Headquarters Directions

Get clear, step‑by‑step directions to the USGS National Center by car, bus or rail. Use this guide to navigate nearby Metro and bus routes, parking access and approaches from I‑495 and the Dulles Toll Road.

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USGS National Center
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, Virginia 20192

Directions from Metrobus or Metrorail:

For exact information regarding bus numbers, fares, and times of departure, visit the Metrobus website.

The Fairfax Connector, 951 bus for Reston, Sunrise Valley Drive, Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station (Silver Line) - schedule (PDF)

Directions from the Beltway (I-495):

Take the Dulles Toll Road (State Route 267) west to exit 12, Reston Parkway. Turn left (south) onto Reston Parkway. At the second light, turn right onto Sunrise Valley Drive, and at the second light, turn left at USGS Drive. A sign will indicate Visitor's parking.