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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 8:41 pm
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Originally Posted by JAGorham
We found a rental car for $75 for a 24 hour one-way rental with unlimited mileage, and a drop off at the IAD rental facility.
Originally Posted by gtownguy
On a Sunday it should take between 45 mins to an hour from the Alexandria King Street Station to IAD... Since there are several hotels near the station, there are almost always several taxis in line there.
I'm going to guess that Amtrak fare from Richmond to Alexandria plus cab fare from Alexandria to IAD would exceed the cost of a Priceline car rental from Richmond to IAD. I should think the cab fare alone in that equation would be at least $50 plus tip. I'd hire the car, myself.
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