Marine Corps Base Quantico

About

What was established as a humble Marine Barracks in 1917 has evolved into a massive installation that is coined “The Crossroads of the Marine Corps.” Marine Corps Base Quantico occupies roughly 55,000 acres of land in southern Prince William County, northern Stafford County, and eastern Fauquier County. It is bordered to the east by the tiny town of Quantico, which has been almost completely engulfed by the base. Unique among military installations, the public has access to the base and housing areas. There’s also a publicly accessible commuter train station on base with service for both the Virginia Railway Express and Amtrak.  

As the home of the Marine Officer Candidate School, every Marine officer will train at Quantico and many enlisted Marines will pass through its gates as well. The Expeditionary Warfare School, Command and Staff College, and the Marine Corps University are also located at MCB Quantico, attracting senior-ranking Marines and officers from across the services. The FBI, DEA, and the DIA (Defense Intelligence Agency) all have training academies on base, and Marine One’s helicopters are also stationed here (you know…the folks that fly the president!). There’s also the Marine Corps Brig, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and the Marine Corps Research Center at Quantico.

Living off post is popular, as base housing is usually reserved for students attending one of the many schools or training facilities, or for International exchange officers. The nearby town of Stafford is a popular choice, as well as Woodbridge or even further north for the reverse commute. Spend some time on our neighborhood guides — especially the commute sections — to get an idea for the area. Often times, those stationed at MCB Quantico will do a follow on assignment at The Pentagon or another area installation. You’ll want to consider that possibility, and the commute implications, if you’re thinking of living in Stafford or any other Southern NOVA suburb.

Base Services:

Lincoln Military Housing

Lincoln Military Housing
Location: 13201 Perkins St.
Quantico, VA 22134

Marine Corps Community Services

Relocation Assistance
Location: 3019 Embry Loop
Quantico, VA 22134
Hours: M, W, F: 0900 to 1500

Marine Corps School Liason

Marine Corps School Liason
Location: MCTFB House
126 Neville Rd.
Quantico, VA 22134
Hours: M - F: 0800 to 1600

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Base Location

By Plane
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
45 minutes
Dulles International Airport
58 minutes
By Bus
Greyhound Bus – 22 minutes
1040 Express Dr. 
Woodbridge, VA 22191
703-490-8848

 

Amtrak – 0 minutes
Quantico Station
Potomac Avenue (inside)
Quantico MCB
550 Railroad Ave
Quantico, VA 22134
800-872-7245
Drive Times
Washington D.C. – 55 minutes
Richmond, VA – 1 hour 14 minutes
Baltimore, MD – 1 hour 35 minutes
New York City, NY – 4 hours 31 minutes

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Commute

Drive Transit
North Arlington (Ballston) 40 MINS
*1 HR 30 MINS (reverse)
*3 HRS Bus TO NE Regional Train
South Arlington (Alcova Heights) 40 MINS
*1 HR 15 MINS (reverse)
2 HRS Bus to NE Regional Train
City of Alexandria (Old Town) 45 MINS
*2 HRS 30 MINS
*1 HR NE Regional Train (limited schedule)
Fort Hunt/Mount Vernon 45 MINS
*1 HR
N/A
Kingstowne 45 MINS
*1 HR
N/A
Falls Church 45 MINS
*1 HR 30 MINS
N/A
Annandale 45 MINS
*1 HR 15 MINS
N/A
Vienna 45 MINS
*1 HR 20 MINS
N/A
Reston 50 MINS
*1 HR 25 MINS
N/A
Herndon 55 MINS
*1 HR 30 MINS
N/A
Springfield 33 MINS
*1 HR
N/A
Burke 40 MINS
*1 HR 5 MINS
N/A
Fairfax Station 35 MINS
*1 HR 15 MINS
N/A
Lorton 25 MINS
*45 MINS
N/A
Centreville 45 MINS
*1 HR 30 MINS
N/A
Chantilly 50 MINS
*1 HR 30 MINS
N/A
Manassas 35 MINS
*50 MINS
N/A
Woodbridge 20 MINS
*30 MINS
12 MINS Amtrak
Stafford 20 MINS
*25 MINS
N/A
Chevy Chase 55 MINS
*1 HR 50 MINS
N/A
Silver Spring 1 HR 15 MINS
*2 HRS 10 MINS
N/A
Frederick 1 HR 30 MINS
*3 HRS
N/A
Annapolis 1 HR 20 MINS
*2 HRS 20 MINS
N/A
Bethesda 55 MINS
*1 HR 30 MINS
N/A
Northwest DC 1 HR
*1 HR 40 MINS
N/A
Northeast DC 1 HR 10 MINS
*2 HRS
N/A
Southwest DC 50 MINS
*1 HR 20 MINS
1 HR 24 MINS Amtrak to Metro (Green/Yellow)
Southeast DC 50 MINS
*1 hr 40 MINS
N/A