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FLYING Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 10-minute drive to DC Accessible on Metrorail’s Blue/Yellow lines Local Tip: Enjoy a classic half-smoke at Ben's Chili Bowl before you head through security The airport’s Project Journey will bring a new 14-gate concourse in 2021 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 45-minute drive to DC The Silver Line Express Bus to Dulles costs $5 and gets you to and from the Metro; the 5A Metrobus travels between Dulles and L'Enfant Plaza Fun Nearby: See the Space Shuttle Discovery at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) 45-minute drive to DC Shuttles take you to Amtrak and MARC trains bound for DC's Union Station Long layover? Ride the BWI bike trails with Zagster bike share DRIVING Ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft service the DC metro area Hail a taxi easily on busy streets or near well-trafficked landmarks (DC taxis are red with a gray stripe); pay with cash or credit card BIKING DC has more than 140 miles of bike lanes and paths Capital Bikeshare offers 1-day or 3-day passes and has over 500 stations Rent a sized bike and a helmet from Unlimited Biking, and go on a guided (or self-guided) ride Mount Vernon Trail is paved and spans 18 miles; Georgetown’s C&O Towpath is unpaved and leads to Cumberland, Md.; Rock Creek Trail is centrally located and connects to nearby trails Hail a pedicab, weather permitting METRORAIL TRAVEL TIPS “Metro” not “Subway” Don't be an escaleftor: Walk on the left, stand on the right side of the escalators Let riders off the train before entering If the bell chimes, don’t try to board; the doors close firmly and can separate you from your party Metro hours: Mon.– Thurs. 5 am–11 pm, Fri. 5 am–11 pm, Sat. 7 am–11 pm, Sun. 8 am–11 pm To travel on Metro, you will need a SmarTrip card, which can be purchased at any station or online at wmata.com Use your SmarTrip card to enter/exit SILVER LINE UPDATE The 23-mile Silver Line Metro extension now connects DC to luxury retail mecca Tysons Corner Center. The extension is expected to reach Dulles International Airport by fall of 2021. Disclaimer: Washington, DC is still in a reopening phase due to COVID-19. Please wear a mask when traveling and visiting. Find more travel safety info at washington.org
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