Transportation—Getting to and around DC

 

Planes
Trains (& Buses)
Automobiles
Getting Around DC

 

Planes

The Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area has three airports.

A variety of transportation options are available from each airport to the hotel. Click on the ground transportation link for each airport to get a complete listing of options and more details. The hotel provides driving directions from each of the airports.

National Ground Transportation

Metrorail Take the Yellow Line towards Mt. Vernon Square. Get off at Chinatown/Gallery Place and transfer to the Red Line towards Shady Grove. Exit at the Dupont Circle Station ($1.10+ depending on the time of day). See Getting around DC for directions from Dupont Circle to the hotel. Click here for the Metrorail Map.

Super Shuttle 1-800-BLUEVAN (1-800-258-3826). Rate: $9 each way.

Washington Flyer Airport Express Bus 1-888-WASHFLY (1-888-927-4359). Call for Rates from National to/from the Hotel. The Flyer stops at the Washington Hilton and Towers every half hour at 25 minutes and 55 minutes past the hour weekdays.

Dulles Ground Transportation

Super Shuttle 1-800-BLUEVAN (1-800-258-3826). Rates range from $20 to $24 each way.

Washington Flyer Airport Express Bus 1-888-WASHFLY (1-888-927-4359). Rates: $16 one way; $26 round trip; groups $13/person one way. The Flyer stops at the Washington Hilton and Towers every half hour at 25 minutes and 55 minutes past the hour weekdays.

BWI Ground Transportation

Super Shuttle 1-800-BLUEVAN (1-800-258-3826). Rates range from $26 to $32 each way; additional passengers $8 each way.

MARC Trains from BWI to Union Station 1-800-325-RAIL (1-800-325-7245). $5 from BWI to DC.

Amtrak Trains 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) from BWI to Union Station . $14 from BWI to DC.

Amtrak and MARC trains run the same route; Amtrak is more expensive but the trip is quicker with less stops. Take the shuttle bus from airport to reach the train station. From Union Station, either take a taxi to the hotel (taxi stand out front) or take the Red Line of the Metro to Dupont Circle Station ($1.10+ depending on the time of day). See Getting around DC for directions from Dupont Circle to the hotel.


Trains and Buses

Amtrak Trains 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245)

Trains arrive at Union Station. From Union Station, either take a taxi to the hotel (taxi stand out front) or take the Red Line of the Metro to Dupont Circle Station ($1.10+ depending on the time of day). See Getting around DC for directions from Dupont Circle to the hotel.

Greyhound Buses 1-800-229-9424

Buses arrive at the Greyhound Terminal (1005 1st St NE, Washington, DC 20002; 1-202-289-5120) behind Union Station. From Union Station, either take a taxi to the hotel (taxi stand out front) or take the Red Line of the Metro to Dupont Circle Station ($1.10+ depending on the time of day). See Getting around DC for directions from Dupont Circle to the hotel.

Automobiles

The hotel provides driving directions.

Getting around DC

The Washington Area Metropolitan Transportation Authority has an extensive system of bus lines and trains for getting around. They even have a Ride Guide to assist you in getting from point to point. They also have information for those needing special access or assistance.

The closest Metro station to the Washington Hilton and Towers is Dupont Circle. The hotel is a 10-15 minute walk uphill from the station. ItŐs about a 2 minute taxi ride and a 5 minute bus ride. Fortunately, the L1, L2, & L4 bus lines run up and down Connecticut Avenue.

Metro stations map | Metro bus and train schedules



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