ADA Shuttle Service for Inauguration Day
The District of Columbia is committed to ensuring accessibility for all attendees during the Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2025. To support individuals with mobility challenges and older adults, the District will provide a dedicated ADA Shuttle Service to facilitate safe and convenient transportation.
Importance of ADA Shuttle Services
The ADA Shuttle Service plays a vital role in making the event inclusive and accessible. It ensures that everyone can participate fully in this historic event without barriers.
Service Details
- Eligibility: The ADA Shuttle Service is available for individuals with mobility issues and older adults.
- Route: The shuttle will operate from RFK Stadium Lot 8 to E Street SW, just east of 7th Street SW.
- Operating Hours: Service begins at 4:00 AM from RFK Lot 8, with the last vehicle departing E Street SW at 9:00 PM.
- Frequency: Shuttles will operate approximately every 10 to 15 minutes throughout the day.
Airports
Passengers at Reagan National and Dulles International Airports should be prepared for additional crowds and congestion from Friday, January 17, through Tuesday, January 21, for the 2025 presidential inauguration that is expected to bring an influx of passengers to both Washington, D.C., airports. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend travelers will also contribute to increased passenger loads. Traffic volumes and wait times may be greater than usual during this timeframe. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has published Travel Tips for 2025 Inauguration Visitors, which can be viewed here.
DC Streetcar
DC Streetcar will operate on an extended schedule on January 20, with service from 4:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Regular service hours will resume on January 21, 2025.
Capital Bikeshare
Capital Bikeshare offers a convenient and eco-friendly way to navigate Washington, DC, especially during special events like the Presidential Inauguration.
Getting Around During the Inauguration
Due to heightened security measures and large crowds expected during the inauguration, the downtown areas will have restrictions affecting transportation, including Capital Bikeshare services.
Station Closures: Stations within the National Mall area and other secure zones may be temporarily closed. Use the Capital Bikeshare app to find other nearby stations:
- Independence Ave & L'Enfant Plaza SW/DOE
- Jefferson Dr & 14th St SW
- 4th St & Madison Dr NW
- 10th St & Constitution Ave NW
- Smithsonian-National Mall / Jefferson Dr & 12th St SW
- Columbus Circle / Union Station
- 1st & D St SE
- Washington & Independence Ave SW/HHS
- Constitution Ave & 2nd St NW/DOL
- 17th & G St NW
- 10th & E St NW
- 14th & D St NW / John A Wilson Building
- 4th & C St SW
- 15th St & New York Ave NW
- 15th St & Constitution Ave NW
- 9th St & Pennsylvania Ave NW
- 15th St & Pennsylvania Ave NW
- 17th St & New York Ave NW
Planning Your Trip
- Check for Updates: Before your trip, review the latest information on station availability and service adjustments on the Capital Bikeshare website, social media accounts, or through the app.
- Be Aware of Road Closures: Anticipate road closures and parking restrictions throughout DC. Plan your route accordingly to avoid inconveniences.
- Consider Public Transportation: Given the expected disruptions, public transportation may be a more efficient option for accessing downtown areas during the inauguration.
- For detailed information on plans and pricing, visit the Capital Bikeshare website.
MARC Train
MARC Train is anticipating a significant increase in ridership between January 18 and January 20, 2025 for the Presidential Inauguration and other events in Washington, DC. MARC Train will accommodate as many passengers as possible, however riders should note boarding on trains will be stopped once trains reach a safe capacity. For more information, please visit MARC Train - 2025 Presidential Inauguration and Washington, DC events
Official Parking for the 2025 Presidential Inauguration
Charter Bus Parking Locations at RFK Stadium and Select Metro Station Parking Lots
USP Parking offers a convenient and secure parking solution for buses attending the 2025 Presidential Inauguration at both RFK Stadium and select Metro station parking lots. USP Parking is providing mandatory motorcoach parking reservations on behalf of the District of Columbia and the 2025 Inauguration Planning Committee.
All charter buses and motorcoaches seeking to bring Inauguration attendees must reserve through USP Parking for assigned parking spaces and receive a parking pass or confirmation number. Specific parking locations, pricing, and logistical information can be found by clicking the Book Now / Reserve Your Spot button and will be shared via each parking pass.
Charter bus passengers should expect to take the Metro to reach the Inauguration. Attendees are strongly encouraged to purchase their metro fare in advance to reduce delays. It is fast and easy by adding SmarTrip to a mobile device, downloading the SmarTrip app, or pre-purchasing a SmarTrip card. For more information, visit https://www.wmata.com/fares/index.cfm.
Rideshare & Taxicabs
On Monday, January 20, 2025, for-hire vehicle drivers, including taxicabs and rideshare services (Uber and Lyft), should expect heightened security measures, road closures, and restrictions near the U.S. Capitol, National Mall, and other federal landmarks in the District.
