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                   If I am driving to MCRD San Diego, how do I get there?

                           The Depot requires a photo identification card,driver's license,
                                     and proof of insurance if driving aboard base.

From the North: Take Interstate-5 South to the Washington St.exit. At the Stop light, turn right
                               onto W. Washington St. Go straight through the next two Stop lights. This will
                               take you directly to Gate 5.

From the South: Take Interstate-5 North to the Washington St.exit. At the Stop light, turn left onto
                                W. Washington St. Go straight through the next two Stop lights. This will take you
                                directly to Gate 5.

From the East: Take Interstate-8 West to Interstate-5South. Take the Washington St. exit, the
                             second exit after the Interstate-8 interchange. At the Stop light, turn right onto
                             W. Washington St. Go straight through the next two Stop lights. This will take
                             you directly to Gate 5.

From the West: Take Rosecrans St. to Lytton St. Turn right onto Lytton St. At the curve in the road,
                              the street becomes Barnett Ave. Continue straight on Barnett for approximately
                              one mile where the road will merge with the Pacific Highway. Take the Washington
                              St. exit on the right. Turn right onto W. Washington St. This will take you directly
                              to Gate 5.

        Request directions at the Gate to the Command Museum in Day Hall, Building 26.

  
                                                 The Depot requires a photo identification card, driver's license, and proof of insurance if driving aboard base.