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Washington (Ronald Reagan) National Airport (DCA)
Airport Description: Washington (Ronald Reagan) National Airport is one of the major airports on the East Coast of the United States offering a range of direct intercontinental flights in addition to many flights throughout North America. The airport's official web site has schedule information for carriers and destinations.
Airport Location: The airport is located across the Potomac River from Washington, DC and is adjacent to Arlington and Alexandria in Virginia. By road the airport is approximately 13 miles/21 km from the U.S. Capitol area.
Highway Connections: The airport is close to the George Washington Memorial Parkway which offers connections to the highway system around Washington, DC.
Highway Routes from the Airport: From the airport the George Washington Memorial Parkway connects to the north with Interstate 395 which runs eastbound to connect with I-295 for points in Maryland on the east side of the District of Columbia. For destination points in Maryland, see also Baltimore-Washington International or go to the Maryland airports page.
Interstate 395 also runs to the southwest to connect with I-95 southbound to Fredericksburg and Richmond and with I-495 for points in northeastern Virginia.
US1 is to the west of the George Washington Memorial Parkway and runs south through Arlington and Alexandria. It connects with I-495/I-95 on the south side of Alexandria for other points in Virginia and southeastern Maryland.
Road Conditions: To check road conditions in Virginia visit the Department of Transportation web site. This web site also has other information of interest to travelers.
Parking Facilities: Long- and short-term parking facilities are available on the airport. Long-term parking is available off the airport.
Ground Transportation Services: In keeping with its status as a major airport, a wide variety of services is available. These include Ground Transportation Services to Baltimore, Washington and other points in the surrounding area. Transportation services available include taxis, busses, trains and airporters.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a system that provides transportation to many points in and surrounding Washington, DC. Rail and bus services are provided to and from Washington National Airport.
The OmniRide Family of Transit Services operated by the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission offers a variety of services from points in Washington, DC to Prince William County and the Manassas area.
Amtrakand the Metroliner provide efficient rail services from Union Station in Washington, DC north to Philadelphia and New York and south to Newport News. Amtrak also provides services on routes to the south and west of Washington.
The Washington Flyer operates directly between the express bus terminal in Washington and the airport.
The Maryland Mass Transit System operates buses and trains that connect Washington, DC with other points throughout Maryland.
There are also two rail lines operated by the Virginia Rail Express that serve routes from Union Station in Washington, DC through Arlington and to other points in Virginia. One line runs to Manassas and Broad Run Airport, and the other serves a number of points en route to Fredericksburg.
The City of Alexandria has a web page with transportation information that could be useful for visitors to Washington area airports.
The Virginia Department of Transportation and the Virginia Department of Transportation web sites have additional information on traffic and transportation that could be useful for visitors.
Greyhound long-distance bus services operate from the bus terminals in Arlington and central Washington, DC.
Car Rentals: Major car rental agencies are available on and off the airport. Local car rental agencies are available off the airport.
Hotels: There is a large selection of hotels and motels throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area.
Web Site: The airport's official web site provides a good range of information on services and other points of interest for travelers.
Road conditions can be checked on the Maryland State Highway Administration web site and theVirginia Department of Transportation web site. These web sites also provide other information that will be of interest to travelers.
For time zone, highway and weather information, go to the Virginia airports page.