Public Transit Directions

Nearby Metro Stations

Our recommended routes

Thanks to MyGatewayArts.org:

  • From the South: Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood Station (Red Line): Take the 83 that runs directly through the Gateway Arts District and is your best route through the district. Get off at Franklin’s (Baltimore Avenue). If you see Busboys & Poets, you’ve gone too far–walk one block south.
  • From the North: College Park-U of MD Station (Green Line): Take the 83 or 86, Southbound towards Route Island Ave-Brentwood. The 83 runs directly through the Gateway Arts District to Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood. Get off at Gallatin St. If you reach the Courthouse, you’ve gone too far–walk one block north.
  • From the Northwest: The Prince George’s Station (Green Line): Take the 86 Southbound towards Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood. The 86 runs parallel then meets Rhode Island Ave. Prince George’s Station is a little over a mile’s walking distance away. Walk down Belcrest Road to Queensbury Road, then turn right at Route 1 (Baltimore Avenue). Walk a half mile and Jefferson St is on your left.
  • From the Southwest: West Hyattsville Station (Green Line): Take the F8 Eastbound towards Cheverly Station. The F8 turns right onto Rhode Island Avenue at Jefferson St. West Hyattsville Station is about a mile and a half’s walking distance. Walk down Hamilton Street for 1 mile, turn left at Jefferson Street. Head straight down Jefferson St, then turn right at Baltimore Avenue (Route 1). Franklin’s in on your left in two blocks. Additional routes include F1 and F2.
  • From the West: Riverdale Park MARC Station: The Arts District is less than a one mile walking distance of the Riverdale MARC station (Camden Line). Head west on Queenbury Road, then turn left onto Baltimore Avenue. Franklin’s will be on your left in a mile. You can also take the trail directly from Riverdale Park Station.