DCA basic info needed
Oct 31, 2001 | 6:29 am
#2
Join Date: Sep 2001
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Chickendou:
I'm fying from DCA for the first time next month. Its an early morning Saturday flight. How/where is parking, and how early should I arrive?</font>
I'm fying from DCA for the first time next month. Its an early morning Saturday flight. How/where is parking, and how early should I arrive?</font>
Oct 31, 2001 | 10:47 am
#3
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Near Tysons Corner, VA (USA)
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I flew on the shuttle about a week ago. Oarking is the same (just much less crowded). Security is much tighter but the lines were short as not many people were in the airport (remember that less than 50% of the flights are operating. I arrived an hour early for the shuttle which was fine.
Oct 31, 2001 | 11:33 am
#4
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 16
I've flown out of DCA 3-4 times since 09/11. Security is ridicuously thorough, but doesn't take long. Arriving two hours before your flight will get you to the gate 1.5 hours before your flight.
Parking has not changed. You can still park in the daily garage. The top level is almost always empty, and you can park right next to the entrance.
Parking has not changed. You can still park in the daily garage. The top level is almost always empty, and you can park right next to the entrance.
Oct 31, 2001 | 2:49 pm
#5
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I still think the nicest deal for DCA parking is at nearby 5 min away SUNPARK, on about 28th street beside the Hyatt. Approx 7 dolla/day and cheaper for longer stays. Your car is safe too. Fast pickup at your car and usually 5-10 min after you call upon return. Some info and coupons at www.sunpark.com
I have never used any of the DCA lparking ots after discovering these nice efficient guys.
MisterNice
I have never used any of the DCA lparking ots after discovering these nice efficient guys.
MisterNice
Nov 1, 2001 | 6:37 am
#6
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: south of WAS DC
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On a day trip I would park in the garage, as recommended.
On an extended trip, I would use Sunpark. Shuttle from the outter lots during the old busy weekdays took a very long time. Old terminal required stairs for some stops. do not know about new terminal.
Sunpark is fast, and will move heavy luggage from car to van, and van to curb. No stairs.
On an extended trip, I would use Sunpark. Shuttle from the outter lots during the old busy weekdays took a very long time. Old terminal required stairs for some stops. do not know about new terminal.
Sunpark is fast, and will move heavy luggage from car to van, and van to curb. No stairs.
Nov 2, 2001 | 6:26 am
#8
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 53
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Chickendou:
My trip is only 1 night, so I think the garage sounds best. How much does it cost?</font>
My trip is only 1 night, so I think the garage sounds best. How much does it cost?</font>
Hi: I just went to the airports website ( It is www.metwashairports.com I think) and parking rates are
Daily $5 per hour or $14 max for 24 hr.
Economy $1 per hr or $7 max for 24 hr.
Hope this helps. Smallworld
Nov 8, 2001 | 12:00 am
#10
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Arlington VA
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I've flown to/from DCA a number of times in the last month. The metro station is the easiest way I've found to get to/from DCA. If you just have a one night trip, maybe park or catch a cab to the nearest metro station and take the metro to the airport.