There are 5 ways to get from Tidal Basin to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) by bus, subway, taxi, rideshare, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 981 bus, subway
best- Take the bus from 14th St @ Independence Ave SW to Pentagon Metrobus 981 / ...
- Take the subway from Pentagon, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandriasubway B / ...
41 min$12–14Subway
cheapest- Take the subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandriasubway B
44 min$3–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tidal Basin to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA)taxi 4 mi
7 min$14–18Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tidal Basin to Reagan Washington-DCA4 mi
7 min$35–50Walk
- Take the walk from Tidal Basin to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA)walk 2.7 mi
52 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tidal Basin to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) is to subway which costs $3 - $5 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Tidal Basin to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $14 - $18.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandria. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
The distance between Tidal Basin and Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) is 6 miles.
The best way to get from Tidal Basin to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) without a car is to line 981 bus and subway which takes 41 min and costs $12 - $14.
It takes approximately 41 min to get from Tidal Basin to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), including transfers.
Tidal Basin to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station.
Tidal Basin to Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandria station.
There are 1491+ hotels available in Reagan Washington Airport (DCA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tidal Basin and Reagan Washington Airport (DCA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Tidal Basin, DC, USA and Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandria every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 20 min.
Subway from Pentagon, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard Fare
- $1–3
Subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard Fare
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 703-730-6664
- Website
- Omiride Home
Bus from 14th St @ Independence Ave SW to Pentagon Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11
- Website
- Omiride Home
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Tidal Basin to Reagan Washington-DCA
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Estimated price
- $14–18
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
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