What is the latest on getting from BWI to Georgetown? In the past I have rented a car, but I hate the hassel. How bad is the taxi fare or is there a better way?
Foley
Jul 7, 01, 1:32 pm
You can take the Maryland Shuttle for about $40 to $50. You can also take the mark train from the BWI Rail Station to Union Station for about $5 and then hop a taxi to Georgetown for about $10.
AnnaS
Jul 7, 01, 1:44 pm
If you want to keep it inexpensive & don't mind some walking, you can get Amtrak ($23 one way) or MARC ($5.75 one way) out of BWI to Union Station & take the Metro. As far as exactly how to get to where you're going from there, you may want to check out The RideGuide (http://rideguide.wmata.com/) for the Metro. For a timetable for trains from BWI, you can find that info here (http://www.mtamaryland.com). Hope this helps...
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DH
Jul 7, 01, 1:55 pm
Here another useful link http://www.bwiairport.com/ground_transportation/washington.html
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Tall Paul
Jul 8, 01, 12:57 am
Thanks all. Maybe I'll be adventuresome and try the train.
AndrewM
Jul 9, 01, 12:45 am
No Metro to Georgetown.
The closest Metro station is Foggy Bottom/GWU. Located at Washington Circle between 23st & I .
AndrewM
AnnaS
Jul 9, 01, 1:17 pm
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by AndrewM:
No Metro to Georgetown.
The closest Metro station is Foggy Bottom/GWU. Located at Washington Circle between 23st & I .
AndrewM</font>
That's what I was referring to by if he didn't mind some walking (Staying at the Westin at 23rd & M, the walk's not so bad). I know that there are buses that go into Georgetown though from other Metro stops.
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- Anna
sbm12
Jul 9, 01, 1:45 pm
FYI...the MARC doesn't run on the weekends. If you come in then, be prepared for the $20 Amtrak instead of the $5 MARC.
Tall Paul
Jul 10, 01, 7:22 pm
I am staying at the Georgetown suites which isn't too far from Foggy Bottom, but I'll probably just catch at cab from Union Station. I will have one flight bag and it sounds like this will make it easier. I will be comming in during the weekday just in time for the rush crowd.
LEX-TEAGUE
Jul 10, 01, 8:11 pm
I do the BWI - downtown DC run often. I recommend taking Amtrak to Union station - cab it from there.
Amtrak is a little more expensive, but it is worth it. In BIZ class you even get an AC outlet to work on your laptop or charge your cell phone if you want.
[This message has been edited by LEX-TEAGUE (edited 07-10-2001).]
Tall Paul
Jul 18, 01, 11:12 pm
Well, I took the MARC to Union Station ($5) and a cab to Georgetown ($8). It was all very easy and I would highly recommend it. Normally I would find this somewhat intimidating, but it was very easy.