<<
<<
<<
<<
<<
<<
<<
<<
<<
<<

River Place West is located in Arlington, Virginia one and a half blocks away from the Rosslyn Metro station. While our mailing address is located on Arlington Blvd, the River Place main entrance/gatehouse is located at 1615 N. Lynn Street, Arlington, VA  22209

This page includes informative maps and directions to help you find River Place, as well as Washington Metropolitan area transportation information to assist our residents.

Walking from Rosslyn Metro
Five minute walk. Upon exiting the metro and facing the street, turn right heading South on Moore St.. Turn Left downhill on Wilson Blvd. and right on Lynn St past the large Channel 8 News video display. You will find River Place on the left after passing the entrance to the Freedom Park. River Place West is the right most Building when arriving from the pedestrian gate.

Please use this link for more information about the Rosslyn Metro Station. Notice River Place in the lower right hand of the map.
 

Back to top of page

Driving
Driving Directions - Enter a starting address once you follow this link, and then click the Get Directions button.
 

Back to top of page

Parking Information
There is no guest parking available at River Place. Parking spaces are individually owned by shareholders. Please check our advertisement section for parking availability. Please be aware that parking facilities are patrolled regularly. Automobiles that are parked on the premises without proper identification (and those parked illegally) will be booted or towed.  Please avoid this situation by making sure that if you are driving to RPW, you have a designated space for your arrival.

Loading Dock Passes - 30 minute loading dock passes are available from the gate house for loading and unloading.  If you have a delivery or a move in/move-out, please coordinate with the Management Office.

Parking Management - The RP Owner's Association and Parking Office handles parking registration for owner's/residents with assigned spaces. Please contact this office for more parking registration information at (703) 276-9810.
 

Back to top of page

Local Transportation
Rosslyn is served by 2 Metro rail lines and 14 metro bus lines. Local shuttles provide access to Georgetown and Georgetown University.

Rosslyn Commuter Store - Located on the 2nd floor above the Rosslyn Metro Station, the staff here provides information on ridematching services, bus passes and tokens, maps, timetables, Metro passes, Metrochek vouchers, Bike routes, SmarTrip cards, and more.

Arlington Commuter Page - Official web site of the Arlington County Commuter Assistance Program.

Metro Rail - The Rosslyn Station, a block northwest of RPN on N. Moore, is a hub for the Orange and Blue lines:

  • Metro Rail System Map Rosslyn is the farthest point east where both the Orange and Blue lines run. Click on the station name to get info about the Rosslyn Station.
  • Metro Ride Guide - Enter your starting point, destination, and travel times to get directions and fares.
Metro Bus - Routes and schedules for the 14 lines that serve Rosslyn from the Rosslyn Station are linked below. Note: Some files are large and take minutes to download.
  • 3A, 3B and 3E (PDF) - Lee Highway Line to Cherrydale, East and West Falls Church, and Annandale.
  • 4B, 4E and 4S (PDF) - Pershing / Arlington Blvd Line to Courthouse, Buckingham, Arlington Forest, and Seven Corners.
  • 5A (PDF) - Dulles Airport Line providing one-stop service to Dulles for $2.50.
  • 5B (PDF) - Tysons Corner Line direct to Tysons Corner Center.
  • 15K and 15L (PDF) - Tysons / Dunn Loring Line to Langley, McLean, Great Falls, Tysons Corner, Vienna, Oakton, and George Mason University in Fairfax.
  • 38B (PDF) - Ballston / Faragut Square Line to Georgetown and Faragut Square heading east and down Wilson Blvd to Ballston heading west. Nextbus uses satellite technology to predict the arrival times of 38B. Select East Coast from the first dropdown menu. Nextbus also a map that plots all 38B buses in operation.
  • B11 (PDF) - Bethesda Reverse Commute Route. Leaves every 20 mins between 6:02 and 9:02 AM for the Medical Center Metro Station. Returns every 20 mins between 4:00 and 7:00 PM. Travel time - approx. 45 mins.
  • FX404 (PDF) - GMU Line down GW Parkway through Langley, McLean, Tysons, Vienna, and Oakton to George Mason University's main campus in Fairfax.

Local Shuttles provide easy access to Georgetown and GU:

Taxi Cab Service - Cabs are readily available on Lynn Street and there is a free cab phone at the front desk in the lobby. Two companies serve the area:

 

Back to top of page

Biking

Bike Washington - River Place is a few blocks from the Key Bridge where two trails meet. The Mount Vernon Trail runs south along the Potomac River by National Airport and through Old Town Alexandria to George Washington's estate. The Custis Trail runs north to connect with the W&OD Trail, a former railroad that runs out to the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Across the pedestrian friendly Key Bridge, running north along the Potomac River, lie both the wooded C&O Towpath and the Capital Crescent Trail.

Rosslyn Bicycle Commuting - Getting over bridges during rush hour is faster on bike. This site contains distance and approximate bike commute times to nearby neighborhoods.

Arlington County Bicycle Maps - Download PDF maps of Arlington bike trails and bicycle lanes.

Washington Area Bicyclist Association - Information on places to ride, people to ride with, commuting tips, tours, and safety. A commuter mentor program matches experienced bicycle commuters with those interested in using the area's numerous trails, bike lanes, and bicycle-friendly mass transit facilities.

Revolution Cycles - Immediately across the Key Bridge from Rosslyn, Revolution rents, sells, services, and repairs bicycles. 3411 M Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007 (202) 965-3601.

 

Back to top of page

Car Sharing

Car sharing services offer access to cars without the expense of ownership. Members pay for usage only - no insurance, parking, or gas payments. Members reserve the vehicles over the internet or telephone, and unlock the cars which are parked in designated places throughout the city with a personal smartcard. Cars can be rented in half hour increments, and can be cheap as $8 per hour. There are two car sharing services in the area.

Zipcar - Zipcar offers two cars in Rosslyn, a Volkswagen Beetle and a Tacoma Pickup. Both are located near the McDonald's on Lynn Street. Other Zipcar locations include Georgetown and Courthouse.

Flexcar - Flexcar has a four door sedan located at the Safeway on Wilson. Flexcar also offers Georgetown and Courthouse locations.

 

Back to top of page