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DCAUnited StatesTPL: city-transfer-guide
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Washington, D.C., United States
Drop-off
Downtown Washington, D.C. (Metro Center / L’Enfant Plaza)
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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.
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Budget path
Brief
Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.
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.
Priority path
Brief
Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.
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.
Fare math
Brief
Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.
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FAQs
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01Where will the downtown drop-off be?
A
Most services target Downtown Washington, D.C. (Metro Center / L’Enfant Plaza), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?
A
Metrorail Blue Line (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metro Center) usually runs every 6-12 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.