Public Transit Directions

Nearby Metro Stations

Commuters can also reach the Arts District via the Silver Spring Metro Station (F1, F4, F6, F8 hits Baltimore Ave & Jefferson St).

Our recommended routes

Thanks to MyGatewayArts.org:

  • From the South: Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood Station (Red Line): Take the 83 that runs directly through the Gateway Arts District and is your best route through the district. Alongside the 83, the T18 and 86 turn at 38th Avenue in Brentwood, and stops just one corner from the Gateway Arts Center.
  • From the North: College Park-U of MD Station (Green Line): Take the 83, 86, or The Bus Route 17/Route1Ride, Southbound towards Route Island Ave-Brentwood. The 83 runs directly through the Gateway Arts District to Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood. The Bus 17 runs directly through the Gateway Arts District to Mount Rainier Circle.
  • From the Northwest: The Prince George’s Station (Green Line): Take the 86 Southbound towards Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood. The 86 runs parallel then meets Rhode Island Ave. Prince George’s Station is a little over a mile’s walking distance away. Additional routes include the F1, F4, F6, and F8.
  • From the Southwest: West Hyattsville Station (Green Line): Take the F8 Eastbound towards Cheverly Station or The Bus 13 Southbound. The F8 turns right onto Rhode Island Avenue at Jefferson St. The Bus 13 runs both directions, running through Rhode Island Avenue. West Hyattsville Station is about a mile and a half’s walking distance. Additional routes include F1 and F2.
  • From the West: Riverdale Park MARC Station: The Arts District is less than a one mile walking distance of the Riverdale MARC station (Camden Line). Head west on Queenbury Road, then turn left onto Baltimore Avenue.