Getting Around Washington

Washington is circled by the Capital Beltway, formed by Interstates I-495 and I-95. Interstate 66 leads from Washington west to Virginia. Interstate 50 heads east to Annapolis, MD, the Chesapeake Bay and the beaches. Interstate 95 heads north to Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York. Interstate 270 heads north to Frederick, MD, and beyond.

Only minutes from downtown and located south of the city along the Potomac River, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is served by a full range of domestic flights on major, regional and commuter carriers. Washington Dulles International Airport is located 26 miles west of Washington, DC and offers a full range of domestic and international flights. Baltimore/Washington International Airport is located 30 miles east of Washington, DC and offering a full range of domestic and international flights. All of the major car rental companies have locations at the airports as well as throughout the city. Taxis are also readily available.

Amtrak: 50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Union Station.

Greyhound: 1005 1ST ST NE

Metrorail and Metrobus provide the safest, cleanest and most efficient way of getting around Washington, DC and the metropolitan suburbs. Five rail lines and an extensive bus system connect the District with the Maryland and Virginia suburbs. Train lines are named for colors: Red, yellow, blue, green, and orange. Station entrances are marked by brown pylons, capped with the letter "M" and colored stripes indicate which lines are available. Route maps are posted at each station and inside each subway car.