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By Plane. Washington DC is served by three airports. You have many choices to get from each airport depending on your time and budget. Taxis are the quickest. Downtown Washington is subway accessible from Reagan National Airport. The Washington Flyer Coach service operates between Dullles International Airport and the West Falls Church metro station. For information, contact 1-888-WashFly. Express Metro Bus #B30 departs operates between BWI Airport and the Greenbelt Metro Station and departs from BWIs main terminal Lower Level, Pier East. For more information contact 202-637-7000. By Train. Amtrak provides service to Union Station in downtown Washington. Call 1-800-USA-RAIL.
Washington offers great public transportation. The Metro (subway) system is open 5:30a.m. 12 midnight Monday -Thursday, 5:30a.m. -2:00a.m. Friday, 8a.m.- 2 a.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-12 midnight Sunday. The base Metro fare is $1.10 for non-rush hour travel between downtown locations. Children 4 and under ride free. For more information on the citys bus and subway system, call WMATA at 202-637-7000. Taxis are easy to come by in Washington. Because downtown locations are fairly close, you can often get to your destination for $5 - $8. There are also surcharges for extra passengers, and rush hour commutes. Parking downtown in difficult. Parking meters are limited and you need to pay close attention to the posted signs for parking restrictions. Parking garages charge between $10 - $25/day.
Just like any other major city, you'll need to take common-sense precautions against crime in Washington. Travel in well-lit areas at night, and don't walk alone. Taxis are a good, inexpensive way to get around at night. Use travelers checks, keep your wallet in an inside coat or front trouser pocket.
There's lots to do for free in Washington. Visit the DC Chamber of Commerce's Visitor Information Center located in the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW . Open Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The closest metro stop is Federal Triangle. To request an Official Visitor's Guide to Washington DC contact 202-328-4748. Check one of the city's newspapers for information when you arrive. Or, check out our Attractions and Shopping Guide for some links to the city's special attractions.
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