per day parking pass can be purchased at the Parking Office located in the patient and visitor parking garage on Level 3. Patients should request a letter of authorization from the department or clinic, and are authorized to purchase as many passes as deemed necessary for treatment duration.
Inpatients
Discounted patient parking ($3/first hour, $5/second hour, and third hour maximum for the day of $7) is available for patients and their visitors.
After 4 days
A $3-per-day discounted parking pass can be purchased from the Parking Office located in the patient and visitor parking garage on Level 3.
After a 30-day consecutive stay
Two free parking passes per patient are available from the parking office located in the patient and visitor parking garage on Level 3. Additional passes can be purchased at the $3 discounted rate.
Vehicle restrictions at Canal Road campus entrance
Only patients of the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and patients participating in Yates Aquatic Therapy may use the Canal Road entrance, and they must have a document given to them by MedStar Georgetown to obtain access through this entrance.
Metro Access and paratransit services
All Metro Access and paratransit providers pick up and drop off at the West Wing circle via Entrance 2.
Oversized vehicles
Vehicles taller than 6 feet 2 inches (including vehicles that have been modified with large tires or accessories) will not safely fit inside the patient and visitor parking garage. Please use another way to arrive at the hospital. If you’re dropping off a patient, please enter the hospital campus via Entrance 2. Thank you for your cooperation.
Vehicle assistance
If you have trouble starting your car, please ask for assistance from a parking attendant. After 5:30 p.m., please call Protective Services at 202-444-3800.
Public transportation
Shuttle bus service/Georgetown University Transportation System (GUTS) is available for free for patients, visitors, and families to and from the Dupont Circle (Massachusetts Avenue and 20th Street) and Rosslyn Metro stations. Please note that the hospital's shuttle bus provider, Abe’s Transportation, will ask all staff, volunteers, and patients to present a valid ID (hospital ID, driver's license, or state ID, etc.) before they can use the shuttle bus. This process is required by Washington Metro Area Transit Authority. For the shuttle schedule, please visit transportation.georgetown.edu/guts.
Face coverings are required for all shuttle bus riders.
All shuttle buses enter the University campus via Canal Road and pick up and drop off passengers in the shuttle bus loop by the McDonough Gym.
Mini-shuttle bus service is available to assist people getting from the shuttle bus loop to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital at Georgetown University. The service provides three 10-seat mini-shuttle buses and will pick up and drop off passengers in two locations:
- McDonough Gym shuttle bus loop
- Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center circle
Hospital employees must show their ID badge when boarding. Patients or patient family members need to inform the driver that they are coming to the hospital for a medical reason.
Metrobus and Metrorail systems are very accessible and user friendly. Shuttle buses to the hospital are available at the Dupont and Roslyn metro stations. The D6 bus stops directly in front of the hospital.
For metro and bus schedules and locations, call METRO at 202-637-7000 or use their online Trip Planner.
Taxis and airport service buses can take you to the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Just tell the driver to enter at Entrance 2.
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Diamond Cab 202-387-6200
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Yellow Cab 202-544-1212
The Washington Flyer provides service to and from Dulles International Airport. For more information, call 703-685-1400.