On the Step 1 page, enter your starting point in the "Leave from" field. You may enter an address, intersection or landmark/tourist attraction. Click here for examples.

Then, enter your final destination in the "Arrive at" field. You may enter an address, intersection or landmark/tourist attraction. Click here for examples.

After you have input this information, click "NEXT" and The RideGuide will direct you to Step 2

If doesn't understand the information entered, The RideGuide will direct you to a page with futher instruction.

On the Step 2 page, enter the date that you plan to travel in the "Date" field as shown (month/day/year)

If your trip will begin at a specific time, click the button next to "Leaving at" and enter the desired departure time
OR
If your arrival time is more important, click the button next to "Arriving at" and enter the time you wish to reach your destination.

Using the "Minimize" buttons, select ONE option.
If it is most important to reach your destination in the shortest amount of time, click the button to the left of "Time"
OR
If it is most important to avoid extensive walking, click the button to the left of "Walking"
(NOTE: The maximum RideGuide walk is 1/2 mile)
OR
If it is most important to have the fewest amount of transfers, click the button to the left of "Transfers"

Step 3 will list the best possible routes to reach your destination. The instructions for the best route will be listed at the top. Any good alternatives will follow.

Reading your results:

At the top of your results page will find the "From/To" phrase specifying your departure and arrival locations.

The "ITINERARY" tables give you step-by-step instructions.

	=	MetroBus To the right of the icon you will find: Bus Number and direction that the bus is moving (in this case, Take 13M (MET) Bus Towards PENTAGON) Location where you board the bus and scheduled time for the bus to stop Location where you will get off the bus and scheduled time for the bus to reach that location
	=	MetroRail Icon color = Metro line color To the right of the icon you will find: The MetroRail line and direction that the traub is moving (in this case, Take RED LINE Towards Silver Spring) Location where you board the train and scheduled time for the train to stop Location where you will get off the train and scheduled time for the train to reach that location
	=	Walk The maximum RideGuide walk is 1/2 mile. Press "Details" button to recieve detailed walking instructions.
	=	Transfer