Dunbar High School does not provide school bus transportation, but Metrorail and Metrobus are convenient options. Through the Kids Ride Free program, students with a DC One Card can ride Metrorail and Metrobus to and from school for free from 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM and from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
- Metrorail Green Line to Mt. Vernon Station
- Metrorail Red line NOMA Station
- Metrobus 90 or 92 to North Capital and O Street
- Metrobus 96 to New Jersey Ave and N Street