Getting to the Washington Airports

So, you've consulted our Flying Cheap page, decided that the best airfares in the Northeast are in Washington, and want to know when you can leave?  Not so fast - before you choose to fly out of Washington, realize that it takes time and extra money to get there, and thus, it's important to consider those factors when making your decision.  However, if the savings are just too great to pass up, then check out the following directions for getting to either Dulles (IDA) or Washington National - AKA Ronald Reagan (DCA):

1) Get to Washington's Union Station, via car, train, or bus.  We've got specific directions here.
Car: (Time: 2-1/2 hours, Cost: $5 - for gas)
Train: (Time: 2-1/2 hours, Cost: $100 - roundtrip)
Bus: (Time: 4 hours, Cost: $50 - roundtrip)

2) If you're going to Dulles, take a Metro train towards Shady Grove, getting off at the Metro Center station and transferring to the Orange Line.  From there, take a train towards Vienna/Fairfax, getting off at West Falls Church station. (Time: 35 minutes, Cost: $2.10 - $2.40) 

If you're going to Washington National, take a Metro train towards Shady Grove, getting off at the Gallery Place/Chinatown station and transferring to the Yellow Line.  From there, take a train towards Huntington, getting off at National Airport station. (Time: 25 minutes, Cost: $1.10 - $1.45)

3) If you're going to Dulles, take a Washington Flyer bus from the station to the airport.  They run every half-hour.  (Time: 25 minutes, Cost: $14 - roundtrip)

If you're going to Washington National, you're already at the airport, between Terminals B & C.  A free shuttle runs to Terminal A from the train station.

Totals (after getting to DC):
Dulles: (Time: 1 hour, Cost: ~$18 - roundtrip)
Washington National: (Time: 25 minutes, Cost: ~$2.50 - roundtrip)

Have a great flight!