84Kb image Metrorail provides access to many locations in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington metropolitan area. The station name is also on the pylon or at the entrance. Inside Metro maps display each rail line by color with its designated stops. Farecard machines are located in each station's entrance. Rush-hour fares vary, depending on distance.
Addfare machines enable travelers to increase the values of farecards.
Taxis Taxis are relatively inexpensive but sometimes difficult to find near the university. D.C. cabs do not have meters. Cabs operate on a zoning system. Passengers may travel anywhere within one zone for a fixed fare. Fares increase depending on the number of zones traveled.