Originally Posted by
ITRADE
Many of us living in DC would disagree. The convenience factor of DCA often outweighs the simplicity of the non-stop. Dealing with IAD security alone is enough to make MANY DC area residents write off IAD from the get-go.
I completely agree. I'm a resident and find DCA amazingly easy and quick to use. I will always opt to depart and arrive from DCA given the choice.
Getting from IAD to/from downtown DC can be a nightmare. That journey in a car can take over an hour with ease if you hit even moderate traffic! Also note that the Metro Orange line that goes out to West Falls Church (where you then catch the bus for another 20 minutes minimum) can be very crowded at rush hours.
The convenience and ease-of-use of DCA soundly trumps IAD IMO.