PLANNING TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORT
There are three major airports that surround the Washington, DC area: Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI); Reagan National Airport (DCA); and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). It is best to fly into one of these airports, but you can also reach the DC area by train and bus from other major cities like New York City, Newark, and Philadelphia.
If you will be travelling from Dulles International Airport (IAD), you should have received an e-mail about the possibility of airport pick-up. You can also take the metro train from IAD.
DC Metro information can be found here:
https://www.wmata.com/
Public Transportation (metro train or bus) is easy from Reagan National and Baltimore airports. Please see their websites for more information (
Reagan National Public Transportation
&
Baltimore Public Transportation
). Shared Vans are an economical alternative where public transportation is not an option or if you are traveling with lots of luggage. Shared "
Super Shuttles"
can be booked in advance or directly at the airport. These services take you directly to your door but are cheaper than a taxi. If you travel in a group, you can save money by booking together.
Taxis are abundant but can be costly (at least $40 from Reagan National, $70 from Baltimore, and $90 from Dulles). Taxis in DC are required to accept credit cards, but if you travel from Virginia or Maryland, it is best to be prepared to pay cash. Taxis are available outside the terminal at every airport. With the Uber or Lyft app, you can also arrange a taxi alternative that is slightly cheaper.
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