The headquarters for the National Center for Health Statistics is:

(Metro 4 Building)
3311 Toledo Road
Hyattsville, Maryland 20782-2064
NCHS Directory 301-458-4000

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Arlington, VA

Start out going North on S. Smith Blvd. and follow the signs marked "Washington" to exit the airport onto George Washington Parkway. Merge onto I-395 North toward Washington. Continue on I-395 for approximately 2 miles and then keep left to take I-295 South. Take Southeast Freeway/I-695 South toward Pennsylvania Ave. Merge onto DC-295 North on the left. Continue for approximately 7 miles and take the MD 410/Hyattsville exit. Turn left at the end of the ramp onto MD 410/East-West Highway. Continue to approximately 3 miles and turn right onto Adelphi Road and then a left onto Toledo Road. The Metro 4 building is located on the left after the parking garage. Total Travel Estimate:   27 minutes   /   15.7 miles  

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Baltimore, MD
Take the Baltimore-Washington Parkway (Route 295) toward Washington.  Cross I‑495 and take the next exit (Riverdale/Hyattsville/New Carrollton).  Turn right at the first traffic light (Riverdale Road/Route 410).  At the 6th traffic light, turn right onto Adelphi Road and then left onto Toledo Road.  The Metro 4 building is located on the left after the parking garage. Total Travel Estimate:   38 minutes   /   26.3 miles

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Dulles, VA
Start out going Northeast on Saarinen Circle toward the Airport Access Road. Merge onto VA-267 E toward I-495/Exit 18-19/VA – 123/Baltimore-Richmond. Merge onto I-495 via Exit 18 toward Baltimore. Continue on I-495 to exit 28B (New Hampshire Avenue/Takoma Park).  At the second traffic light, turn left onto Adelphi Road.  Continue on Adelphi Road through 5 traffic lights and turn right onto Toledo Road.  The Metro 4 building is located on the left after the parking garage. Total Travel Estimate:   53 minutes   /   35.3 miles  

Metro Rail 
NCHS is located approximately 3 blocks from the Prince George’s Plaza Metro station on the GREEN line. For additional information including fares, trip planner, bus schedules, maps, and etc. contact the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority  (202-637-1328 or 637-7000)

Shuttle Bus Service from and to PG Plaza Metro Rail Station
University Town Center (UTC)/Atlantic Parking operate two courtesy shuttle routes from Parking Garage A (adjacent to our building Metro 4). One route is to the PG Plaza Metro Rail Station and the shuttle buses are white, with Atlantic displayed on the front and side. The side door sign has Metro/UTC on it and the buses numbers are # 47 and # 27. Dissimilar buses may be temporary used due to maintenance. The other route is to the Children's National Medical Center. The side door sign has Children's/UTC on it.

The bus runs approximately every 30 minutes between the following listed hours:

5:00 – 6:00 AM
PG Plaza Metro Rail Station to/from Metro 1 (near the corner of East-West Highway and Belcrest Road)

6:00 – 10:00 AM and 2:00 – 6:00 PM
PG Plaza Metro Rail Station to Metro 1 to Metro 2 (US Treasury) to Metro 4 (NCHS, stops at Parking Garage A) to Metro 3; and loops back to the PG Plaza Metro Rail Station

6:00 – 11:00 PM
PG Plaza Metro Rail Station to/from Metro 1 & Metro 2

5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Parking Garage A to/from Children's National Medical Center (these are larger buses)

There are no weekend services. To determine the location of the shuttle at any time, you may call the driver at 202-441-1541 or the administration office at 301-779-9696.

 

 

Parking 

Atlantic Parking Garage A (301-779-9696) is next to the NCHS Metro 4 building. Visitors are encouraged to lock vehicle doors and not leave valuables in plain view.

