Visit NIFA
There are many ways to get to NIFA's building. Whether you're arriving by foot, car, train, or the metro, the information on this page will provide clear instructions on how to get to our building in the Waterfront neighbor hood of DC, as well as our mailing address.
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Address
Waterfront Centre
800 9th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Mailing Address:
United States Department of Agriculture
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Stop 2201
Washington, DC 20250-2201
Office of the Director and Administrative Offices:
305-A Whitten Building
12th Street, SW, and Jefferson Drive
Washington, DC
Transportation
Car
Due to major construction in the area, only limited parking is available.
Metro Bus or Rail
Plan your trip using Metro rail or bus
Walking directions from L’Enfant Plaza Metro
- Take D and 7th St. exit
- Turn left on D St.
- Turn left on 7th St.
- Turn right on G St., and walk 1 block to 800 9th St., SW
Train
- Virginia Railway Express (VRE)
- Take the VRE to L’Enfant Plaza
- Follow walking directions to NIFA
- Maryland Transit Administration (MARC)
- Take the MARC train to Union Station
- From Union Station, take Metro to L’Enfant Plaza
- Follow walking directions to NIFA
Airports (serving Washington, DC)
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
- Dulles International Airport (IAD)
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Bike
Bikes are available for rent via the Capital Bikeshare system.
- Capital Bikeshare --a network of commuter bicycles available for one-way or round-trip travel. The closest Bikeshare Station closest to NIFA is at 7th and Water St.
- The Washington Area Bicycle Association provides information and resources to help you plan your route and be safe while riding.