Capitol Campus Navigation
Use this guide to move efficiently between House, Senate, and Capitol Visitor Center meeting sites.
Most movement between meetings is easiest on foot, while Metrorail is best for hotel commuting and
trips to off-campus locations.
Quick tip: Capitol South is usually the best rail anchor for House-side meetings and the
Capitol Visitor Center, while Union Station is typically the best anchor for Senate-side meetings.
Campus Map
Primary Reference
U.S. Capitol Campus Map
Best for understanding the overall layout of the Capitol grounds, House buildings, Senate buildings,
Capitol South, Union Station, and the Visitor Center area.
CVC Map
Lower Level
CVC Lower Level Map
Helpful for finding the Congressional Auditorium area, atrium path, and lower-level circulation once
you clear security.
CVC Map
Upper Level
CVC Upper Level Map
Useful for entrances, security screening flow, coat check, and orientation before heading downward.
Meeting Sites
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Capitol South
Longworth House Office Building
South of the Capitol. Good fit for delegates working House-side schedules.
Best station: Capitol South
Typical last mile: Walk, CaBi, rideshare
Estimated walk: ~5–10 min
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Capitol South
Rayburn House Office Building
Includes meeting rooms such as Rayburn 2043, 2044, and 2075.
Best station: Capitol South
Typical last mile: Walk, CaBi, rideshare
Estimated walk: ~8–15 min
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Union Station
Hart Senate Office Building
Northeast of the Capitol and convenient for Senate-side movement.
Best station: Union Station
Typical last mile: Walk, CaBi
Estimated walk: ~10–15 min
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Union Station
Russell Senate Office Building
Another core Senate-side destination northeast of the Capitol.
Best station: Union Station
Typical last mile: Walk, CaBi
Estimated walk: ~10–18 min
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Main Entry
Capitol Visitor Center
Main visitor entry to the Capitol, beneath the East Front plaza.
Best station: Capitol South
Typical last mile: Walk
Estimated walk: ~10–20 min
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Anchor Stations
These are the most useful rail anchors for delegate movement.
Blue / Orange / Silver
Capitol South
Best anchor for House-side buildings and the Capitol/CVC area.
Red Line
Union Station
Best anchor for Senate-side movement and intercity rail arrivals.
Blue / Orange / Silver
Eastern Market
Secondary option for delegates staying east of the Capitol.
Capitol Visitor Center Directions
Quick step-by-step for getting to CVC 200 / Congressional Auditorium.
- Enter through the Capitol Visitor Center main security entrance at First Street and East Capitol Street.
- Clear security screening before proceeding further inside.
- Go down to the lower level and follow signage for Congressional Auditorium.
- Continue through the atrium area on the lower level.
- Auditorium entrances are located on both the north and south sides.
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USCMO DC Office
For off-campus events or meetings.
Downtown DC
700 12th St NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005
Use Metrorail or rideshare for travel between Capitol campus and the USCMO office.