Federal Science Corridor
The wider Montgomery County science corridor connecting NIH, NIST, FDA White Oak, and Walter Reed for visitors who commute across campuses.
Nearby areas
Getting around
Red Line + Ride On buses connect most of the corridor. A car helps for White Oak and cross-county trips.
Who it’s for
Cross-campus visitors, contractors, fellows commuting regionally
Institutions nearby
NIH, NIST, FDA White Oak, Walter Reed
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Guides for Corridor
Moving to the DC area for a research stay
A practical first-week checklist for arriving researchers: where to land, how to get around, and what to set up first.
Read guide →How to evaluate a room rental near a research campus
A practical, step-by-step way for visiting researchers to judge a room or sublet near a research hub before committing — what to ask, what to check, and how to stay safe.
Read guide →Getting around without a car near NIH/NIST
Transit, biking, and car-share options so you can skip buying a car.
Read guide →Federal Science Corridor housing guide
How to choose between NIH, NIST, and the I-270 corridor when you can live anywhere along the Red Line — by commute, budget, and lifestyle.
Read guide →Short-term housing near NIH, NIST, and DC research campuses
The main short-term housing options for visiting researchers — sublets, shared houses, aparthotels, and corporate housing — and which fits each campus.
Read guide →What to do during your first week in the DC area as a visiting researcher
A day-by-day first-week checklist for arriving researchers: badge, bank, phone, transit, housing, and finding people.
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