Transportation: Getting Around Washington, DC
Getting around Washington, DC can be tricky, but with the right map and a little confidence exploring the District and its neighborhoods will be easy as pie.
Union Station is a train station in Washington, DC and the most visited DC destination with over 32 million visitors. In addition to being a hub for Amtrak, Union Station is filled with shops and exhibits.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport provides a guide for visitors to Washington, DC detailing airlines and ground transportation.
Bikestation Washington, DC is located in Union Station and offers visitors a safe and convenient place to store your bike while you eat lunch or tour the city by foot.
One of the least expensive ways to get to and from Washington DC airports is by using some of the shuttle services in and around the District. Check out this list of shuttle services.
This is all the information you will need when flying to Washington, DC. From airlines to airports to ground travel once you get to DC, you will find it here.
This is a complete list of airlines that fly into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
This is a complete list of airlines serving Washington Dulles International Airport
Metro's RideGuide was designed to simplify getting from point A to point B. This link will take you through a step-by-step tutorial describing how to use the Metro RideGuide.
DC can be confusing if you don't understand its grid system. This link explains how to navigate the city's streets.
StationMasters.com provides panoramic visuals of DC neighborhood metro stations and offers detailed maps of the sites you want to see.
Taxis are one of many ways to get around Washington, DC. This tip will help ensure that you don't get taken for a ride.
DC Metro Trip Planner will help you figure out which rail line or bus to take in order to get to all the must see sites in the District. It offers several different itinerary options and offers walking directions once you reach the terminal closest to your destination.
