Getting to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Washington, Virginia KDCA #28 US airport by passengers
Train, bus, shuttle, rideshare and rental cars at DCA.
Ways to reach DCA
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Rail
Metro (Blue and Yellow lines)
The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metro station is elevated and connected to the Terminal 2 concourse level by pedestrian bridges. Blue and Yellow line trains both stop here. The Yellow line reaches L'Enfant Plaza in about 10 minutes, and the Blue line reaches Metro Center in about 15. Terminal 1 passengers face a longer walk to the station, roughly 15 minutes, or can take the free shuttle.
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Shuttle
Free garage shuttle and Economy lot shuttle
The garage shuttle runs 24/7 to all terminals. The Economy lot shuttle comes every 10 to 15 minutes and takes about 15 minutes to reach the terminal.
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Rideshare and taxi
Terminal curb
Rideshare and taxi pickup is at the terminal curbs. The airport notes that the cell phone lot has been closed during construction, and that you can wait up to 60 minutes free at the Terminal Garage.
Reviewed October 8, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?
Frequently asked questions
Which terminal is my airline in at DCA?
Terminal 1 serves Air Canada, Frontier and Southwest. Terminal 2 serves American, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue and United. Check your booking to confirm the terminal.
How do I get downtown from DCA?
Take the Metro. The station is connected to Terminal 2 by pedestrian bridges. Yellow line trains reach L'Enfant Plaza in about 10 minutes, and Blue line trains reach Metro Center in about 15 minutes.
Which lounges are in Terminal 2?
Terminal 2 has three American Admirals Clubs, a Delta Sky Club, a United Club, the Centurion Lounge and Capital One Landing. Terminal 1 has a USO lounge pre-security.
Can I walk from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2?
Not airside. Terminal 1 requires a fresh security screening if you connect to Terminal 2, so plan extra time for the walk and the screening.
What do Metro fares cost from DCA?
Fares range from about $2.25 to $6.75, depending on distance and time of day. Pay with a SmarTrip card or a contactless payment card at the faregates.