travel and transportation

As one of the country's most accessible cities, Washington, DC is surrounded by three major airports: Washington Dulles International Airport is located 25 miles west; the Baltimore/Washington International Airport is 30 miles north; and the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport offers a full range of domestic flights and is located just south of the city.

Once in Washington, D.C., it is one of the easiest cities to navigate in the U.S. Metrorail and Metrobus provide a safe, clean and efficient way of getting around Washington, DC and the metropolitan suburbs, with five rail lines and an extensive bus system. For more information on Metrorail and Metrobus, including maps, schedules and rates, visit www.metroopensdoors.com.

Ground Transportation to Washington, DC
From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
Located 5 miles outside the city along the Potomac River, a cab ride from National Airport typically takes 20 minutes and will cost approximately $12-15. This airport also is accessible on Metrorail's Yellow and Blue lines and shared ride van service is offered by SuperShuttle for approximately $13 for the first passenger, $8 for each additional.

From Washington Dulles International Airport:
Although only 25 miles from Washington, a cab ride could take up to an hour depending on traffic, and will cost approximately $50 each way. Washington Flyer provides bus service to Metrorail’s West Falls Church station (orange line) for $9 with departures every 45 minutes, and SuperShuttle offers door-to-door service for approximately $26.

From the Baltimore/Washington International Airport:
The ride from this airport is dependent on traffic and may take up to an hour. A taxi will cost approximately $50 one-way. SuperShuttle is available for $31 each way for the first person and $10 for every subsequent passenger. Additionally, there is a BWI Express Metro Bus service to Metrorail’s Greenbelt station (green line) for $3 with departures every 40 minutes and MARC train service to Metrorail’s Union Station (red line) on weekdays for $6.