Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
GETTING AROUND WASHINGTON, DC
1. METRORAIL
For most destinations in the city, Metrorail, the subway-surface rail system, is the best
way to get around. Service is frequent, cars are clean and comfortable, stops are con-
venient to major sights, and the system is among the safest in the world. Fares depend
on distance traveled, from $1.95 to $5.00. There are 1-day, 7-day, and 28-day passes
that allow unlimited trips for a reduced fare. Metrorail • www.wmata.com • Info:
202 637 7000 • 6am-8:30pm Mon-Fri, 7am-8:30pm Sat & Sun
2. METROBUS AND THE CIRCULATOR
The public bus system serves all areas of the city, including destinations not served by
Metrorail. Exact change is required (regular routes are $1.50). Circulator buses travel
five useful routes every 10 minutes. Exact change is required ($1.70 fare). It is worth
buying a SmarTrip card for discounts on metro and bus travel - as well as for free
bus-to-bus transfers.
301 925 7957 • www.dccirculator.com
3. TOUR BUS LINES
The Old Town Trolley runs a National Mall/Downtown loop, National Cathedral
loop and an Arlington Cemetery loop. See floodlit memorials on the trolley's popular
“Monuments by Moonlight” tour. Passengers can hop on and off at any stop. A
similar
service
is
offered
by
Open
Top
Sightseeing.
Old
Town
Trolley
www.oldtowntrolley.com www.opentopsightseeing.com • 1877 332 8689
4. TAXIS
Taxis in DC are metered. Expect to pay a “drop” fee of $3.00, and 25 cents every one
sixth of a mile. Luggage and additional passengers are extra. The maximum fare with-
in the district is $19.00. The subscription service Uber ( www.uber.com ) lets you sum-
mon a car by smartphone, billing your credit card - dearer than a taxi, but convenient.
5. WALKING
Washington is a city built for walking: sidewalks are wide, intersections have pedes-
trian walk signs, and drivers are courteous. But scale can be misleading, so wear com-
fortable shoes.
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