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Typical cost and journey time from Reagan National into downtown Washington, DC.
Metro (Blue / Yellow lines)
CheapestCost
About $2–3
Time
15–20 min to downtown
- Hours
- About 5am–midnight (later on weekends)
- Where to find it
- Covered walkways from Terminal 2 to the elevated Metro station.
Taxi
FastestCost
About $20–30 + tip
Time
10–25 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Outside baggage claim at each terminal.
Uber / Lyft
Cost
About $15–30
Time
10–25 min
- Hours
- 24/7
- Where to find it
- Ride-app pick-up on the departures level, outside the terminal.
Our pick
DCA is one of the most convenient city airports in the US. Take the Metro unless you're arriving after it closes.
Quick answers
The questions people ask most about Reagan National.
What's the cheapest way from Reagan National to downtown Washington, DC?
Metro (Blue / Yellow lines): About $2–3, taking 15–20 min to downtown.
How much is a taxi from DCA to downtown Washington, DC?
About $20–30 + tip. The ride takes 10–25 min.
What hours does the Metro (Blue / Yellow lines) run?
About 5am–midnight (later on weekends).
Where do Uber / Lyft pick up at Reagan National?
Ride-app pick-up on the departures level, outside the terminal. Expect to pay about $15–30.
Where do I catch the Metro (Blue / Yellow lines)?
Covered walkways from Terminal 2 to the elevated Metro station.
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