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Minutes from Washington, DC and Mount Vernon on the scenic GW Parkway

Plane

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

703/417-8000
www.mwaa.com

Located just north of the city on the Potomac River, the airport is only 5-10 minutes away from downtown Alexandria. A full range of domestic flights on major, regional and commuter carriers.

Ground Transportation To/From National Airport:

Many local hotels provide free shuttle service to their patrons.

Taxi fare to/from Alexandria is approximately $12, depending on your destination within the city.

Transportation companies serving the region:

  • DC Livery
    703/372-1393 or 800/786-6330
  • Fleet Transportation
    703/933-2600 or 866/933-2600
  • Northern Virginia Executive Town Cars & Limousines
    703/739-9770
  • Platinum Sedan & Limousine Service
    703/967-2895

Metrorail subway service from the airport to Alexandria cost $1.35 (blue or yellow Metro line from National Airport to King Street) with a slight increase during rush hour.

Washington Dulles International Airport

703/572-2700
www.mwaa.com

Located approximately 50 minutes from downtown Alexandria, Dulles Airport offers a full range of domestic and international flights.

Ground Transportation To/From Dulles:

The Washington Flyer bus service leaves from the West Falls Church Metro Station. Departures every 30 minutes, journey time around 25 minutes. Fare: $9 one way, $16 round trip.

Taxi fare from Dulles to Alexandria is approximately $55.

Transportation companies serving the region:

  • DC Livery
    703/372-1393 or 800/786-6330
  • Fleet Transportation
    703/933-2600 or 866/933-2600
  • Northern Virginia Executive Town Cars & Limousines
    703/739-9770
  • Platinum Sedan & Limousine Service
    703/967-2895

Thurgood Marshal Baltimore/Washington International Airport

410/859-7111; 800/I FLY-BWI
www.bwiairport.com

Located approximately 40 minutes from downtown Alexandria, BWI offers a full range of domestic and international flights.

Group Transportation To/From BWI:

MARC train service takes travelers from BWI to Washington, D.C.'s Union Station (Penn Line). Trains runs approx. every 30 minutes Monday-Friday. From Union Station take Metro rail to King Street Metro Station in Old Town Alexandria. Many hotels offer free shuttle service from the Metro station to their hotel..

AMTRAK trains run seven days a week from BWI to Alexandria's Union Station (ALX) which is located next to the King Street Metro Station. Call 800/USA-RAIL or click link for more details.

Taxi fare from BWI to Alexandria is approximately $70.

Transportation companies serving the region:

  • DC Livery
    703/372-1393 or 800/786-6330
  • Fleet Transportation
    703/933-2600 or 866/933-2600
  • Northern Virginia Executive Town Cars & Limousines
    703/739-9770
  • Platinum Sedan & Limousine Service
    703/967-2895

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