Ways to

Washington, D.C.

from George Mason University

Your Trip to Washington, D.C. is Easy!

Shuttle Options

Free with George Mason ID

Track the Shuttle via TransLoc App

From Fairfax Campus

Take the free George Mason Shuttle Sandy Creek/Vienna Metro route or the CUE Bus on campus and get off at the Vienna Metro Station.
Hop on the Orange Line heading toward the Largo Town Center.
Get off at the Metro Center station (about 12 stops).
Explore the capital and its vibrant culture!

From SciTech Campus

Take the free George Mason Shuttle Fairfax/SciTech route at SciTech Campus and get off at the Fairfax Campus Sandy Creek Transit Center.
Get on the Sandy Creek/Vienna Metro route or the CUE Bus on campus and get off at the Vienna Metro Station.
Hop on the Orange Line heading toward the Largo Town Center.
Get off at the Metro Center station (about 12 stops).
Explore the capital and its vibrant culture!

From Mason Square

Head southwest on Fairfax Drive toward N Kenmore Street. Walk three blocks to enter the Virginia Square Metro Station on the left side across the street.
Hop on the Orange/Silver Line heading toward the New Carrollton/Downtown Largo.
Get off at the Metro Center station (about 7 stops).
Explore the capital and its vibrant culture!

Carpool with Patriots

Ride Together, Cheer Louder!

Connect with Mason Nation on Mason Commutes—the go-to platform for sharing rides and planning your trip to Washington, D.C. Propose a carpool or request a ride, and let’s go explore places together!

How to Rideshare

Log on to Mason Commutes

Visit the Mason Commutes portal and log on with your George Mason credentials. If this is your first time logging in to the portal, follow the prompts to complete your profile setup and enter your preferred contact methods for ride requests.

Propose A Trip

Click on the link “Rideshare Dashboard” and select “I’m a Driver” to enter your trip details, including:

Trip date and time
Pickup and drop-off locations
Available seats or passenger limit
Cost per ride (optional)
Additional information

After completing the trip details, click “Save” and post the trip details. You will receive messages on the MasonCommutes portal when a George Mason member is interested in ridesharing.

Find A Ride

Click on the link “Rideshare Dashboard” and select “I’m a Passenger” to enter your trip details, including:

Trip date and time
Pickup and drop-off locations

After completing the trip details, available rides in the area will be shown. Click on the ride for more information, including contacting the driver via the portal and requesting trip dates.

Rent a Zipcar

Zip to the Capital

Head to the Rappahannock Parking Deck or Lot R on Fairfax Campus to grab a Zipcar, rally your friends for a quick trip to Washington, D.C.

How It Works

Bike Around the Capital

Two Wheels, One Goal

Put your bike on the bike rack and hop on the free George Mason Shuttle Fairfax/Mason Square route. Hop off the bus at Mason Square and enjoy a scenic ride around the capital while staying active and eco-friendly.

Don't Own A Bike?

No problem! Check out an e-bike from 800+ Capital Bikeshare bike stations available around the area, and you can still zip your way in style and speed. Get your discounted $25 student annual membership and enjoy unlimited rides for as low as $8 per day.