Overnight transfer DCA - IAD?
#16
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: PHL
Programs: AA, BA, Admirals, Accor, HHG, Global Entry
Posts: 132
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
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
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.
#17
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: DCA/IAD
Programs: AA EXP; 1W Emerald; HHonors Diamond; Marriott Gold; UA dirt
Posts: 7,779
Some hotels near IAD can be very cheap - dependent on the time of week and the time of year. I've snagged the Westin Dulles for less than $90 for night getaways with the family.
Only concern is getting to the hotel from DCA. The savings might be lost in cabbing there.
If I could find a cheap hotel near DCA, I'd almost rather the OP do that and then be able to take Metro from Crystal City/Pentagon City to IAD (transferring to Washington Flyer at Wiehle Ave.).
Only concern is getting to the hotel from DCA. The savings might be lost in cabbing there.
If I could find a cheap hotel near DCA, I'd almost rather the OP do that and then be able to take Metro from Crystal City/Pentagon City to IAD (transferring to Washington Flyer at Wiehle Ave.).
#18
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: PHL
Programs: AA, BA, Admirals, Accor, HHG, Global Entry
Posts: 132
Some hotels near IAD can be very cheap - dependent on the time of week and the time of year. I've snagged the Westin Dulles for less than $90 for night getaways with the family.
Only concern is getting to the hotel from DCA. The savings might be lost in cabbing there.
If I could find a cheap hotel near DCA, I'd almost rather the OP do that and then be able to take Metro from Crystal City/Pentagon City to IAD (transferring to Washington Flyer at Wiehle Ave.).
Only concern is getting to the hotel from DCA. The savings might be lost in cabbing there.
If I could find a cheap hotel near DCA, I'd almost rather the OP do that and then be able to take Metro from Crystal City/Pentagon City to IAD (transferring to Washington Flyer at Wiehle Ave.).
If you can remember the name of the hotel, please get back to me.