Originally Posted by
ohliuw
I have a flight arriving at DCA in the evening (from Canada) then on to Asia next day AM from IAD (check in with Japanese). The flights are on the same United ticket, and I assume United does not provide accommodation.
First question is, will they transfer the checked bags, or I have to drag them with me?
Second is, what would be the best (and cheapo) strategy for hotel and transfer?
Thanks
Did you take the flight already? I would suggest taking a shuttle from DCA to IAD and then staying at one of the closest hotel to IAD. Probably the cheapest way of doing things.
The airports are 30 minutes apart. And yes, about 30 miles. I think taking a one-way rental is an absurdly expensive idea. (Not being disrespectful.)
ANOTHER OPTION IS UBER. UberX is probably about $45 to IAD from DCA. A Black car would run probably $120 airport to airport. So, if halfway, cut that significantly. Then you can find a hotel with shuttle from the hotel to IAD.