Getting Here
Getting to Mount Vernon: A Unique Travel Experience
Mount Vernon is located just 16 miles from Washington, D.C., and eight miles south of Old Town Alexandria. Make your trip even more memorable by choosing to drive along the Potomac River on the scenic George Washington Memorial Parkway or hop aboard a boat and arrive by water!
Parking at Mount Vernon
Visitor parking is free and convenient. There are spaces for RVs, motor coaches and trailers. Lots can be found on either side of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, and an overflow lot is at the four-way stop sign within Mount Vernon's gates.
Directions to George Washington's Mount Vernon
Travel By Car/Taxi
For GPS systems, please use the address:
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Alexandria, Virginia 22309.
Many GPS units do not show Mount Vernon properly, a problem we have been working to fix. Please use Google Maps to plan your route of arrival at http://maps.google.com.
White Top Cab (703) 644-4500 and Alexandria Diamond Cab (703) 549-6200 offer taxi service to and from Mount Vernon. Please call the companies for fares.
Travel By Metro/Bus
Visit Metro or call at (202) 637-7000 for more information on the trains.
Visit Fairfax Connector or call (703) 339-7200 for more information on buses.
Gray Line Bus Tours from Washington, D.C: 
Departs daily from Gray Line Terminal at Union Station in Washington, D.C., at 8:00 a.m. Four hour tour includes a stop at Christ Church and views from the coach of Old Town Alexandria, The Pentagon, and Crystal City. No tours July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Roundtrip fare includes admission to Mount Vernon: $47.50 for adults, $24.50 for youth. There is a nine-hour version that also includes visits to Arlington National Cemetery and several monuments. $66 for adults, $34 for youth.
Visit Gray Line or call (202) 289-1995 for more information.
Tourmobile Sightseeing Tours from Washington, D.C., and Arlington, Virginia:
Departs daily from the Tourmobile Station at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, at 11:00 a.m. June 15 - Labor Day. Travel by motor coach through historic Old Town Alexandria to Mount Vernon for a five hour tour. Roundtrip fare includes admission to Mount Vernon: $30 for adults, $15 for youth.
Visit Tourmobile or call (202) 554-5100 for more information.
Travel By Boat
From Washington, D.C:
The Spirit of Mount Vernon docks at Pier 4 at 6th and Water Streets, SW in Washington, D.C. The departure time is 8:30 a.m. with arrival at Mount Vernon scheduled for 10:00 a.m. The Spirit departs Mount Vernon at 1:30 p.m. and returns to Pier 4 in Washington at 3:00 p.m. Roundtrip fare includes admission to Mount Vernon: $38.95 for adults, $31.95 for youth.
Visit Spirit of Washington or call (866)-211-3811 for more information.
From Old Town Alexandria:
The Potomac Riverboat Company offers boat transportation from the Old Town Alexandria waterfront as well as the South and North Docks and National Harbor and Gaylord Hotel & Convention Center. These narrated cruises include admission to Mount Vernon.
The Miss Christin departs the Alexandria City Marina at King and Union Streets at 10:30 a.m., 
National Harbor North Dock at 11:00 a.m., Gaylord National South Dock at 11:10 a.m. and arrives at Mount Vernon by 12:00 p.m.
She departs Mount Vernon at 4:00 p.m. to return to Gaylord National South Dock at 4:45 p.m., National Harbor North Dock at 5:05 p.m. and Alexandria at 5:30 p.m.
Roundtrip fare includes admission to Mount Vernon.
Departing from Alexandria Dock
Tues - Sun Adult/Senior Child (6-11)
Roundtrip $38.00 $20.00
One Way to Mount Vernon $26.00 $15.00
One Way from Mount Vernon $14.00 $7.00
Boat Only $26.00 $14.00
Departing from National Harbor or Gaylord Hotel
Tues - Sun Adult/Senior Child (6-11)
Roundtrip $40.00 $22.00
One Way to Mount Vernon $28.00 $17.00
One Way from Mount Vernon $16.00 $9.00
Boat Only $28.00 $16.00
Children 5 and under - FREE
Visit Potomac Riverboat Company or call (703) 684-0580 for more information.
Travel By Bicycle and Mount Vernon Walking Trail
Cyclists can reach Mount Vernon from Washington, D.C., via the scenic Mount Vernon trail. Nearly 18 miles long, the paved Trail follows the Potomac River's Virginia shoreline from Theodore Roosevelt Island (near Georgetown in Washington, D.C.) to Mount Vernon. Bike racks are located near Mount Vernon's Main Gate. Bring your own lock.
Visit Bike Washington for more information on the Mount Vernon trail.
