Ronald Regan Washington National Airport - DCA Transportation

Since Washington National Airport is located so close to a major city, there are a good number of transportation options available for people arriving at the airport. Travelers looking for private and comfortable transportation options may want to consider chauffeured car service. Travelers who consider cost as a deciding factor in choosing a transportation method will be interested in using public transportation. Greyhound, Amtrak, rental cars, taxis, and shuttle services are also all available.

Car Rental

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is served by Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National, and Thrifty car rental companies. Enterprise Rent-A-Car is also available off-site. Travelers should try to make car rental reservations in advance to avoid paying high fees as a result of making last-minute reservations. Travelers may make reservations with their preferred car rental company by calling the company's reservation hotline or visiting the online reservations section of the company's Web site.

Public/Ground Transfer

A number of ground transportation options are available for travelers leaving Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Greyhound bus service and Amtrak train service are all available and will take travelers to many destinations in addition to those in Washington and Virginia. Metrorail is the public transportation system serving the airport; travelers may choose this transportation method as an inexpensive way to get from place to place. Chauffeured car service is available for travelers seeking more comfortable transportation options.

Airport Shuttles

Super Shuttle serves Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and is a shared-ride service that only operates on demand. The shuttle offers door-to-door service for passengers. Information on the Super Shuttle can be obtained by calling 1-800-BLUE-VAN or visiting their Web site at www.supershuttle.com.

Taxi Services

Several taxi companies serve Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. These companies must adhere to the rules for taxi operation that are in effect in Virginia. The taxis run on a meter that is turned on once you have gotten into your cab. You should ask for a receipt after you get to your destination, especially if you need to turn in receipts for reimbursement after a business trip.