Airports & Trains

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

703/417-8000
http://www.mwaa.com/

Located just north of the city on the Potomac River, the airport is only 5-10 minutes away from downtown Alexandria. A full range of domestic flights on major, regional and commuter carriers.

Ground Transportation To/From National Airport:

Many local hotels provide free shuttle service to their patrons.

Taxi fare to/from Alexandria is approximately $12, depending on your destination within the city.

Transportation companies serving the region:

• DC Livery
  703/372-1393 or 800/786-6330
• Fleet Transportation
  703/933-2600 or 866/933-2600
• Northern Virginia Executive Town Cars & Limousines
  703/739-9770
• Platinum Sedan & Limousine Service
  703/967-2895

Metrorail subway service from the airport to Alexandria cost $1.35 (blue or yellow Metro line from National Airport to King Street) with a slight increase during rush hour.

Washington Dulles International Airport

703/572-2700
http://www.mwaa.com/

Located approximately 50 minutes from downtown Alexandria, Dulles Airport offers a full range of domestic and international flights.

Ground Transportation To/From Dulles:

The  Washington Flyer bus service leaves from the West Falls Church Metro Station. Departures every 30 minutes, journey time around 25 minutes. Fare: $9 one way, $16 round trip.

Taxi fare from Dulles to Alexandria is approximately $55.

Transportation companies serving the region:

• DC Livery
  703/372-1393 or 800/786-6330
• Fleet Transportation
  703/933-2600 or 866/933-2600
• Northern Virginia Executive Town Cars & Limousines
  703/739-9770
• Platinum Sedan & Limousine Service
  703/967-2895

Thurgood Marshal Baltimore/Washington International Airport

410/859-7111; 800/I FLY-BWI
http://www.bwiairport.com/

Located approximately 40 minutes from downtown Alexandria, BWI offers a full range of domestic and international flights.

Group Transportation To/From BWI:

MARC train service takes travelers from BWI to Washington, D.C.'s Union Station (Penn Line). Trains run approx. every 30 minutes Monday-Friday.  From Union Station take Metro rail to King Street Metro Station in Old Town Alexandria. Many hotels offer free shuttle service from the Metro station to their hotel.

AMTRAK trains run seven days a week from BWI to Alexandria's Union Station (ALX) which is located next to the King Street Metro Station. Call 800/USA-RAIL or click link for more details.

Taxi fare from BWI to Alexandria is approximately $70.

Transportation companies serving the region:

• DC Livery
  703/372-1393 or 800/786-6330
• Fleet Transportation
  703/933-2600 or 866/933-2600
• Northern Virginia Executive Town Cars & Limousines
  703/739-9770
• Platinum Sedan & Limousine Service
  703/967-2895

Amtrak Station (ALX)

110 Callahan Drive
Alexandria, VA

http://www.amtrak.com/

The Amtrak station in Alexandria opened on September 15, 1905. The train station is directly adjacent to the King Street metro station and faces the George Washington Masonic National Memorial.

The facility has a waiting room and is staffed by Amtrak employees. Alexandria is served by 14 daily trains. Open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Routes Served:

• Cardinal
• Carolinian
• Crescent
• Northeast Regional
• Palmetto

 

Virginia Railway Express (VRE)

110 Callahan Drive
Alexandria, VA - At Alexandria's Union Station next to the King Street Metro

www.VRE.org  Discounts available

Commuter rail service from Northern Virginia to Alexandria, Crystal City and downtown Washington, D.C. For tickets, call the Commuter Store at 703.413.4287. For more information, call 703.684.1001 or 800.RIDE-VRE (800.743.3873).