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DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS (4400 University Dr.) FROM THE CAPITAL BELTWAY (I-495)
Take exit 54A, Braddock Road West (Route 620).  Follow Braddock Road West for approximately six miles.*  Pass the first entrance to the university and turn right at the stop light at Roanoke River Road.  Bear right at the fork in the road.  Take your first left onto Mason Pond Drive; parking is available in the Parking Deck, the last building on the right.  An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help you navigate the campus.

*Alternate 1: Take a right on Nottoway Lane; Left on Patriot Circle; Right on Mason Pond Drive to the Parking Deck.

*Alternate 2:
Take a right on Roberts Road; Left on Shenandoah; Left on Patriot Circle; Right on Mason Pond Drive to the Parking Deck.
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DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS (4400 University Dr.) VIA I-66E FROM FRONT ROYAL & FAIRFAX COUNTY PKWY
Exit at the Fairfax County Parkway South (Route 7100).  Exit the Parkway at Braddock Road, and turn left onto Braddock Road. Take the first left past Route 123 (Ox Road) onto Roanoke River Road.*  Bear right at the fork in the road. Take the first left on Mason Pond Drive to the Parking Deck, the last building on your right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.

*Alternate:
Take the second left past Route 123 (Ox Road) onto Nottoway Lane; Take a left on Patriot Circle; Right on Mason Pond Drive to the Parking Deck.
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DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS (4400 University Dr.) VIA I-66W FROM WASHINGTON D.C. OR ARLINGTON
Take exit 60 at Route 123 South, Chain Bridge Road. Follow Route 123 through the City of Fairfax, and turn left at University Drive. Stay straight on University Drive, it will eventually merge with Patriot Circle. Take a right on Mason Pond Drive to the Parking Deck, the last building on your right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.

*Note: All eastbound lanes of I-66 inside the Beltway are restricted to HOV-2 from 6:30 am to 9:00 am and all westbound lanes of I-66 inside the Beltway are restricted to HOV-2 from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
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DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS (4400 University Dr.) FROM I-95 (NORTH OR SOUTH) From points north on I-95, take exit 27 (I-495 West), then follow the directions "from the Capital Beltway (I-495)."  From points south on I-95, take exit 160B (Route 123 North) at Lake Ridge/Occoquan. Follow Route 123 north for approximately 15 miles to Braddock Road. Turn right on Braddock Road. At first signal, turn left on Roanoke River Road.*  Bear right at the fork in the road. Take your first left onto Mason Pond Drive to the Parking Deck, the last building on your right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.

*Alternate
: Take the second left past Route 123 (Ox Road) onto Nottoway Lane; Take a left on Patriot Circle; Right on Mason Pond Drive to the Parking Deck.
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DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS (4400 University Dr.) FROM WASHINGTON D.C. & ARLINGTON VIA ROUTE 50
Take Route 50 west to I-495 South (Capital Beltway) toward Richmond. Take exit 54, Braddock Road West (Route 620), and take the westbound fork. Follow Braddock Road West for approximately 6 miles.* Pass the first entrance to the University and turn right at the next light at Roanoke River Road.  Bear right at the fork in the road; turn left on Mason Pond Drive; parking is available in the Parking Deck, the last building on the right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.

*Alternate 1: Take a right on Nottoway Lane; Left on Patriot Circle; Right on Mason Pond Drive to the Parking Deck.

*Alternate 2:
Take a right on Roberts Road; Left on Shenandoah; Left on Patriot Circle; Right on Mason Pond Drive to the Parking Deck.
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DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS (4400 University Dr.) FROM WASHINGTON DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Exit the airport onto the Dulles Access Road, which leads to the Dulles Toll Road at Route 267, Reston Parkway. Exit the Dulles Toll Road (no toll required) at exit 11, Fairfax County Parkway South. Follow the Parkway, and exit at Braddock Road. At the signal turn left on Braddock Road. Take the first left past Route 123 onto Roanoke River Road*, and go right at the fork in the road. Take your first left onto Mason Pond Drive to the Parking Deck, the last building on your right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.

