METRO from DCA Airport to Downtown DC

[@TripHacksDC]

If you want to see all your transportation options for getting downtown from DCA, IAD or BWI, check out this video from last year: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5fceqykap6casU

[@kagamiuchiha5837]

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!

[@jm_yul]

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]

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

[@GALAXYRADIO13]

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]

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

[@GALAXYRADIO13]

@@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!

[@jamescovert7072]

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.

[@Jacklewis1026]

Hey Rob Found your video extremely helpful. Made navigating the metro stops a breeze. The only hint I would suggest is something I did. Took a picture of the Metro map and put it on my iPad desk top. Saved me some time and allowed me to study it while traveling

[@TripHacksDC]

That's a great idea.

[@TanyaG-yv9eq]

One of the best trips I've ever taken alone🎉

[@johndavidsuayan9239]

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.

[@TripHacksDC]

Have fun.

[@johndavidsuayan9239]

@@TripHacksDC Thanks.

[@SecondLineVideo]

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

[@lynneg6850]

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 :)

[@chriscapps86]

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

[@shaygr8mind]

helped a ton😊glad i stumbled on these videos!

[@TripHacksDC]

Happy to help!

[@bradpolak6793]

Thanks So helpful

[@TripHacksDC]

Happy to help

[@JoshDoesTravel]

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

[@tracy58799]

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]

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

[@tracy58799]

Benjamin O'Connor thank you!

[@kbyrdleroy]

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.

[@TripHacksDC]

👍👍👍

[@mztricee30]

I would get to D.C at 11pm, do you recommend taking the Metro at that time of night ???

[@BillVlog]

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]

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

[@TripHacksDC]

Glad to hear it worked out.

[@kivrinsagchannel791]

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

[@TripHacksDC]

Have fun.

[@pickled51]

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]

Check out kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5fceqykap6casU

[@PGHammer21A]

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.

[@squirequirk1618]

Here in 2024. Thanks friend! 🔥

[@laurapaolarodriguezprieto8155]

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

[@Aidan_Au]

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

[@TripHacksDC]

Check out kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5fceqykap6casU

[@Drakeman2003]

I would definitely do a tour with you again!

[@TripHacksDC]

👍 👍 👍

[@KAldrich17]

Great job !

[@MercenaryTX]

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

[@TripHacksDC]

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

[@bostonelevatorsaviation]

Hi what line would you recommend to get to metro center

[@TripHacksDC]

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

[@ericawaddle94]

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]

Metro is open

[@ericawaddle94]

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

[@perchristianeggenmjs260]

What about dulles airport? Going to DC tomorrow!!

[@TripHacksDC]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5fceqykap6casU

[@evancortez2]

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

[@TripHacksDC]

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

[@waltergarcia5519]

Cool vídeo

[@TripHacksDC]

👍👍👍

[@duaneeickhoff288]

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.

[@Alexisezze]

I love the dc metro

[@TripHacksDC]

😀🚇

[@Alexisezze]

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

[@TripHacksDC]

Nice. Enjoy!

[@ItsWAWGaming]

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 :)

[@PGHammer21A]

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.