Learn how to get from Washington DC airports to downtown, train or bus station: modes of transportation, their costs and where to buy a ticket.
Dulles International Airport. Dulles is located 42 km west of downtown Washington, Virginia, in the United States.
How to get to downtown Washington, DC from Dulles Airport
The bus stop is located in front of the main terminal near Gate 4.
Bus
The Washington Flyer Coach buses are available from the airport to the center. The ride from the airport is to the West Falls Church subway station.
Trip time: 20-30 minutes.
Cost: 10 USD. You can buy a ticket from a vending machine on the airport grounds.
Bus + Metro
The MetroBus #5A takes you to L'Enfant Plaza or Rosslyn metro stations. To get downtown, you need to take the MetroBus (Blue Line) to the station - Nw 14th St & Nw R St, detailed route available at website.
Cost. A bus ticket costs 7 USD and can be purchased at the ticket office located inside Terminal 4 or at special terminals. Subway fare is between 2 and 5 USD (depending on how far you travel).
Schedule. Buses from the airport to the city run Monday through Friday from 5:45 to 22:15 and on weekends from 7:45 to 22:15, more details here. Transportation runs every 15-20 minutes.
Trip time. The trip to downtown will take about 40-50 minutes.
Car Rental
All car rental companies located at the airport are Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, Sixt, and Thrifty. Free shuttles operated by each car rental company will shuttle customers between the rental location and the Terminal.
Cost. The price for a mid-range car starts from 48 USD.
Taxi
To find the cab stand, go to the lower level of the Terminal, then down the ramp to Exit #2 or #6. Ground Transportation or Taxi signs will help you find the right way. For a detailed map, visit the official page of the airport.
Contact Information. The phone number 703-572-TAXI (703-572-8294) can be used to make reservations in advance. Reservations are accepted at any time, but it is recommended that reservations be made 24 hours in advance to ensure vehicle availability.
Cost. A trip to the city center will cost $50-70 USD.
Trip time is 30 to 40 minutes.
Transfer
When you book a transfer, the driver will be waiting for you in the hall of the respective arrival terminal with a name plate.
Contact details. It is recommended to book your transfer in advance (48 hours before departure). You can do this via a website (e.g. gettransfer.com).
Cost. An airport shuttle to Washington, D.C., will cost you an average of 82 USD per car (1-3 passengers).
How to get to Washington DC train station and bus station from Dulles Airport
Trip time to the Washington DC train station and bus station is about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Bus + Metro
On the 5A bus line, you need to first get to the stop - N Moore St & Rosslyn Station. Then on the subway take the blue/orange/silver line, the stop you need is Metro Center. At this stop, transfer to the red line, which will take you to Union Station (bus & train station stop).
Schedule. Up-to-date departure times, alternate routes can be viewed here.
Cost. For necessary information about the price, as well as the method of purchase, see above.
Taxi/Transfer/Rental Car
The Washington, D.C. train station and main bus station can be reached by the above means of transportation. For more information, see above.
How to get to downtown Washington, D.C. from Ronald Reagan Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport is located in Virginia, Arlington County, about 7 km south of downtown Washington, DC. Of the airports serving the city, it is the closest to the center.
Bus + Metro
The bus stop is located across from the terminal exit.
Route. On exiting the terminal, take any "Airport Shuttle" bus. At the "Terminal B/C" or "Parking Garages B and C" stop, you will be on a covered bridge that exits to the Metrorail station. From that station, you need to take the yellow/green subway line and ride to the downtown stop, U Street/African-American-Amer Civil War Memorial/ Cardozo.
Trip time is about 30 minutes.
Schedule of operation. The airport shuttle runs around the clock.
Price. Shuttle fare is free. For information on subway fares and how to purchase, see above.
For a detailed route from the airport, as well as alternatives, see site.
Taxi
The trip is 10 to 20 minutes long.
Location of cab stands:
From Terminal A, exit the baggage claim hall and turn right. Cabs are located on the curb closest to the Terminal.
