It's easy to get around DC, with its logically laid-out streets and easy-to-use public transportation system, plus DC has one of the highest ratios of taxis per citizen in the country. And Washington, DC was just ranked the number 1 city in the nation for walking.
On Foot in DC
One of the best ways to experience DC is on foot. The city’s wide sidewalks meander past the inspiring monuments and museums found on the National Mall as well as the intimate museums, world-class theatres and splendid gardens in the neighbourhoods.
Washington, DC is easily accessible by air, rail and road, leaving your travel options covered. With 3 airports to choose from, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), servicing more international and domestic locations than most other cities.
Washington, DC has one of the safest, cleanest, and most efficient transportation systems in the world. Metrorail and Metro bus are the most convenient ways to get around DC. The Walter E. Washington Convention Center even has a dedicated Metro station serviced by the yellow and green lines and many hotels are conveniently located near metro stations or bus routes.
Metro bus - runs a total of 338 routes throughout the city and the greater Washington, DC area with more than 485 buses using compressed natural gas or a hybrid electric drive system helping to maintain DC as an eco-friendly city. Metro operates from 5:30 am to midnight on weekdays and to 3:00 am on weekends.
The DC Circulator - is recent transportation option that has been getting rave reviews from residents and visitors alike. It’s incredibly affordable at just $1 and travels along 3 specific routes designed for easy-on-off access at points of interest throughout the District. The yellow line travels east to west from Georgetown to Union Station with stops at many hotels and the Convention Center. The red line travels from north to south along historic 7th Street NW connecting the Southwest waterfront area to the Convention Center. The purple line rides round the National Mall on the weekends with stops at many of the Smithsonian Institutions’ museums and galleries.
Taxicabs - are abundant throughout the District. With more than 6,000 servicing the city, DC has one of the highest ratios of taxis per person. Currently taxis work in a zone system which customers pay by how many zones they use. Mayor Fenty has announced plans to convert all cabs in the District to a metered system just like every other city in the USA.
Rental cars - are yet another option. All the major brands have locations throughout DC and most have offices located directly at the airports. Of course some participants may choose to drive their own vehicle. Most hotels have parking facilities located within their structure.