*Alternate : Take the second left past Route 123 (Ox Road) onto Nottoway Lane; Take a left on Patriot Circle; Right on Mason Pond Drive to the Parking Deck.
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DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS (4400 University Dr.) FROM RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NATIONAL AIRPORT
When exiting the airport, follow the signs to Washington, DC North and to the George Washington Parkway north, to I-395. Once on G.W. Parkway, stay in the middle lane to enter I-395 south to Richmond. Immediately move left 3 lanes to remain on I-395 south. Exit I-395 at I-495 North (exit 1D) to Tysons Corner. Exit I-495 at exit 54, Braddock Road West, and take the westbound fork. Follow Braddock Road West for approximately 6 miles. Turn right at Roanoke River Road.*  Bear right at the fork in the road.  Turn left on Mason Pond Drive; parking is available in the Parking Deck, the last building on the right.  An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.

*Alternate 1: Take a right on Nottoway Lane; Left on Patriot Circle; Right on Mason Pond Drive to the Parking Deck.

Alternate 2: Take a right on Roberts Road; Left on Shenandoah; Left on Patriot Circle; Right on Mason Pond Drive to the Parking Deck.
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DIRECTIONS TO FAIRFAX CAMPUS (4400 University Dr.) FROM VIENNA METRO STATION
Take the CUE Bus (any of the routes stop at Mason). The CUE Bus is free with a valid Mason identification card and $.75 per person otherwise.  If traveling by car, exit the Vienna Metro on Nutley Avenue South (243). Follow Nutley to Route 29 and turn right.  At Route 50 (Arlington Blvd.), turn right. Stay on Route 50 to Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) and turn left. Follow Route 123 through the City of Fairfax to University Drive, then turn left. Stay straight on University Drive, it will eventually merge with Patriot Circle. Take a right on Mason Pond Drive to the Parking Deck, the last building on your right. An information kiosk is located outside the third level of the deck to help navigate the campus.
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DIRECTIONS TO ARLINGTON CAMPUS (3301/3401 Fairfax Dr., Arlington) from Washington, DC
Cross over the Roosevelt Bridge; follow signs to the George Washington Parkway.  Once on the parkway, exit at Spout Run (left exit).  Cross over Route 29 (Lee Highway).  Spout Run is now Kirkwood Road.  Cross over Washington Boulevard.  The Arlington Campus is on the right, at Fairfax Drive.
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DIRECTIONS TO ARLINGTON CAMPUS (3301/3401 Fairfax Dr., Arlington) from I-66 heading east
Exit I-66 at Glebe Road/Fairfax Drive (exit 71).  The exit ramp turns into Fairfax Drive.  After traveling one mile on North Fairfax Drive, you will see the FDIC building on the left.  The Arlington Campus is next to the FDIC facility.

*Note: All eastbound lanes of I-66 inside the Beltway are restricted to HOV-2 from 6:30 am to 9:00 am and all westbound lanes of I-66 inside the Beltway are restricted to HOV-2 from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
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DIRECTIONS TO ARLINGTON CAMPUS (3301/3401 Fairfax Dr., Arlington) from I-66 heading west
Exit I-66 at Glebe Road (exit 71).  Turn left onto Washington Boulevard.  Stay on Washington Boulevard until you pass the Giant Supermarket; then turn right onto Kirkwood Road.  The Arlington Campus is on the right, at Fairfax Drive.

*Note: All eastbound lanes of I-66 inside the Beltway are restricted to HOV-2 from 6:30 am to 9:00 am and all westbound lanes of I-66 inside the Beltway are restricted to HOV-2 from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
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DIRECTIONS TO ARLINGTON CAMPUS (3301/3401 Fairfax Dr., Arlington) from I-395
Exit I-395 at Glebe Road North.  Continue on Glebe Road, passing Ballston Common Mall on the right.  Cross over Wilson Boulevard, then turn right onto Fairfax Drive.  After one mile you will see the FDIC building on the left.  The Arlington Campus is next to the FDIC facility.
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DIRECTIONS TO ARLINGTON CAMPUS (3301/3401 Fairfax Dr., Arlington) from Fairfax and Points West, via Route 50
Go east on Route 50 (Arlington Blvd.). Exit at Glebe Road, and turn left on Glebe. Turn right on Fairfax Drive. The Arlington Campus is one mile down Fairfax Drive, next to the FDIC facility.
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DIRECTIONS TO ARLINGTON CAMPUS (3301/3401 Fairfax Dr., Arlington) by Metro
Take the Orange Line to the Virginia Square/GMU station.  Take the escalator to the street level, and turn to face Fairfax Drive.  Across the street and to the right, you will see the FDIC building.  The Arlington Campus is next door.
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DIRECTIONS TO PRINCE WILLIAM CAMPUS (10900 University Blvd., Manassas, VA 20110) from East or West along I-66 and points North:
From I-495, take exit 49 to I-66 West. From I-66, take Exit 44, Route 234 South (Prince William Parkway). Travel approximately 4 miles, and turn left at University Blvd. The Prince William Campus will be on your left. Turn left at Freedom Center Boulevard, then turn left at Edwin King Lane to enter campus.

