From Maryland (Baltimore) or other points north (New York):
Take I-95 South which becomes part of the I-495 Capital Beltway towards Richmond. Take Exit 1-B (Route 1 North) off the Beltway and follow the signs to Old Town Alexandria. Go 6 blocks, turn right on King Street to the river and turn left on Union Street (last street before the river); 1/2 block to the Torpedo Factory Art Center on the right. Find out where to park below.

From Virginia (Richmond) or other points south:
Take I-95 North which becomes part of the I-495 Capital Beltway towards Baltimore. Take Exit 1-B (Route 1 North) off the Beltway and follow the signs to Old Town Alexandria. Go 6 blocks, turn right on King Street to the river and turn left on Union Street (last street before the river); 1/2 block to the Torpedo Factory Art Center on the right. Find out where to park below.

From D.C. or Arlington, Virginia area:
Cross the river to G.W. Parkway, go south past Reagan National Airport to Alexandria. Turn left on Queen Street to the river (end of street); 1.5 blocks to the Torpedo Factory Art Center on the left. Find out where to park below.

From West Virginia or other points west:
Take I-66 East to the I-495 Capital Beltway heading south towards Richmond. Remain on Beltway (I-95) towards Baltimore and take Exit 1-B (Route 1 North) off the Beltway and follow the signs to Old Town Alexandria. Go 6 blocks, turn right on King Street to the river and turn left on Union Street (last street before the river); 1/2 block to the Torpedo Factory Art Center on the right. Find out where to park below.

From Maryland (Annapolis) or other points east (Chesapeake Bay and surrounding beaches):
Take I-50 West to the I-495 Capital Beltway (I-95) towards Richmond. Take Exit 1-B (Route 1 North) off the Beltway and follow the signs to Old Town Alexandria. Go 6 blocks, turn right on King Street to the river and turn left on Union Street (last street before the river); 1/2 block to the Torpedo Factory Art Center on the right. Find out where to park below.

Metro/Bus Directions:
The closest Metro station to the Torpedo Factory is King Street on the Blue or Yellow line. It's a 15-minute walk down to the end of King Street heading east to the waterfront. Turn left on Union Street (last street before the river); 1/2 block to the Torpedo Factory Art Center on the right. Taxi service from King Street Metro costs approximately $4.00 per person one way. DASH Bus service is also available at the King Street Metro station. Take the #2 or #5 DASH to the corner of King & Fairfax Streets, walk 2 blocks east on King Street to Union Street.

Street parking is available in most areas of Alexandria. Visitor parking in residential areas of Old Town is restricted to two or three hours. Metered parking is limited to two hours. Parking regulations are strictly enforced. A free 24-hour parking pass is available at the Ramsay House Visitors Center (open daily from 9-5) at 221 King Street. The passes are valid at two-hour meters only.

There are also many convenient parking garages in the historic Old Town area, several offering reduced rates weekday evenings and all day Saturday and Sunday.

Courthouse garage, 111 S. Pitt Street
weekdays: $6.00 max
evenings & weekends: $2.00

City Hall garage, corner of King & Faifax Streets
weekdays: $6.00 max
evenings & weekends: $2.00

201 N. Union Street*
weekdays: $6.00 max
M-Th evenings & weekends: $3.00
Fri & Sat evenings: $4.50
*Note: This garage is currently being renovated. Parking is limited.