METRO from DCA Airport to Downtown DC

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  • Опубліковано 13 кві 2019
  • Learn how to get from Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) to downtown DC using the Metro. It's fast, easy and most importantly, CHEAP!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 56

  • @TripHacksDC
    @TripHacksDC  5 років тому +5

    If you want to see all your transportation options for getting downtown from DCA, IAD or BWI, check out this video from last year: ua-cam.com/video/yfyIyn59i4c/v-deo.html

  • @kagamiuchiha5837
    @kagamiuchiha5837 2 місяці тому +1

    This helped me so much yesterday! I was stressed once I got off the plane because I had no idea where to get to the metro. This really helped my anxiety. Thank you!

  • @SecondLineVideo
    @SecondLineVideo 3 роки тому +1

    There is so much great advice on your channel. great job! very helpful!!

  • @lynneg6850
    @lynneg6850 5 років тому +2

    Thank you for all of your great videos Rob! I watched pretty much all them before visiting last weekend to see our son perform in the Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. However, there was one bit of information that I didn't know about the Metro. It doesn't open until 8:00am on Sunday mornings. Ugh! On our way to the station around 6:30am we ran into a family hauling their luggage back to the hotel, who said it doesn't open until 8:00am. Long story short we had to pay $20 for a cab and gave our Smart trip cards to a worker at the airport who could use them :)

  • @jamescovert7072
    @jamescovert7072 Рік тому +1

    Just got back from DC and used the Metro to get from Reagan to Federal Center SW. The Yellow Line is currently closed so you have to take the Blue. Also, the lady in the Information Booth told me how to take a shortcut from Baggage Claims (Southwest) to Metro: go out the doors near the Baggage Claim, walk across the five lanes of traffic to the walkway, bear left (there is a small sign that says "Metro" - go under the bridge, and follow the signs to the Metro. She said this route saves you time and is much easier to use. My biggest problem with Metro is figuring out how to put $ on the Smartcard - luckily,, there was a Metro worker standing near the machines to help you and, on the return trip I just asked a friendly local to help me, and she was happy to do so. Everything went well. Thanks for your videos - they helped.

  • @GALAXYRADIO13
    @GALAXYRADIO13 5 років тому +7

    Just came from DC and used the Metro from DCA to My hotel near downtown!! Awesome experience!! So convenient! So affordable! Just walked a block to my hotel. LA needs to have this soon

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  5 років тому +1

      Glad to hear you had a good experience. I can vouch that LA airports are much less convenient to downtown than DCA is.

    • @GALAXYRADIO13
      @GALAXYRADIO13 5 років тому

      @@TripHacksDC Thank You for helping me with Washington DC - Your Your Tube Channel is very helpful.- Sharing it with my friends!!! Will visit again soon!

  • @jm_yul
    @jm_yul 2 роки тому +10

    The airport metro station exit escalators and walkways are at each extremity so especially when in a hurry, be strategic with which Metro car you ride in
    When travelling to DCA from downtown (on both lines and in both six and eight train configurations) :
    Terminals A and B: Air Canada, Alaska, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, United - Ride in the FIRST metro car at near forward-most door
    Terminal B/C and C: American and JetBlue - Ride in the LAST metro car by last door
    Arriving from Alexandria/points south, just reverse (C in first car, A/B in last car)

    • @johndavidsuayan9239
      @johndavidsuayan9239 2 роки тому

      I found this comment when I placed it on Newest. Very helpful so thank you.

  • @kivrinsagchannel791
    @kivrinsagchannel791 5 років тому

    Good morning rob I've got two weeks till my school trip thanks for helping me out

  • @shaygr8mind
    @shaygr8mind 2 місяці тому

    helped a ton😊glad i stumbled on these videos!

  • @KAldrich17
    @KAldrich17 2 роки тому

    Great job !

  • @chriscapps4306
    @chriscapps4306 4 роки тому +1

    Highly recommended b/c so easy plus please do stand right walk left on the escalators trust me it makes a difference to catch the metro faster and get a sling/ bike bag from amhoo it made a world of difference to carry belongings most importantly a water bottle and important necessities

  • @Drakeman2003
    @Drakeman2003 4 роки тому

    I would definitely do a tour with you again!

  • @johndavidsuayan9239
    @johndavidsuayan9239 2 роки тому +1

    I'll be coming into town in three weeks, and I'll be using the Metro a good 85% of the time. Good to know that I can it to and from DCA.

  • @Aidan_Au
    @Aidan_Au 5 років тому +1

    Would love to see a video about best ways to get to and out of BWI and IAD

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  5 років тому

      Check out ua-cam.com/video/yfyIyn59i4c/v-deo.html

  • @pickled51
    @pickled51 5 років тому +1

    From where I live, more flights go to Dulles than Reagan. Would like to see a video on how to get to Downtown DC since it appears the Silver Line does not yet reach Dulles. Thanks for all your great topics.