*Note: All eastbound lanes of I-66 inside the Beltway are restricted to HOV-2 from 6:30 am to 9:00 am and all westbound lanes of I-66 inside the Beltway are restricted to HOV-2 from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
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DIRECTIONS TO PRINCE WILLIAM CAMPUS (10900 University Blvd., Manassas, VA  20110) from I-95 & Eastern Prince William County:
From I-95, take Exit 152B (Route 234 - North, to Manassas). Travel approximately 19 miles on Route 234 North; it becomes Prince William Parkway. One half mile past the Route 28-Manassas interchange, turn right on University Blvd. The Prince William Campus is on the left. Turn left at Freedom Center Blvd, then turn left at Edwin King Lane to enter campus.
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DIRECTIONS TO CIT BUILDING (2214 Rock Hill Rd., Herndon)
From I-495, take the Dulles Toll Road (Route 267) towards Dulles Airport. Exit at Route 9B (Route 28 North, Sully Road). Exit at Route 606 East (Old Ox Road). At the second traffic signal, turn right on Rock Hill Road. Turn right at the stop sign and go approximately 50 yards and turn left into the entrance driveway for CIT.
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DIRECTIONS TO HEMLOCK OVERLOOK REGIONAL PARK (13220 Yates Ford Rd., Clifton, VA)
From George Mason University, at the intersection of Route 123 and Braddock Road, go west on Braddock to the 4th traffic light. Turn left on Clifton Road and travel 3.5 miles. Bear right at the T-intersection, into the town of Clifton. As you cross over railroad tracks, you will come to a 3-way stop sign. Continue straight at this stop sign, and follow this road for approximately 1 mile.  Turn right at the next stop sign (Yates Ford Road). Go 1.5 miles to the entrance of Hemlock Overlook.
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DIRECTIONS TO LOUDOUN SITE (21641 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling, VA 20166)
From the East: From the Capital Beltway (I-495) go west on Route 7. Once past Cascades Parkway, turn left on Loudoun Tech Drive. Go two-tenths of a mile and turn left on Ridgetop Circle. Proceed ½ mile. Mason is on the left at the intersection with Horseshoe Drive.

From the West: Go east on Route 7 and turn right on Loudoun Tech Drive (about 10 miles east of Leesburg). Go two-tenths of a mile and turn left on Ridgetop Circle. Proceed ½ mile. Mason is on the left at the intersection with Horseshoe Drive.

From the Fairfax Campus: Go west on Braddock Road (about 6 miles). Turn right on Sully Road (VA-28) towards Dulles Airport. Turn right on Nokes Blvd and go 1.2 miles and turn left on Ridgetop Circle. Mason is on the right at the intersection with Horseshoe Drive.
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DIRECTIONS TO THE COMMERCE BUILDINGS (4085/4087 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030)
From the Fairfax Campus: Turn right onto University Drive. Cross Armstrong Street to Commerce Building, the first office building on the right. Turn right into the parking lot. Visitor parking is to the right.

From the Metro: The Commerce Building may be reached by the CUE bus, which stops at Fairfax City Metro Bus stops and at the north parking area of Vienna Metro Rail station. Get off the CUE bus at University Drive and Armstrong Street. The Commerce Building is next to the fire station, 4087 University Drive.
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DIRECTIONS TO THE MASON ENTERPRISE CENTER (4031 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030)
From the Fairfax Campus: Turn right onto University Drive. Follow University Drive through 1 traffic signal (Fairfax City Hall on left at signal) and past a Fire Station. Make a right onto South Street and then an immediate left into the parking lot. The entrance of the building faces South Street. The Mason Enterprise Center is located on the 2nd Floor.
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Public Transportation Available to George Mason's Campuses

Fairfax Campus: Arlington Campus: Prince William Campus: Other Transportation Options to George Mason's Campuses

Taxi Cabs
  • Red Top Cab - (703) 934-4444 - Fairfax; (703) 522-3333 - Arlington
  • Yellow Cab - (703) 534-1111
Super Shuttle (to and from area airports):


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