Washington D.C.

Washington, DC is accessible from three major airports:

Those traveling through the Northeast corridor can also take the Amtrak train directly into Washington (DC) Union Station. Metro connects at Union Station.

The Washington Metro Access and Transit Authority rail system (Metro) closest stop is at the Dupont Circle Metro station (on the Red Line). Exit at the Q Street exit for easiest access to the Hilton. The Hilton Washington is within walking distance (four blocks), but this is a somewhat difficult walk with luggage because it is uphill walk to the Hilton. If you want to take Metro from the airport to the Dupont Circle station, getting a taxicab from the station would be a good idea if you are transporting luggage. All three airports have connectors to the Metro system, but as you might imagine the connections from Dulles and BWI are more difficult (but certainly doable). Check out these websites for details:

For Metro Information from BWI, click here.

Metro now offers BWI Express Metro bus service between BWI and the Greenbelt metro station. The service provides a direct connection between BWI and the Greenbelt Metro Station. The BWI Express/B30 service runs every 40 minutes, 7 days a week to the Greenbelt Metro Station, which is located on the Green Line of the Washington Metro System. Buses run 25 times each weekday and 21 times on Saturdays and Sunday, every 40 minutes.

Rail Departs From Board Arrive
Green Belt Metro Station Green Line rail towards Branch Ave. Fort Totten Metro Station
Fort Totten Metro Station Red Line rail towards Shady Grove Dupon Circle Metro Station

For Metro Information from Dulles, click here.

Purchase a ticket (one-way or round-trip) at the Washington Flyer Coach ticket counter located at Arrivals Door #4 in the Main Terminal. Travelers will also board the Coach from this location. The buses depart approximately every 30 minutes but please listen for announcements for exact bus departure times. Click here for schedule and ticket prices. You may purchase a Metrorail fare card inside the train station at the West Falls Church Metro stop where you will board the train. Trains bound for "New Carrollton" will take you towards Downtown Washington, DC.

Rail Departs From Board Arrive
West Falls Church Metro Station Orange Line rail towards New Carrollton Metro Center Metro Station
Metro Center Metro Station Red Line rail towards Shady Grove Dupon Circle Metro Station

The Metro connections are certainly less costly than a single taxicab ride, two or three persons sharing a cab from any of the airports becomes less costly because the several riders share the cost.

Rail Departs From Board Arrive
National Airport Metro Station Blue Line rail towards Largo Town Center Metro Center Metro Station
Metro Center Metro Station Red Line rail towards Shady Grove Dupon Circle Metro Station

Five Must See Museums When in DC

Click here to see the Top 10 Sites to See in Washington, DC.

Click here to see 100 Free (And Almost Free) Things to Do in DC.

DC Official Visitors Guide August 2009 - January 2010

Looking for a place to have dinner while in DC?  Click here to review 100 of the best restaurants in the Washington DC area as determined by Washingtonian magazine.  And if you are interested in making online reservations, please visit Open Table.

Experience the multiple event venues such as the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, the National Theatre, Studio Theatre, Arena Stage, as well as the newly renovated Ford’s Theatre. Take in a basketball game or concert at the Verizon Center, within walking distance of the hotel.