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DCAUnited StatesTPL: regional-hop-plan
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Washington, D.C., United States
Drop-off
Downtown Washington, D.C. (Metro Center / L’Enfant Plaza)
Pin before customs
Fastest
Metrorail Blue Line (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metro Center)
metro · 6-12m
Data
Nov 28
Audit
Quick verdict
Fastest into town
Service
Metrorail Blue Line (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metro Center)
metro
Headway
6-12
Backup
Metrorail Yellow Line (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport L’Enfant Plaza) · 6-12m
Note
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.
Beyond downtown
Washington, D.C.: Regional Hop Plan
For travelers continuing beyond the main city core. Targets queries likewashington, d.c. airport busanddca to city centerfor eSIM funnels.
International business
Brief
Ideal for connecting directly into the city’s finance or embassy districts.
Service
Metrorail Blue Line (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metro Center)
Mode
metro
Freq
6-12m
Note
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.
Regional coaches
Brief
Good when you need a one-seat ride into the suburbs or satellite cities.
Service
Metrobus 16E Columbia Pike–Pentagon City–Federal Triangle
Mode
bus
Freq
20-30m
Note
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.
What locals actually do
Brief
Even locals pad 30 minutes of buffer during peak traffic.
Service
Metrobus 16E Columbia Pike–Pentagon City–Federal Triangle
Mode
bus
Freq
20-30m
Note
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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FAQs
KB
01How do I reach secondary airports or ports?
A
Ride into the main city first, then swap to intercity rail or ferry operators. Booking apps like Trainline, JR East, or obilet list live seat counts.
02What about luggage storage?
A
Use lockers at Washington, D.C. stations or the airport itself if you need to bounce between hops.