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Find information on all kinds of transportation including airports, car rentals, bus service, the Metro, trains and taxis in the Washington, DC area including Maryland and Virginia.

Washington, DC Area Public Transportation Guide

Washington, DC area public transportation systems, subway, train, buses, a guide to Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia public transportation

Holiday Travel Tips for the Washington DC Area

The Washington DC area is busy throughout the seasons and traveling around the region can be especially stressful around the holidays if you don’t plan ahead. Here are some tips to help you get around the Washington DC area during the busiest time of the year.

Driving Times and Distances from Washington DC

Find approximate mileages and estimated driving times from Washington, DC to many popular driving destinations around the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Getting Around Washington, D. C.

Guide's tips on how to get around the Washington, D. C. area by car, metro, bus or taxi.

Slugging, Slug-Lines, Instant Carpooling

Slugging, instant carpooling, commuting from Northern Virginia to Washington, DC by using slug-lines, Slugging reduces gasoline consumption as well as helps the environment.

Washington Metro – A Guide to Using the Washington, DC Metrorail

The Washington Metro, a guide to using the Washington, DC Metrorail, the regional subway system, hours, farecard information, parking, rules and tips, and a station guide.

VRE - Virginia Railway Express

VRE, the Virginia Railway Express, provides commuter rail service from the Northern Virginia suburbs to downtown Washington, DC. VRE connects to Union Station in Washington, DC via two lines: the Fredericksburg Line and the Manassas Line. Learn about VRE service, fares, parking, connections and more.

WMATA – Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

WMATA, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, is the government agency that provides public transportation within the Washington, DC metropolitan area - the Washington Metro and Metrobus.

Electric Cars in Washington, DC

Learn about the possibility of electric cars in Washington, DC. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT), Nissan North America, and AeroVironment have formed a partnership that could bring hundreds of electric cars and charging stations to Washington, DC.

Bus from DC to NYC – Getting from Washington DC to New York City

Traveling by bus from Washington DC to New York City is becoming increasingly popular and remarkably cheap. See information about the buses that travel between the two cities.

SmartBike DC

SmartBike DC offers a self-service bicycle rental system in Washington, DC.

Washington DC Drivers Licenses

How to get a drivers license in Washington, DC, drivers license requirements, DC licensing steps, information about DC driving tests, the Graduated Licensing Program for teens, DMV locations and more.

Washington Metro Security – How to Respond to an Emergency

Find out about Washington Metro Security Systems – What You Need to Know to Respond to an Emergency on Washington Metrorail

Washington DC Bus Service – Washington Metrobus

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) provides bus and rail transit service to Washington, DC and the Maryland and Virginia suburbs. Metrobus operates 24-hours-a-day, 7 days a week with approximately 1,500 buses.

Washington, DC Traffic Reports

Washington, DC Traffic Reports, How can you avoid traffic jams in the Washington, DC area? Get traffic reports providing up-to-date traffic information for Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia

Washington, DC Airports

Washington, DC airports, Washington National Airport, Dulles International Airport, BWI Airport, Find out the differences between National, Dulles and BWI airports.

Washington Airports Map

See a map of the three airports that serve the Washington DC area&, Washington Reagan National Airport, Dulles International Airport and Baltimore Washington International Airport.

Reviews of Buses from Washington DC to New York City

Have you taken the bus from Washington to New York? Did you have a good experience? Tell others what you liked and disliked about riding the bus. Please include the name of the bus company and share any helpful tips.

SoberRide Taxi Service in Washington, DC

SoberRide, a free taxi ride program to provide a safe way home for impaired drivers. SoberRide is an anti-drunk driving initiative in the Washington, DC area during the December - January holiday season, St. Patrick's Day, Independence Day and Halloween.

DC Circulator Bus Service: A DC Public Transit System

DC Circulator bus will provide inexpensive, frequent bus service around the National Mall increasing the accessibility to Washington, DC attractions and the downtown area.

Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington National Airport, officially named Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, find information about airlines, parking and ground transportation.

Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Dulles International Airport (IAD), find information about airlines, parking and ground transportation at Dulles International Airport

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

Baltimore Washington International Airport, commonly known as BWI Airport, Find information about airlines, parking, and ground transportation

ICC - The Intercounty Connector

ICC - The Intercounty Connector - Maryland Begins to Build a New Highway, The federal government has approved the $2.4 billion construction of the ICC, the Intercounty Connector, in suburban Maryland north of Washington, DC.

Union Station – Washington, DC

Union Station is the most visited destination in Washington, DC with over 25 million visitors a year. Union Station, Washington’s train station and premier shopping mall, also serves as a venue for world-class exhibitions and international cultural events.

Amtrak

Information on transportation by train to and from the Washington, D. C. area.

Taxis in Washington, D. C.

Find phone listings for taxis in the Washington, D. C area.

The National Capital Trolley Museum

The National Capital Trolley Museum preserves the history of Washington, DC's electric street cars. The Trolley Museum is located in Silver Spring, Maryland, in the suburbs of Washington, DC.

Inauguration 2009 Transportation Guide

See a guide to transportation for the 2009 Inauguration of Barack Obama, Find out how to Get Around Washington, DC for the 2009 Inauguration

Cherry Blossom Festival Transportation Guide

See a guide to Cherry Blossom Festival transportation, including a guide to Washington, DCs public transportation, Washington, DC maps and parking suggestions for the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

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