The subway in Washington, D.C., is a convenient, clean and easy-to-use way to get around Washington. Most locals call it "the Metro," although its official name is Metrorail. The public transit system, operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), includes both Metrobuses and Metrorail. Because the streets of D.C. are congested and parking can be expensive, Metro provides the easiest and most affordable way to navigate the city.

Visit WMATA's web site at www.wmata.com for more details, and be sure to check out the Trip Planner on the right of their site; by entering in starting and stopping locations (which can be street addresses, landmarks, metro stations, etc.) the site will plan your trip via Metro for you.