Additionally, due to special events, Union Station will be closed to traffic, including taxicabs, rideshare (Uber and Lyft), limousines, buses, and trains beginning at 5 pm. All incoming bus and train service will be suspended at 4 pm.
Pick Up Drop-Off (PUDO) Zones have been designated in alternate areas to ensure that passengers can be transported to their destinations. When traveling via rideshare or taxicabs, note the following designated pick up / drop off locations closest to the Inauguration:
Rideshare Locations:
- The Wharf: 9th and Maine Ave. SW (South side)
- The Wharf (Additional): 700 Block of 7th St. SW (North side)
- Waterfront Metro Station: 1100 4th Street SW (East and West side)
- McPherson Square Metro/The White House: 1000 Vermont Ave NW (East and West side)
- Union Station: 800 New Jersey Ave NW (East and West side)
- RFK: 1800 Constitution Ave NE (South side)
- Convention Center: 1400 7th Street NW (East and West side)
Taxicab Locations:
- The Wharf: 800 Maine Ave. SW (4+ spaces)
- Capital Hilton: 1001 16th St NW (3 spaces)
- Mayflower Hotel: 1127 Connecticut Ave NW (10 spaces)
- Watergate Hotel: 2650 Virginia Ave NW (3 spaces)
- Kennedy Center: 700 Block of New Hampshire Ave NW / Jamal Khashoggi Way NW (Southbound side)
- RFK: 1800 Constitution Ave NE (north side)
*Existing Taxicab stands located outside the USSS perimeter will remain operational.
WMATA’s Inauguration Information
Per the request of United States Secret Service and United States Capitol Police, Metrorail will open at 4 a.m. and close at midnight on Inauguration Day (Monday, January 20) to accommodate crowds.
On Inauguration Day, Metro will run more service between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. with Red Line trains arriving every 4 minutes and all other lines will have trains arriving every 8 minutes. The Yellow Line will also be extended to Greenbelt for additional service.
Additionally, several stations will be closed, and trains will bypass these stations for security reasons from Sunday, January 19, at 8 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21:
- McPherson Square (Blue, Orange, Silver lines)
- Federal Triangle (Blue, Orange, Silver lines)
- Smithsonian (Blue, Orange, Silver lines)
- Mt. Vernon Square (Green, Yellow lines)
- Archives (Green, Yellow lines)
In addition, the following station will be closed on January 20:
- Pentagon (Blue, Yellow lines)
In addition, certain station entrances will be closed Sunday, January 19 at 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21:
- Metro Center: 13th and G St. and 12th and F St. entrances
- Farragut West: 18th and I St. entrance
Some stations will be closed select hours due to Inaugural events:
- Judiciary Square: F Street/National Building Museum entrance closes at 4 p.m. on January 19 and will reopen at 5 a.m. on January 20
- Metro’s Union Station Metrorail Station will not be accessible via the Amtrak/Union Station entrance starting at 4 p.m. on January 19 through 5 a.m. on January 21. The Metrorail station will still be accessible from exterior entrances on 1st St NE and on Massachusetts Ave. NE.
Those attending the Inauguration will have specific Metrorail stations listed on the back of the event ticket that will get you to your specific security entrance. Those stations are Union Station, Judiciary Square, Capitol South, and Federal Center SW.
Expect crowding at those stations as well as L’Enfant Plaza, Gallery Place, Metro Center, Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom, Pentagon City, Crystal City, and Rosslyn.
Please plan enough time to make your trip. Plan your trip at WMATA.com using our trip planner. You can also find real-time information on Metro Pulse at WMATA.com/MetroPulse. Customers are encouraged to sign up for MetroAlerts to get up-to-the-minute email or text alert service information.
Metrobus
On Inauguration Day, buses will operate on a Saturday Supplemental schedule. Check timetables for schedule information. From Jan. 18-21, detours will be in effect in downtown D.C. due to the security perimeter and road closures. Customers traveling through downtown should allow additional travel time.
The following bus routes will be affected:
- 3F, 3Y, 7A, 10A, 11Y, 16A, 16C, 16E, 16Y, 22A, 38B, 31, 32, 33, 36, 42, 43, 52, 54, 59, 63, 64, 70, 74, 79, 80, 96, D4, D6, D8, G8, L2, N2, N4, N6, P6, S2, S9, X2, X8, and X9.
MetroAccess
On Inauguration Day, subscription trips will be cancelled. Due to the number of road closures in downtown D.C., customers are advised to plan for delays. Service will not be available to customers in any secure/closed area.
Parking will cost $3-$5.20 on Inauguration Day depending on the location. Parking is free on the weekends.