Directions

See the map below for our main location at 4801 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Read about parking options and the AU shuttle on our Parking & Shuttle page.

AU SHUTTLE

The AU shuttle buses are kneeling buses and are handicapped accessible. 

Traveling to and from the Spring Valley Building (SVB) at 4801 Massachusetts Ave. NW
There is a free, open-to-the-public AU shuttle (Red Route Express) that runs from the Tenley Metro station to the Spring Valley Building, 4801 Massachusetts Ave. NW.

  • The Red Route Express shuttle runs every 15 minutes from 7:00 AM - 6:35 PM during the regular fall and spring semesters. During the winter and summer sessions, the red route shuttle operates on demand only. For more information on the schedule, please visit AU's Shuttle Services website.

The shuttle drops riders off a block away from the SVB at the D96 bus stop. To return to the Katzen Center Garage or the Metro, catch the shuttle at the same spot.

For further information or questions on the shuttle, call AU Transportation Operations & Maintenance at 202-885-3111 or email [email protected].

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

What public transportation is available?
The N4 Metro bus runs along Massachusetts Avenue traveling from downtown DC toward Friendship Heights, MD and vice versa, stopping directly across from 4801 Massachusetts Ave. NW, OLLI's Home site. 

Please note that effective June 29th, 2025 the N4 bus route will be replaced by the D96 bus. Please refer to wmata.com for more information regarding the new bus route and other public transportation updates. 

Carpool
Save time and money by arranging to carpool with one or more members who may be taking classes at the same time as you.

Car services
Car services like UBER and Lyft are reliable and convenient car services to use. Applications for these services can be downloaded to your smartphone. If you live in the area of 4801 Massachusetts Avenue (zone 3), these options can save time and, if shared with other members, can save money.

Biking to OLLI
Bike racks are located on parking level C1 and to the left of the front doors to 4801 Massachusetts Ave. NW.