In Terminals B and C on the first floor, near the exit, you will find a clearly marked cab drop-off point.
Cost. A detailed price list can be found on the official page of the airport.
Important! Passengers with disabilities are advised to contact dispatch 24 hours prior to arrival at tel. 703-417-4333 so that a specially adapted vehicle will be available if needed.
Transfer
You can pre-book a shuttle from Ronald Reagan Airport to a selected address in Washington, D.C. (for example, at www.carngo.com). The driver will be waiting for you with a nameplate in the arrivals hall.
The cost of such a transfer to the city is from 72 USD.
Car Rental
Car rental desks at the airport are located on the first floor of Terminal A. A free Parking/Rental Car shuttle runs between the terminals and the rental car lots. You can also get there on foot using the "Parking Garage A" signs, taking approximately 10 minutes from Terminals A and B, and 15 minutes from Terminal C.
Cost. Economy car prices start at 52 USD/day.
How to get to the Washington, D.C. train station and bus terminal from Ronald Reagan Airport
Bus + Metro
For the method of transportation from the airport to Metro, as well as the fare, see above. The trip duration to the bus station and main train station is about 25 minutes.
Route. The yellow/blue and red subway lines connect the airport to the main bus station and train station - Union Station.
On the yellow line you need to get to the stop - Gallery Place-Chinatown, then transfer to the red line.
If you choose the blue line, you'll need to go to Metro Center and transfer to the red subway line.
Taxis, shuttles, or rental cars are available at the Washington, D.C. bus station and train station. The information you need to book these modes of transportation is above.
How to get to downtown Washington, DC from Baltimore Airport
The Baltimore/Washington International Airport named after T. Marshall is located 65 km from the center of the city. T. Marshall International Airport is located 65 km from the city center. Travel time by car is about 1 hour.
Public transportation
Trip time to the city center is about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
You'll first need to take the Bus Shuttle service from the airport to Bwi Amtrak/Marc Station.
From this station you need to take the fast train PALMETTO to Union Station.
If you're headed to the heart of Washington, DC, you should take the Metro and use the Red Line to get to the downtown stop - K St NW & 17th St NW.
Schedule. The shuttle bus runs every 8 minutes. For more information about this route, as well as alternate routes, please here.
Cost
Transit on the Shuttle Buses is free of charge.
Tickets for the high-speed train can be purchased at the station or directly from the controller on the train, the cost is 14 USD.
A single ticket for the metro will cost you 1.80 USD and a full-day pass will cost 4.20 USD. You can pay at the station.
Taxis
Taxi stands are located on the lower level of the airport terminal, near gates #5 and #13. You can also call 410-859-1100 or book a cab online in advance.
Cost. The approximate fare from Baltimore Airport to downtown Washington, DC is about $60 USD. Please note that this is an approximate fare and prices may vary depending on traffic, number of passengers, time and day of pickup.
Transfer
When you book a transfer, the driver will be waiting for you in the lounge of the respective arrival terminal with a name plate.
Transfers to the city cost from 163.93 USD.
Where to book. There are various transfer booking services, a well established one is booking.suntransfers.com
Car Rental
Car rental locations at Baltimore Airport include AVIS, Enterprises, Alamo, Hertz, Budget, National, Dollar, and Thrifty. They are located in a separate building next to the port at 7432 New Ridge Rd. Hanover, MD 21076. A free shuttle bus runs from the airport to this complex every 10 minutes. For information in advance, visit the airport website.
Cost. Prices for mid-range cars start at 62 USD/day.
How to get to Washington DC train station and bus station from Baltimore Airport
Shuttle bus + MARC high-speed train
The trip to the main Union Station railroad and bus station is about 1 hour.
Route. Take the shuttle bus to Bwi Amtrak/Marc Station. From this station, you need to take the MARC high speed train to Union Station. Detailed information on this route here.
Information about transportation schedules, as well as cost, is posted above.
Taxi/Transfer/Rental Car
Taxis, shuttles, or rental cars are available from the main train station. For more information, see above.
