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Some Airlines That Fly Into the
District of Columbia
Here are some of the airlines that fly into D.C.
For a listing of all of the airlines, along with flight information and
scheduling, click on Metropolitan
Washington Airports Authority, and then go to the flight schedule information page.
Just some of the airlines that fly into the
District of Columbia include: American Trans Air
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ATA -
Atlantic Coast Airlines
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British Airways - Continental Airlines
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Delta Air Lines
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Northwest Airlines/KLM - Southwest Airlines
- Spanair -
United Airlines.
British Airways (ba.ccom)
flies between Washington D. C. and London Heathrow
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Getting into D.C. from the airport.
Airport Information
Transportation Information
Airport Information
Many people who arrive in Washington, D.C. do so by air.
Dozens of domestic and international airlines fly into this important world
city.
And, if they do arrive by air, and if they do not rent a car, they will have to get into
town. Here are some suggestions from each of the nearby airports.
Ronald Reagan National Airport
Washington
Dulles International Airport
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) International Airport
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Ronald Reagan National Airport...
Located south of the city along the Potomac River and offering a full range
of domestic flights on major, regional and commuter carriers. Shuttle bus
service to downtown (1517 K St. NW) available. Also accessible on Metrorail's yellow and blue lines. Taxi fare to downtown is approximately
$12-$15, and both Washington Flyer and Super Shuttle now offer service from the
airport to downtown hotels. Phone: (703) 417-8000.
Washington
Dulles International Airport...
Located 26 miles west of Washington and offering a full range of
domestic and international flights. Taxi fare to downtown is approximately $40.
Washington Flyer provides bus service to downtown hotels, with departures every
45 minutes, and Super Shuttle offers door to door service. Phone:
(703) 572-2700.
Baltimore/Washington (BWI) International Airport...
Located 30 miles east of Washington and offering a full range of domestic
and international flights. More than 50 trains travel between Washington's Union Station and the BWI rail station Monday-Friday. Ground transportation to
15th & K Sts. every 60 minutes with door-to-door service available to BWI
from your DC suburban hotel, office or home. Taxi fare to downtown Washington is
approximately $45. For ground transportation, call Super Shuttle at
1-800-809-7080. For information on complimentary convention and hospitality,
plus group sales call 1-800-I FLY BWI, press #5 and ask for the Convention Sales
Manager at extension 7034. Phone: (301) 261-1000.
Fax: (410) 859-3960.
Toll Free: (800) I-FLY-BWI. URL: www.bwiairport.com.
For additional information contact the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, 1 Aviation Circle, MA-4,
Washington ,
20001-6000. Phone: (703) 417-8774.
Fax: (703) 417-8892. URL: www.metwashairports.com.
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Information
What follows is more detailed information on getting
into town from the airports:
A Capitol Express
Airport Express Inc.
American Eagle Limousine and
Travel Services Inc.
Capital City Limousine
The Convention Store
Jet Tours Washington
Super Shuttle Washington
VIP Limo and Sedan
Washington Flyer Ground
Transportation System
A Capitol Express
Full service transportation company specializing in conventions, trade
shows, political and sporting events and custom tours. Our services include
airport transfers, shuttle systems and meet and greet. 105 N. Ripley St.
#303, Alexandria ,
VA
22304. Phone: (202) 494-3000.
Fax: (703) 671-3334.
Airport Express Inc.
Ground transportation for conventions and tours, business and pleasure,
night on the town, door-to-door service. Provides excellent ground transport
services to and from the Washington metropolitan area to National, BWI and
Dulles International airports. 819 Silver Spring Ave. #303,
Silver Spring ,
MD
20910 Phone: (301) 588-2455.
Fax: (301) 588-4758.
Toll Free: 1-800-977-2828.
American Eagle Limousine and
Travel Services Inc.
Full-service transportation company, featuring luxury stretch, super and ultra
limousines, sedans and vans. Professional, prestigious and expedient service.
8390 Terminal Rd. Unit C,
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Lorton,
VA 22079. Phone: (703) 550-7200.
Fax: (703) 550-7799.
Toll Free: 1-800-730-7878. URL: www.americaneaglelimo.com.
Capital City Limousine
Luxury ground transportation featuring executive sedans, corporate
limousines, minibuses and passenger vans; 24-hour service and 30-minute
response. Major credit cards accepted. P.O. Box 91077,
Washington ,
DC
20090-1077. Phone: (202) 484-0200.
Fax: (202) 484-0944.
Toll Free: (800) 441-6676. URL: www.capitalcitylimo@washpost.com.
The Convention Store
National full-service transportation company specializing in the design and
management of city-wide shuttle systems and sponsorship programs for
conventions, tradeshows, sporting, political and special events. No group too
small or too large. 2981 Solomons Island Road,
Edgewater,
MD
21037. Phone: (410) 956-0001.
Fax: (410) 956-6592.
Toll Free: 1-800-285-0001. URL: www.conventionstore.com.
Jet Tours Washington
Regular (4 hours) and custom made sightseeing in Spanish, Portuguese and
Italian. Pick-up at hotel. Airport transfers and transportation for groups
hotels and restaurant reservations. 9512 Hale Place,
Silver Spring ,
MD
20910. Phone: (301) 588-6966.
Fax: (301) 588-2769. URL: www.citytours.com.
