IAD transportation
May 3, 2003 | 7:40 pm
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IAD transportation
Can anyone recommend the cheapest and most comfortable (trying to kill two birds with one stone) way of getting between IAD and DC.
Thanks
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May 4, 2003 | 6:46 am
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May 4, 2003 | 12:15 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by slawecki:
http://www.wmata.com/timetables/dc/5a.pdf
don't know how it handles luggage.</font>
http://www.wmata.com/timetables/dc/5a.pdf
don't know how it handles luggage.</font>
The next cheapest method, with luggage facilities, is taking a Washington Flyer bus to the West Falls Church metro and continuing on the Metro.
http://www.washfly.com/
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May 12, 2003 | 6:29 pm
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The cheapest is definately the 5A Metrobus with a transfer to the Blue subway line at Rosalyn, but it's not that comfortable. It's a regular city bus that's crowded with airport workers. Few actual travelers use it. There is a very small rack for luggage immediately to the left as you get on.
If you'd rather not rough it, the Washington Flyer would probably be your best option.
If you'd rather not rough it, the Washington Flyer would probably be your best option.
May 13, 2003 | 12:27 pm
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I wouldn't try the 5A Metrobus with anything more than a caryyon - they don't seem to like luggage!
The Washington Flyer bus to West Falls Church, followed by the MetroRail into downtown DC is your best bet.
Alternatively, SuperShuttle will get you into Downtown, door to door, for $20-22, and don't mind lots of luggage. They depart more frequently than the Flyer or Metrobus as well.
The Washington Flyer bus to West Falls Church, followed by the MetroRail into downtown DC is your best bet.
Alternatively, SuperShuttle will get you into Downtown, door to door, for $20-22, and don't mind lots of luggage. They depart more frequently than the Flyer or Metrobus as well.
May 13, 2003 | 3:32 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by House:
I wouldn't try the 5A Metrobus with anything more than a caryyon - they don't seem to like luggage!</font>
I wouldn't try the 5A Metrobus with anything more than a caryyon - they don't seem to like luggage!</font>
Good points - cheap ($2), convenient to Metro subway connections, more comfortable than the "people mover" b/t Dulles terminals, and - for me - dropped me off 2 blks from work.
Bad points - doesn't deal with luggage, somewhat hard to find (signage is pretty minimal), limited (hourly) service, and it was about 20 min. late.
Sep 22, 2004 | 12:10 am
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Hi all, well my first time into Washington DC is coming up in a couple of days, flying into IAD and given the luggage and reading the forum taking the Washington Flyer, just a question regarding the tickets with the round trip ticket, how long are they valid for??
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Sep 25, 2004 | 7:41 am
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Originally Posted by GBA1975
Hi all, well my first time into Washington DC is coming up in a couple of days, flying into IAD and given the luggage and reading the forum taking the Washington Flyer, just a question regarding the tickets with the round trip ticket, how long are they valid for??
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Sep 27, 2004 | 7:53 am
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Originally Posted by GBA1975
Washington Flyer, just a question regarding the tickets with the round trip ticket, how long are they valid for?