First 2 hours – Free
3^rd hour        $ 5.00
4^th hour        $ 7.00
To 12 hours  $ 9.00
To 24 hours  $15.00

Hotels	Address	Phone	Map & Directions	Miles Away
Marriott The Inn & Conference Center, University of Maryland	3501 University Blvd. E Adelphi, MD 20783	301-985-7300	Click Here	1.4
Holiday Inn College Park	10000 Baltimore Blvd. College Park, MD 20740	301-345-6700	Click Here	4.5
Hilton Garden Inn Greenbelt	7810 Walker Drive Greenbelt, MD 20770	301-474-7400	Click Here	5.3
Marriott Courtyard Greenbelt	6301 Golden Triangle Dr. Greenbelt, Maryland, 20770	301-441-3311	Click Here	5.4
Marriott Residence Inn Greenbelt	6320 Golden Triangle Dr. Greenbelt, Maryland, 20770	301-982-1600	Click Here	5.4
Greenbelt Marriott	6400 Ivy Lane Greenbelt, MD 20770	301-441-3700	Click Here	5.9
Hilton  Silver Spring	8727 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD 20910	301-589-5200	Click Here	7.2
Homewood Suites by Hilton	8728 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD 20910	301-565-0005	Click Here	7.2
Marriott Courtyard	8506 Fenton Silver Spring, MD 20910	301-589-4899	Click Here	7.4
Sheraton	4095 Powder Mill Road Beltsville, MD 20705	301-937-4422	Click Here	8.0
Comfort Inn Capital Beltway	4050 Powder Mill Road Beltsville, MD       20705	301-572-7100	Click Here	9.5

 

Local Taxi Services

Taxi Taxi -- 301-864-7700
Community Cab -- 301-459-4454

Non-US Citizen Visitors
Clearance is required by the CDC Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness for all non-US citizen visitors and foreign nationals. Please contact your sponsor before making travel arrangements to ensure that you are cleared to enter the facility.

Important Security Information
All visitors will be required to walk though a magnetometer and your bags will be screened by an x-ray machine. You will be required to show a valid government-issued photograph identification, such as a driver’s license or passport. After screening is completed, the protective service officer (security guard) will assist in notifying your sponsor of your arrival. 

 

Directions to the RTP Facility, Parking, and Security System

(Catawba Building)
3210 East NC Highway 54, Suite 200
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
NCHS Directory 301-458-4000
 

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), Morrisville, NC

Start out going Southwest on Terminal Blvd. toward Departure Dr. and stay straight onto Airport Blvd. Merge onto I-40 West toward Durham/Chapel Hill. Continue on I‑40 for approximately 3 miles and take the Davis Dr. exit, Exit 280. At the end of the ramp, turn left onto Davis Dr. Next turn right onto NC 54/Nelson Chapel Hill Highway. Travel for approximately 1 mile and turn left into Progress Center and the Catawba building is on the right side. Total Travel Estimate:   11 minutes   /   6.4 miles  

Parking 

Visitors are provided free parking and may park at any available space. Visitors are encouraged to lock vehicle doors and not leave valuables in plain view.

Hotels	Address	Phone	Map & Directions	Miles Away
Residence Inn by Marriot	201 Residence Inn Blvd. Durham, NC 27713	919-361-1266	Click Here	1.5
Courtyard by Marriott	301 Residence Inn Blvd. Durham, NC 27713	919-484-2900	Click Here	1.5
Marriott at RTP	4700 Guardian Drive Durham, NC 27703	919-941-6200	Click Here	2.4
Comfort Suites Raleigh Durham Airport / RTP	5219 Page Road Durham, NC 27703	919-314-1200	Click Here	3.0
Cambria Suites Raleigh-Durham Airport ?	300 Airgate Drive Morrisville, NC 27560	919-361-3311	Click Here	5.0
Courtyard Raleigh-Durham Airport ?	2001 Hospitality Court Morrisville, NC? 27560	919-467-9444?	Click Here	5.1
Hilton Garden Inn Southpoint	7007 Fayetteville Road Durham, NC 27713	919-544-6000	Click Here	5.2
Embassy Suites Raleigh - Durham Airport/Brier Creek	8001 Arco Corporate Drive Raleigh, NC 27617	919-572-2200	Click Here	8.3
Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport	1500 RDU Center Drive Morrisville, NC 27560	919-840-8088	Click Here	8.7
Marriott Durham at the Civil Center	201 Foster Street Durham, NC 27701	919-768-6000	Click Here	9.5

 

Local Taxi Services
RDU Taxi -- 919-840-7277

Non-US Citizen Visitors

Clearance is required by the CDC Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness for all non-US citizen visitors and foreign nationals. Please contact your sponsor before making travel arrangements to ensure that you are cleared to enter the facility.

Important Security Information
Visitors may be required to walk though a magnetometer and bags may be screened by an x-ray machine. You will be required to show a valid government-issued photograph identification, such as a driver’s license or passport. After screening is completed, the protective service officer (security guard) will assist in notifying your sponsor of your arrival.