Travelers to and from the nation’s capital have the choice of two airports. Ronald Reagan National Airport is one of the closest and most convenient major city airports but is crowded and has limitations on aircraft size and length of trip, while Dulles International Airport is huge and can handle international flights and big planes but is father from the capital.
Reagan National Airport is in fact 3 miles (5 km) south of the city, across to Potomac River in Virginia. It is quickly reached by car on the George Washington Memorial Parkway, and has exits on US route 1 and Interstate 395. Strictly-regulated taxis (for example, the air conditioning must be turned on when the temperature is above 80 degrees) cost $20 to $25 to and from the city. Shuttle fares are $14 and private cars cost around $30. Metro buses from Washington operate when Metro trains are not running and cost $2 ($4 for expresses). The Washington Metro has a station between terminals B and C, and the Yellow and Blue lines run from 5 a.m. until midnight into the city and to Virginia and Maryland; fares are $2 to $5. For roaming the city and for reliable and affordable transportation, book for Washington D.C airport taxi here.