Dulles International Airport is located 42 km west of downtown Washington, in the state of Virginia, USA.
The bus stop is located in front of the main terminal near Exit No. 2A.
You can reach the city center from the airport by Virginia Breeze buses. The bus operates only three times a day on a limited schedule.
Travel time: 45 minutes.
Fare: 15 USD. Tickets can be purchased from a vending machine inside the airport.
You can take the MetroBus No. 5A to the L’Enfant Plaza or Rosslyn metro stations. To reach downtown, take the metro (Blue Line) to the Nw 14th St & Nw R St station. A detailed route is available on the website.
Fare. The bus ticket costs 2 USD and can be purchased at the ticket office inside Terminal 4 or from special ticket machines. The metro fare ranges from 2.25 to 6.75 USD (depending on travel distance).
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 are available here. Service operates every 15–20 minutes.
Travel time. The trip to downtown takes about 40–50 minutes.
All car rental companies are located at the airport: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, Sixt, Thrifty. Complimentary shuttle buses operated by each rental company transport clients between the rental lot and the terminal.
Cost. The price for a mid-size car starts at 50–60 USD.
To find the taxi stand, go to the lower level of the terminal, then down the ramp to exits #2 or #6. Signs marked “Ground Transportation” or “Taxi” will guide you. You can find a detailed map on the airport’s official website.
Contact information. You can make a reservation in advance by calling 703-572-TAXI (703-572-8294). Bookings are accepted anytime, but it is recommended to reserve at least 24 hours in advance to ensure vehicle availability.
Fare. A trip to downtown costs between 65–85 USD.
Travel time is approximately 30–40 minutes.
When booking a transfer, you can expect the driver to meet you in the arrivals hall of your terminal holding a sign with your name.
Contact information. It is recommended to book a transfer in advance (at least 48 hours before departure). You can do so via websites such as gettransfer.com.
Cost. A transfer from the airport to Washington costs around 128 USD per car (1–3 passengers).
Trip time to the Washington DC train station and bus station is about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
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. Please see above for the necessary information about the price and how to purchase.
The Washington, D.C. train station and main bus station can be reached by the above means of transportation.
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.
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.
The trip duration is between 10 and 20 minutes.
Location of taxi stands:
From Terminal A, after exiting the baggage claim area, turn right. Taxis are located on the curb closest to the terminal.
In Terminals B and C, on the first floor near the exit, you will find clearly marked taxi pick-up areas.
Fare. A detailed rate list can be found on the airport’s official website.
Important! Passengers with reduced mobility are advised to contact the dispatch service 24 hours before arrival at 703-417-4333 to ensure a specially equipped vehicle is available if needed.
You can book an airport transfer from Ronald Reagan Airport to your chosen address in Washington in advance (for example, at www.carngo.com). The driver will meet you in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name.
Cost of such a transfer to the city starts from 90 USD.
Car rental counters are located on the first floor of Terminal A. A free “Parking/Rental Car” shuttle operates between the terminals and the rental car lots. You can also walk following the “Parking Garage A” signs — it takes about 10 minutes from Terminals A and B, and 15 minutes from Terminal C.
Cost. The price for an economy car starts from 60 USD per day.
Details on how to get from the airport to the metro and fare information are provided above. The trip to the main bus and train stations takes about 25 minutes.
Route. The Yellow/Blue and Red Metro lines connect the airport with the main bus terminal and Union Station.
On the Yellow Line, travel to Gallery Place–Chinatown station, then transfer to the Red Line.
If you choose the Blue Line, travel to Metro Center and change to the Red Line.
You can reach Washington’s bus and train stations by taxi, pre-booked transfer, or rental car. The relevant booking information for these transport options can be found above.
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is located 65 km from the city center. The driving time is approximately 1 hour.
The total travel time to downtown Washington is around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
First, take the shuttle bus that runs from the airport to BWI Amtrak/Marc Station.
From there, board the high-speed train PALMETTO and travel to Union Station.
If your destination is in the very heart of Washington, take the metro and use the Red Line to reach the downtown stop — K St NW & 17th St NW.
Schedule. Shuttle buses operate every 8 minutes. Detailed information about this and alternative routes can be found here.
Rides on shuttle buses are free of charge.
Tickets for the high-speed train can be purchased at the station or directly from the conductor on board. The fare is 14 USD.
A single metro ticket costs 2 USD, and a day pass is 4.60 USD. Tickets can be purchased at the station.
Taxi stands are located on the lower level of the airport terminal, near exits No. 5 and No. 13. You can also order a taxi by phone at 410-859-1100 or book it online in advance.
Fare. The approximate fare from Baltimore Airport to downtown Washington is around 90 USD. Please note that this is an estimated rate, and the price may vary depending on traffic, the number of passengers, time of day, and day of the week.
If you book a transfer, the driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall of the corresponding terminal, holding a sign with your name on it.
Cost of a city transfer starts from 60 USD.
Where to book. There are various transfer booking services available, among which booking.suntransfers.com has a good reputation.
Car rental companies at Baltimore Airport include AVIS, Enterprise, Alamo, Hertz, Budget, National, Dollar, and Thrifty. They are located in a separate building near the airport at 7432 New Ridge Rd, Hanover, MD 21076. A free shuttle bus runs from the airport to the rental car facility every 10 minutes. More information can be found on the airport’s website.
Cost. Prices for mid-size cars start at 60 USD per day.
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.
Taxis, shuttles, or rental cars are available from the main train station. For more information see above.