Super Shuttle Washington
The National Leader in door-to-door airport ground transportation now available
in Washington. Economical, convenient service from National and Dulles Airports
to your hotel, office, or home. Special arrangements for groups and conventions.
Call 1-800-BLUE-VAN for reservations 24 hours a day. 2605 S. Clark St.,
Arlington ,
VA
22202. Phone: (703) 416-7873.
Fax: (703) 416-0729.
Toll Free: 1-800-BLUE VAN. URL: www.supershuttle.com.
VIP Limo and Sedan
Our drivers maintain a small business attitude but offer a corporate level of
service. Call us anytime! We will provide you the utmost service and handle you
and your business clients with kid gloves. 100 N. Wayne Street,
Apt. #2,
Arlington ,
VA
22201. Phone: (703) 248-3366.
Fax: (703) 243-0174.
Toll Free: 582-1371. URL: www.dcviplimo.com.
Washington Flyer Ground Transportation System
Economical, convenient and quick shuttle service leaves National and Dulles
airports several times each hour to 8 of the city's most popular hotels. Perfect
for meeting delegates. Washington Dulles International
Airport, P.O. Box 107045/MA234,
Washington ,
DC
20041. Phone: (703) 572-8400.
Fax: (703) 572-7607.
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Getting There by Rail
You can get to Washington, D.C. by train. In fact, I have
done so from Atlanta on the overnight train. Amtrak is America's only
national passenger railroad system. Tickets may be purchased from Amtrak or
your travel agent. In Washington, they may be purchased at Union Station,
Amtrak's Travel Center (1721 K St. NW), New Carrollton (MD) station, or
Alexandria (VA) station. For additional information, contact Amtrak, Phone:
(202) 906-4971.
Fax: (202) 906-4974.
Toll Free: 1-800-USA-RAIL. URL: .
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Getting There, and Around, on the Road
and Other Surface Transportation Ideas
Private Vehicles
Bus and Coach
Rental Car Information
Taxi Information
METRO
Walking Around D.C.
Bike Rental
Tours of D.C.
By Boat and On the Water
Private Vehicles
Driving into the Washington, DC area can be quite an experience. The
Washington, DC metro area is encircled by the Capital Beltway, which is formed
by Interstates I-95 and I-495. Interstate I-66 leads from Washington to West
Virginia. Interstate I-50 heads east to Annapolis, MD, the Chesapeake Bay and
surrounding beaches. Interstate I-95, if followed beyond the beltway, leads
north to Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York. Interstate I-270 heads north to
Frederick, MD and beyond.
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Bus and Coach
You will also find many ways to get there by bus or coach. Check
http://www.washington.org.
and click on "Getting Around" for additional information and
links.
Taxi Information
Getting around by taxi is sometimes one of the best ways as it is pretty hard to
find parking places in Washington. You may opt to leave your car at the
hotel and take a taxi. Check
http://www.washington.org.
and click on "Getting Around" for additional information and
links.
METRO
This is another great way to get around. However, as there are not a lot
of stops, you may have to do some walking. However, with a map and a
little work you can figure out the system.
Rental Car Information
You can also use that same link (http://www.washington.org.)
for rental car information. One of my favorites is Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Of course, all of the major rental car companies are also located at the
airports.
Tour Companies
There are dozens of tour companies in Washington. Check
http://www.washington.org.
and click on "Getting Around" for additional information and
links. The various companies offer tours by coach, mini-bus, and private vehicles and limos.
One of my favorites is Old Town Trolley Tours where you can just sit
and enjoy a 2-hour narrated tour. They leave every 30 minutes.
Although you can get on and off the trolley when you like and reboard, I suggest
you take the entire tour first, take notes of places you want to return to, and
then begin the tour all over again with free re-boarding from 19 sites around the city. Best conductors in the city. Pick up from area
hotels for private charters. 2640 Reed St. NE,
Washington ,
DC
20018. Phone: (202) 832-9800,
Fax: (202) 832-9040.
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Walking
D.C. Walking Tours
offers an exciting and unique way to visit our Nation's Capital with non-conventional, nontraditional tours allowing visitors to explore the city
behind-the-scenes for a more enriching and cultivating travel experience. They
provide small group urban excursions and custom tours for the culturally and
intellectually curious. Foreign language interpreters are available for
international tour participants -- free of charge!
Bike Rental
One of the more interesting ways to tour D.C. is on a bicycle -- If you don't mind being in the traffic.
You can rent a new specialized mountain or road bike and ride past every major monument
and Memorial on an easy self-guided tour. Or, choose one of their other, 5 Best
Rides! to visit Georgetown, historic Old Town Alexandria or even Mt. Vernon.
Contact
Blazing Saddles Bicycle/Rental, 445 E. St NW,
Washington,
DC
20004; Phone: 202-544-0055,
Fax: 202-544-5001, for additional information.
On the Water
You can also enjoy several different types of tours and recreational information
on the water, including seeing Washington by water while you enjoy a
leisurely 90-minute cruise aboard The Matthew Hayes. You will sail past
the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument and the Kennedy
Center. For additional information, contact: Potomac Riverboat Co.,
205 The Strand,
Alexandria, VA 22314. Phone: (703) 684-0580,
Fax: (703) 548-9001.
You can even enjoy the view from a pedal boat in the Tidal Basin. For all
of the interesting ways you can enjoy yourself on the water while in D.C., check
http://www.washington.org.
and click on "Getting Around" for additional information and
links.
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