DRIVING TO DC

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FLYING TO DC

Two out of three of the airports local to DC require use of transit to reach the capital. DCA is the only airport that resides in the heart of the city. Both BWI and IAD have excellent transit systems in place if you need to get into the city if you must rely on public transit.

BWI is frequently the best choice in terms of money for many travelers, and travelers are able to use a bus service that will transport them from the airport to the DC Metro rail stop at Greenbelt. Alternatively, if your plane arrives at BWI while the DC Metro rail is not in service, you can take an AmTrak train to Union Station for just a little over $10


Below are some links that will assist in planning your flight and reaching your destination.

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Expedia
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TRAVELLING BY BUS

Many buses run almost hourly from DC to New York City, which can be convenient if you live in NYC or have a way to get there. Many DC natives call these the 'Chinatown' buses because they typically pick up and let off in the Chinatown area of DC. Also, Greyhound has a station in Washington, DC, which is near Union Station, giving you options on how to find your destination.

Below are some links that will assist in planning your travel and reaching your destination.

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Greyhound
WMATA

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TRAVELLING BY TRAIN

Traveling by train to DC can be a cost effective, comfortable way to travel to Washington, DC. If you do decide to travel by train, be sure to buy from Amtrak in advance as the prices frequently rise closer to the departure date.

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DRIVING

For the most part, driving to DC is an easy task that makes for a fun road trip. Many DC residents say that the monuments are best at night, so having a car would allow for some adventurous site seeing. What is not reccommended, however, is arriving during rush hour (5:00pm-7:30pm). Arriving around rush hour is like... getting that cute girl's name, whom you met yesterday, tattooed on your arm to show how much you dig like her.

The DCLX committee hopes you understand that both are ill-advised.

Click here for more information on driving to Washington DC

FLYING

Planes are great. You hop on, make a friend or two, get some sub-par food, and arrive in a totally different place. If you live over six hours away, it may be worthwhile for you to look into a flight.

The three Airports local to the DC Metropolitan area are:

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BUS

There are many different buses available in the DC metropolitan area including Greyhound and also the "Chinatown" buses.

Click here for more information on riding a bus to Washington, DC

TRAIN

The AmTrak train has a convenient stop at Union Station, which will put you in downtown DC. It's important to note that there is also a Metro stop on the red line here.

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