Frequently Asked Questions
The Circulator Bus is a very inexpensive option to get from Union Station to Duo Housing. The hours of operation are:
The Circulator stop at Union Station for this route is located on the bus level of the parking garage, accessible from the mezzanine level of the station.
Turn LEFT and walk to North Capital Street then turn RIGHT and walk to Union Station. See directions from Union Station above.
Call any of the Taxi Cab providers below and give them our address. Prices will vary based on your location
Monday through Friday: Use Mark Train from BWI
MARC Trains provide service to the BWI Marshall Rail Station, where free shuttles serve the airport terminal. Shuttle stops are located on the lower level terminal roadway in between door numbers 1 & 2, 8 & 9, 14 & 15, and 17 & 18. There is a MARC Train ticket office in the airport to purchase tickets. Additionally you may purchase tickets directly on the train ( be aware that this requires an additional surcharge ) Buses stop adjacent to the rail station garage, directly in front of the rail station. The MARC Train will bring you to Union Station in Washington DC. See above for Direction from Union Station.
Amtrak offers daily service between BWI Airport and Union Station. Tickets may be purchased online at www.amtrak.com, at the Amtrak office at BWI Airport (and Union Station), or onboard the train (for a premium).
Metro now offers BWI Express Metro bus service between BWI and the Greenbelt metro station. The service provides a direct connection between BWI and the Greenbelt Metro Station. The BWI Express/B30 service runs every 40 minutes, 7 days a week to the Greenbelt Metro Station, which is located on the Green Line of the Washington Metro System. Buses run 25 times each weekday and 21 times on Saturdays and Sunday, every 40 minutes.
Catch the BWI Express from BWI Marshall Airport. There are two WMATA Bus Stops. One is located on the lower level of the International Concourse and the other stop is located on the lower level of Concourse A/B. The B30 will pick you up outside at the bus shelter. Follow the signs that say “Public Transit.
From the Greenbelt Metro Station:
Your bed will be ready on the day of your scheduled checkin date by 3pm. You may register at any time, but you may not remain in the hostel until 3pm on the day of your checkin.
On the day of your checkout, you must vacate your bed and the house itself by 11am. We will hold your luggage for you until 3pm, however past that point there is a charge
Your bed will be ready on the day of your scheduled checkin date by 3pm. You may check in as early as 11am, but no earlier please.
On the day of your checkout, you must vacate your bed and the house itself by 11am. We will hold your luggage for you until 3pm, however past that point there is a charge.
We’re sad to see you go! But that is a benefit of staying with Duo Housing – we have an easy cancellation procedure in case something comes up and you need to check out early. Simply fill out the form below
You must provide 48 hours notice if you are unable to arrive in order to receive a refund
If you plan on leaving early you must provide 48 hours notice as well of your early check out date to receive a refund.
The majority of guests at Duo Housing are moving through the city via public transportation or the
airports. However, for those guests who do have a car / vehicle that they will be traveling with,
there are some options available. Duo Housing does not provide nor guarantee parking, however there is
a great resource that lists the available local parking options as well as their associated fees