DCA to Washington, D.C. City Center
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Destination
Downtown Washington, D.C. (Metro Center / L’Enfant Plaza)
Washington, D.C. city center
Fastest route
Metrorail Blue Line (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metro Center)
metro · every 6-12min
Updated
Nov 2025
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Quick verdict
Metrorail Blue Line (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metro Center)
Direct Blue Line trains from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station run via Pentagon and Rosslyn to central DC stations such as Farragut West and Metro Center; typical daytime headways are about every 6–12 minutes, with reduced frequency late nights and weekends. Service patterns and exact intervals can vary by time and day, so riders should confirm schedules on WMATA’s trip planner before travel.
Transport matrix
Metrorail Blue Line (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metro Center)
6-12mDirect Blue Line trains from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station run via Pentagon and Rosslyn to central DC stations such as Farragut West and Metro Center; typical daytime headways are about every 6–12 minutes, with reduced frequency late nights and weekends. Service patterns and exact intervals can vary by time and day, so riders should confirm schedules on WMATA’s trip planner before travel.
Metrorail Yellow Line (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport L’Enfant Plaza)
6-12mYellow Line trains from the airport run north via Pentagon to L’Enfant Plaza, a key downtown hub with transfers to Blue, Orange, Silver, and Green lines; trains typically run every 6–12 minutes during most of the day. Late-night and weekend frequencies may be lower, and occasional maintenance can affect service, so check WMATA for current information.
Metrobus 16E Columbia Pike–Pentagon City–Federal Triangle
20-30mMetrobus route 16E serves stops near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and runs via Pentagon City and Columbia Pike toward downtown DC, terminating near Federal Triangle close to the National Mall. Service generally runs every 20–30 minutes during much of the day, with less frequent service at night and on weekends; verify current times on WMATA’s website.
Metrobus 11Y Mt Vernon Express
20-30mMetrobus 11Y (when in operation) runs limited-stop service connecting Alexandria and Arlington corridors with downtown DC, including stops near the airport corridor and central DC near 13th St NW. It typically operates on weekdays during peak commuter periods with approximately 20–30 minute intervals, and does not run during middays, evenings, or weekends; check WMATA for current operating status and schedule.
Airport Taxi (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
on-demandmMetered taxis queue outside each terminal at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and provide direct, door-to-door service to downtown Washington, D.C. Wait times are usually short throughout the day, but travel time and fares depend heavily on traffic, especially during peak commuting periods.
Metrorail Blue Line (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metro Center)
Direct Blue Line trains from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station run via Pentagon and Rosslyn to central DC stations such as Farragut West and Metro Center; typical daytime headways are about every 6–12 minutes, with reduced frequency late nights and weekends. Service patterns and exact intervals can vary by time and day, so riders should confirm schedules on WMATA’s trip planner before travel.
Metrorail Yellow Line (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport L’Enfant Plaza)
Yellow Line trains from the airport run north via Pentagon to L’Enfant Plaza, a key downtown hub with transfers to Blue, Orange, Silver, and Green lines; trains typically run every 6–12 minutes during most of the day. Late-night and weekend frequencies may be lower, and occasional maintenance can affect service, so check WMATA for current information.
Metrobus 16E Columbia Pike–Pentagon City–Federal Triangle
Metrobus route 16E serves stops near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and runs via Pentagon City and Columbia Pike toward downtown DC, terminating near Federal Triangle close to the National Mall. Service generally runs every 20–30 minutes during much of the day, with less frequent service at night and on weekends; verify current times on WMATA’s website.
Metrobus 11Y Mt Vernon Express
Metrobus 11Y (when in operation) runs limited-stop service connecting Alexandria and Arlington corridors with downtown DC, including stops near the airport corridor and central DC near 13th St NW. It typically operates on weekdays during peak commuter periods with approximately 20–30 minute intervals, and does not run during middays, evenings, or weekends; check WMATA for current operating status and schedule.
Airport Taxi (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
Metered taxis queue outside each terminal at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and provide direct, door-to-door service to downtown Washington, D.C. Wait times are usually short throughout the day, but travel time and fares depend heavily on traffic, especially during peak commuting periods.
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bus
Metrobus route 16E serves stops near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and runs via Pentagon City and Columbia Pike toward downtown DC, terminating near Federal Triangle close to the National Mall. Service generally runs every 20–30 minutes during much of the day, with less frequent service at night and on weekends; verify current times on WMATA’s website.
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bus
Metrobus 11Y (when in operation) runs limited-stop service connecting Alexandria and Arlington corridors with downtown DC, including stops near the airport corridor and central DC near 13th St NW. It typically operates on weekdays during peak commuter periods with approximately 20–30 minute intervals, and does not run during middays, evenings, or weekends; check WMATA for current operating status and schedule.
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