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Fort Washington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fort Washington

With a population of 23,717, Fort Washington is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fort Washington has to offer.

When to visit Fort Washington

Fort Washington in September
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fort Washington in September
Estimated hotel price
$85
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fort Washington

Plane

When flying to Fort Washington, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Washington departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fort Washington, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fort Washington to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Washington is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 14 miles from Fort Washington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Washington, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Fort Washington takes 170 miles and will cost you around $62. From New York, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

When flying to Fort Washington, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fort Washington departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fort Washington, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fort Washington to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fort Washington is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 14 miles from Fort Washington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fort Washington, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Fort Washington takes 170 miles and will cost you around $62. From New York, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Fort Washington

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FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Fort Washington

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Delta
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Iberia
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Air France
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United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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ITA Airways
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Singapore Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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JetBlue
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Malaysia Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fort Washington

Most booked hotels in Fort Washington

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Citizenm Washington Dc Capitol
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1675 reviews)
$162+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4434 reviews)
$161+
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The St. Gregory Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2071 reviews)
$218+
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Hotel Washington
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1314 reviews)
$293+
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Hamilton Hotel - Washington DC
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4851 reviews)
$197+
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Yotel Washington DC Formerly Liaison
4 stars
Excellent (8, 3554 reviews)
$163+
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Renting a car in Fort Washington

Renting a car in Fort Washington costs $90 per day, on average, or $359 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Fort Washington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Fort Washington is Luxury (Infiniti QX80 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fort Washington costs $90 per day, on average, or $359 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Fort Washington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Fort Washington is Luxury (Infiniti QX80 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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