getting to the festival
Destination:
THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Avenue SE
Neighborhood:
Congress Heights / Ward 8
Best Metro connection:
Green Line to Congress Heights, followed by Metrobus service or a short rideshare/taxi connection.
Bus service near THEARC:
Metrobus W1, W2, W3 and W4 serve the THEARC area. Routes and stop locations can change, so check WMATA before traveling.
Getting Here by Metrorail
Green Line → Congress Heights
Take the Green Line toward Branch Avenue or Greenbelt, depending on your starting point.
Exit at Congress Heights Station.
From the station, connect to Metrobus service serving the THEARC area, or use a rideshare/taxi for the final portion of the trip.
Enter the campus at 1901 Mississippi Avenue SE and follow festival signs to the event space.
WMATA's Congress Heights station bus map identifies THEARC and shows nearby W1, W2, W3, W4 and other connecting routes.
Coming from downtown Washington
If you are starting near downtown, connect to the Green/Yellow Line and travel south toward Congress Heights. Riders on the Red, Orange, Blue or Silver lines can transfer to the Green/Yellow corridor at an appropriate downtown transfer station.
Coming from Maryland
Travel toward the Green Line and continue south toward Congress Heights. From the station, use local bus service or a short rideshare/taxi connection to THEARC.
Coming from Northern Virginia
Use the Yellow, Blue, Orange or Silver Line to connect to the Green/Yellow corridor, then continue south toward Congress Heights. Check WMATA's Trip Planner for the fastest transfer combination from your station.
Getting Here by Metrobus
Metrobus service in the THEARC/Congress Heights area includes: W1, W2, W3, and W4. Because bus patterns and stop locations can change, use WMATA's live trip planner before leaving.
Accessibility
WMATA's Trip Planner includes accessibility options for riders who need an elevator or elevator/escalator access. Select your accessibility preference when planning the trip.
Festival visitors who need additional assistance should contact the Anacostia Youth Media Festival in advance so the team can help coordinate arrival.
Driving & Parking
Enter 1901 Mississippi Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020 into your navigation app. THEARC is located in Southeast DC and has on-site parking associated with the campus.
Allow extra time on festival days for parking, drop-off and walking from your parking space to the event entrance.
Plan Your Trip
Transit schedules can vary, especially on weekends. Before heading to the festival, check live Metro service, bus arrivals and any planned or unexpected disruptions.
WMATA Rider Tools Metro Maps & Schedules
Festival dates: September 26–27, 2026 • THEARC, Congress Heights