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  5 років тому

      Check out ua-cam.com/video/yfyIyn59i4c/v-deo.html

    • @PGHammer21A
      @PGHammer21A 3 роки тому

      I get that; also, if you prefer nonstops, than Dulles or Marshall BWI are better bets. (For example, the ONLY nonstops to Las Vegas McCarron are out of Marshall BWI - it was, in fact, the only non-stop I have ever flown anywhere.) Why that is ALSO makes a ton of sense; Reagan has shorter runways; thus nonstops for long distances - such as McCarron - are not practical. Long nonstops mean you can actually NAP in-flight; Marshall BWI to McCarron is five and one-half hours; I actually got to watch "Willy Wonka" (the in-flight movie) AND have a nap. A true win-win.

  • @laurapaolarodriguezprieto8155

    Hi! Any of you know how to arrive since the Ronald Reagan airport until Falls Church?
    Thanks

  • @BillVlog
    @BillVlog 8 місяців тому

    Do we have taxi ? How much cost from the airport to downtown DC ? Hope you support me because the first time to US so we don’t how to get metro

  • @02qprince
    @02qprince 4 роки тому

    We flew into Dulles then used the silver line bus for $5 bucks to the metro station. Loaded some reusable cards with money then road 9 stops into pentagon city starting at Willy Rustin

  • @tracy58799
    @tracy58799 5 років тому +2

    Have decided to take an Uber from the airport to falls church. When I go back to ride the metro in falls church am I able to purchase a smart card at that metro? Thanks!

    • @benjaminoconnor1687
      @benjaminoconnor1687 5 років тому +1

      Tracy Special you can get The Metro SmarTrip at any metrorail Station.

    • @tracy58799
      @tracy58799 5 років тому

      Benjamin O'Connor thank you!

  • @JoshDoesTravel
    @JoshDoesTravel 5 років тому +2

    Just as a PSA, if you’re going anywhere south of DCA on the blue or yellow line between now and September 2019, there is NO Metro service due to extensive track work. Shuttle busses are provided if you are trying to reach these areas. Also, if flying to BWI, be warned that it is fairly far away from downtown DC if you drive. Taking the shuttle bus to the airport train station, and the taking a MARC or Amtrak train to Union Station will probably be your fastest option to get to downtown

  • @evancortez2
    @evancortez2 5 років тому

    and in a few years we'll have a metro station at Dulles airport. That is IF it ever gets done :)

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  5 років тому +2

      It's coming, the big if is when. When the day eventually comes I'll have a video right away.

  • @waltergarcia5519
    @waltergarcia5519 3 роки тому

    Cool vídeo

  • @Alexisezze
    @Alexisezze 3 роки тому

    I love the dc metro

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  3 роки тому

      😀🚇

    • @Alexisezze
      @Alexisezze 3 роки тому

      @@TripHacksDC What the its funny because im watching your wmata playlist 😄

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  3 роки тому

      Nice. Enjoy!

  • @duaneeickhoff288
    @duaneeickhoff288 5 років тому +2

    How about a video guiding me through all the confusing buttons when buying a Metro Smartrip card! It was confusing to see all the options when buying for the first time.

  • @MercenaryTX
    @MercenaryTX 5 років тому

    Read that metro will be closed south of Reagan this summer. Hoping this doesn’t affect us pentagon into the city.

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  5 років тому

      There will be typical weekend work but otherwise you can use Metro to get downtown.

  • @perchristianeggenmjs260
    @perchristianeggenmjs260 5 років тому

    What about dulles airport? Going to DC tomorrow!!

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  5 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/yfyIyn59i4c/v-deo.html

  • @bostonelevatorsaviation
    @bostonelevatorsaviation 4 роки тому

    Hi what line would you recommend to get to metro center

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  4 роки тому +1

      Yellow line to Gallery Place and then walk to your destination.

  • @kbyrdleroy
    @kbyrdleroy 4 роки тому +2

    I'm coming to Wash DC in 2 weeks. I'll walk down the long hallway from terminal A (ugh) and take the Metro. I have time to kill. No need for a shuttle.

  • @ericawaddle94
    @ericawaddle94 2 роки тому

    Is the metro from Regan completely closed right now due to reconstruction? Are there bus alternatives? Google maps is showing no option for transit from the airport right now. Arriving this week. Thanks.

    • @TripHacksDC
      @TripHacksDC  2 роки тому +1

      Metro is open

    • @ericawaddle94
      @ericawaddle94 2 роки тому

      @@TripHacksDC Thank you for the info! I'll get it sorted. Your videos have been so helpful for trip planning this time around. ☺️

  • @PGHammer21A
    @PGHammer21A 3 роки тому

    This is how I myself prefer to get to Reagan National; the only reason I haven't used it recently is because the BUS end is now a commuter bus - not a MetroBus. I typically fly Southwest - which uses the old US Airways gates in Terminals B or C. If you come by car, you can take the free shuttle bus from any lot to the same terminals.

  • @ItsWAWGaming
    @ItsWAWGaming 3 роки тому

    3:57
    Just hop aboard and you'll be in the city between an hour or two with single tracking and possible sick passenger stops :)