Travel Information

The capital of the United States, Washington, DC is a thriving city with much to see and do, from arts and heritage to sports and recreation. Washington, DC is easily accessible by rail, bus or air.

Airports

Washington, DC is served by three airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, and Baltimore-Washington International Airport.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
(703) 661-2700
Located just south of Washington, DC and accessible by a short ride on the Metrorail's blue and yellow lines. Shuttle buses and Washington Flyer Express buses are also available for a fee of $8.00 one way, and taxi fare to Downtown is $12-15. For Washington Flyer information call (800) 2FLYER2

Washington Dulles International Airport
(703) 661-2700
26 miles west of Washington, DC. Washington Flyer Express bus service is available to Metrorail or Downtown, departing every 45 minutes, 1 hour transit time for a fee of $16.00. Taxi fare to Downtown is about $40.00. For Washington Flyer information call (800) 2FLYER2

Baltimore-Washington International Airport
(800) I-FLY-BWI
Located northeast of Washington, DC. Rail trains available to Washington's Union Station. Super Shuttle bus to 15th & K Streets every hour for a fee of $21.00 one way. Taxi fare to downtown approximately $45.00. For Super Shuttle call (800) 258-3826

Trains

Automobiles

Washington is encircled by the Capital Beltway, formed by Interstates I-495 and I-95. Interstate 66 leads from Washington, DC west to Virginia. Interstate 50 heads east to Annapolis, MD, the Chesapeake Bay and the beaches, and west to Virginia. Interstate 95 heads north to Baltimore, MD, Philadelphia, PA, and New York, NY, and south to Richmond, VA and Florida. Interstate 270 heads north to Frederick, MD.

Metro

Washington, DC and the metro area is extremely accessible by the clean, safe Metro service. Metrorail and Metrobus are convenient to just about all of Washington's most popular places. Metro stations open at 5:30 am weekdays and at 8:00 am weekends. Metro closes at midnight. Fares depend on when and how far you travel, with the base fare being $1.10. One day passes with unlimited rides cost $5.00.