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.

Summer AU Shuttle schedule

From Monday, May 11 to Friday, July 10, OLLI members will have access to AU's OnDemand transportation vans due to the Red Express Shuttle pausing services over summer break. To use AU’s OnDemand service vans please follow the directions below.

  • Arrive at either stop
    • Tenleytown Metro Station – Albermarle St. & Fort Dr. NW
    • Spring Valley Building – D96 bus top on 48th, on the same side of the street as OLLI
  • Find a white AU transportation van with the AU logo on the side
  • Approach the van, tell the driver your name and that you are an OLLI member, sign in as a walk-on
  • Tell the driver your destination

AU OnDemand vans will be stationed at both Tenleytown Metro Station and the Spring Valley Building according to the schedule below for May lectures, June Minis, and July Shorts.

If you need an OnDemand van outside of these dedicated times, please call AU Shuttle Services at the phone numbers provided below during the dedicated times.
7:30 AM-1:00 PM: (202) 885-3631 or (202) 534-7077
1:00 PM-7:00 PM: 202-534-7077

More information can be found on the AU Shuttle Services Website. 
Please note that OLLI members do not have access to the American University transportation phone app TransLoc. There is no need to download this app.

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 during both the fall semester, spring semester, and February shorts. 

  • 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.