Crystal City is a community at the east end of Jefferson Davis Highway (Route 1) in Arlington just south of I-395 and the Pentagon. Transportation is always available in the nearby Pentagon City Metro Station, as well as the Crystal City Station. These stops both serve the Blue and Yellow Metro Lines, Metrobus, Arlington Transit ART buses, Omnilink buses and VRE trains are also accessible. Further, the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is just 10 minutes away and Pentagon City Mall is just 15 minutes away.
Residents are served by Oakridge Elementary School, Gunston Middle School, and Wakefield High School.