About DC
With its ideal mid-Atlantic location and comprehensive air and rail service, it's easy to get to Washington, DC. And, thanks to a quick and efficient Metrorail subway system, friendly tour guides and broad, welcoming streets, it's also easy to navigate the nation's capital once you're here.
Visitors can fly into one of Washington, DC's three airports, ride a train into magnificent Union Station or navigate the region's network of major highways for a speedy arrival and easy conveyance downtown.
Once in town, hop aboard a site-seeing trolley, travel across town on Metro or on the DC Circulator or take to the scenic Potomac River to experience the cityscape from a different angle. Either way, you will be delighted…and inspired.
WEATHER
Experience the glory of all four seasons here in Washington, DC. The average temperature in September is highs in the 80s and lows in the 50s.
AREA TRANSPORTATION
Metro:
Metrorail and Metrobus are the safest, cleanest and most efficient ways to get around Washington, DC. For a comprehensive map of our Metrorail subway system and hours of operation go to: www.washington.org and click on Getting Around.
DC Circulator:
As mentioned above, another easy and economical way to get around our city is by riding the DC Circulator! The Circulator’s buses are unlike any other public transit around town- with low floors, big windows, and multiple doors for easy on-and-off service. For complete information on this convenient way to get around the city- please go to: www.dccirculator.com
Taxi:
Taxi fares withing the District are based on the number of zones traveled not metered rates. Taxi fares from inside DC or Reagan National Airport to outside DC are based on mileage. Airport fares may vary due to exact route taken, congestion, and cab assigned at airport.
To obtain average taxi fares from any DC location go to: http://citizenatlas.dc.gov/atlasapps/taxifare.aspx
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Washington, DC is serviced by three airports. Almost all major domestic and international airlines can be found at one of the three airports below:
Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Located approximately 26 miles west of DC (35 - 45 minutes)
Taxi: approximately $50.00 to downtown DC
Shared transportation: Super Shuttle
Travelers can take the Washington Flyer Coach bus to the West Falls Church Metro station for $9.00. Buses run every 30 minutes.
For more info visit: http://www.metwashairports.com/Dulles/
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Located approximately 4 miles south of DC (10 – 15 minutes)
Taxi: approximately $15.00 to downtown DC
Shared transportation: Super Shuttle
Reagan National Airport has its own Metro station* on the Yellow and Blue Line.
For more info visit: http://www.mwaa.com/national/
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (BWI)
Located approximately 30 miles north of DC (40 – 50 minutes)
Taxi: approximately $60.00 to downtown DC
Shared transportation: Super Shuttle and Travelers can take the BWI Express Bus to the Greenbelt Metro station for $3.00. Buses run every 40 minutes. Travelers can also take the MARC Train from the BWI Rail Station to Union Station in Washington, DC – also a Metro station and Amtrak station – for $6.00.
For more info visit: http://www.bwiairport.com/