Washington's public transportation
The 5 lines of Washington Metro trains even go to neighboring cities. Within the city, you should use MetroRide brand cars. To travel to Maryland, you should look for RideOn trains. To get to Virginia, travelers can take trains with DASH signs.
Fare
To pay for public transportation in Washington, D.C., the best advice for tourists is to buy a $30 USD SmarTrip rechargeable card for frequent trips. The card itself costs 5 USD, and another 25 USD is added to the account. The card can then be topped up as needed.
Washington's transportation prices vary depending on how far you travel and the time of day. For example, a subway pass can cost from $2 to $5 USD. A bus ride costs 1.7 USD in cash and 1.5 USD with a special card.
Local Transportation
In general, Washington's public transportation works well, but if you need a special urgency, you can catch a cab in busy areas of the city right on the street. Otherwise, you can order a car over the phone. A trip within the city rarely costs more than $20 USD.
