Transportation. Reagan is closer to Washington D.C. than Dulles or BWI, by a lot. While not in D.C. proper, it's just across the Potomac River in Arlington, Virginia. This makes it easy to get to by a short and reasonably priced taxi/Uber ride or via the Metro, which stops directly at the airport.
Which DC airport is closer to DC?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
How Far Is Reagan from DC?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport National Airport is an easy, 20-minute Metro ride from the center, but a taxi can travel the distance in only about 10 minutes if you're in a hurry (and willing to pay a little more).Jun 6, 2021
Which airport is best for Washington DC?
DCA
Which airport is better DCA or IAD?
Getting downtown Washington Dulles (IAD) Reagan National (DCA)
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Distance (by car) 27 miles 5 miles
Is Reagan a good airport?
Not only does Reagan National have a spectacular on-time performance compared to many other U.S. airports—82 percent for all of 2014—it has one of the best aircraft approaches of any city in the U.S. (well-heeled travelers know you'll wing your way past the White House and the Lincoln Memorial).Dec 10, 2015
What is the smallest airport in Washington DC?
Ronald Reagan National Airport Reagan National is the smallest of the DC-area airports. However, this airport is the closest to the capital.Nov 3, 2019
Is iad or BWI closer to Washington DC?
Dulles Airport is the largest and has the most flights, especially for international travelers. BWI Airport is the farthest from DC (it is closer to Baltimore), but some airlines offer cheaper fares there.
Which DC airport is closer to Baltimore?
The nearest major airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA). This airport has international and domestic flights from Washington, District of Columbia and is 38 miles from BWI.