Getting to The Jefferson, DC
Contact Details
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in 3:00 p.m.
Check-out 11:00 a.m.
Closest Metro Stations
Farragut North (Red Line)
McPherson Square (Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines)
It is a landmark address, and a graceful way to begin a stay in the capital. Three airports serve Washington, and each connects to the hotel by Metro, train, or car.
- Reagan National is the closest and the simplest route.
- Dulles is also a useful second option, which now has its own Metro line.
- BWI links to the city by railroad through Union Station.
How to Reach Us from Each Airport and Station
By Metro from Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport sits about four miles from downtown and is the only Washington airport with a Metro station connected to the terminal. Two pedestrian bridges link the station to Level 2 of Terminal 2, near security and gates. From Terminal 1, follow the signs to the walking path or shuttle bus to the station.
The ride to downtown typically takes under 20 minutes, and the Blue Line brings you close to the hotel without a transfer:
- 1. Board a Blue Line train toward Downtown Largo.
- 2. Ride to McPherson Square. There is no need to change trains.
- 3. Exit the station and walk north toward 16th and M Streets.
If a Yellow Line train arrives first, ride it to Gallery Place and transfer to the Red Line toward Shady Grove for two stops to Farragut North. At the faregates, tap a contactless credit or debit card, or use a SmarTrip card.
Prefer to drive?
The trip from Reagan National usually takes 10 to 20 minutes outside rush hour and 25 to 35 minutes at peak times.
How Far Is Dulles Airport from Washington, DC?
Washington Dulles International Airport is about 26 miles west of downtown, in Northern Virginia. The drive to The Jefferson, DC takes roughly 35 to 60 minutes depending on traffic, so it helps to plan around the time of day, especially on weekday evenings.
By Train from Dulles to DC
Since November 2022, Metro’s Silver Line has run directly from Dulles into the city. The Dulles station sits on the north side of the main terminal, connected by a covered walkway with moving sidewalks, so the whole journey stays out of the weather.
Silver Line trains pass through downtown without a transfer. Ride to McPherson Square, or to Farragut West if you prefer, then continue a short distance north to the hotel. The ride to Metro Center takes about 53 minutes, with daytime trains roughly every 12 minutes. Allowing for baggage claim and the walk to the platform, plan on about 90 minutes from landing to downtown.
Driving from Dulles
A car is the most direct and simplest option if you are traveling with plenty of luggage or arriving late at night, when trains run less often. Taxis and rideshares pick up at the airport, and our address will bring you straight to the 16th Street entrance.
Arriving from BWI Airport or Union Station
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is roughly 30 to 35 miles from the city center. Amtrak and MARC trains run from the BWI rail station to Union Station, and the full trip into downtown usually takes 60 to 90 minutes. By car, allow 45 to 75 minutes.
Union Station is also where Amtrak trains arrive along the Northeast Corridor. From there, The Jefferson, DC is under 15 minutes away by car, or you can take the Red Line from Union Station to Farragut North with no transfer.
Driving and Parking
Set your GPS to 1200 16th Street NW. The hotel faces 16th Street at the corner of M Street, and valet parking is available, so you can hand over the keys at the door and head straight inside.
Guests planning to drive can book the Park and Stroll package, which includes overnight accommodations, overnight parking, and a $50 daily food and beverage credit. It is subject to availability and cannot be combined with other offers.
Once You Arrive
Most of Washington is within reach on foot from 16th and M. The White House is three blocks south, Dupont Circle and the 14th Street corridor are close by, and the National Geographic Museum of Exploration is just across M Street. For anything farther, Farragut North and McPherson Square put the Red, Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines within walking distance.
Questions before you travel? Reach out to the team for support or any unanswered questions at (202) 448-2300 or information@jeffersondc.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Take a Blue Line train toward Downtown Largo to McPherson Square with no transfer, then walk north to 16th and M Streets. The ride to downtown typically takes under 20 minutes.
Dulles is about 26 miles west of downtown Washington. The drive takes roughly 35 to 60 minutes depending on traffic.
Yes. Metro’s Silver Line runs from the Dulles airport station into downtown with no transfer. The ride to Metro Center takes about 53 minutes, and McPherson Square and Farragut West are the closest Silver Line stops to The Jefferson, DC.
Reagan National Airport is the closest, about four miles from downtown, with a Metro station connected to Terminal 2.
Farragut North on the Red Line and McPherson Square on the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines are the closest stations to the hotel at 16th and M Streets.
Check-in begins at 3:00 p.m. and check-out is at 11:00 a.m.