Is Crystal City to DCA walkable?
Jun 2, 2008 | 12:41 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Arlington, VA
Programs: KE Morning Calm; AA Plat
Posts: 314
Is Crystal City to DCA walkable?
Has anyone tried to walk from Crystal City to DCA? I took a cab from my apt to the airport, and the cab driver commented on how he was surprised that I didn't try to walk it.
Jun 2, 2008 | 12:54 pm
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Alexandria, VA - DCA/IAD
Programs: BA Gold, American Airlines, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond
Posts: 5,089
I see people do it all the time when the weather is good. There is the bridge from the southern end of CC that takes you over the GW Parkway or you can take the bike/jogging path across a bit further to the north...
Jun 2, 2008 | 2:15 pm
#5
Join Date: Feb 2006
Programs: HH Gold (again), US/UA/DL non-elite, ZE Presidents Circle, WN reluctant no fee convert.
Posts: 1,449
Well, in that case....
...it would be a cinch to walk because traffic would be light. Assuming you only have a crew bag with you! 
PS Yes, I have done it!!!
PS Yes, I have done it!!!
Last edited by jan_believes; Jun 2, 2008 at 2:15 pm Reason: to add comment
Jun 2, 2008 | 6:02 pm
#6
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Benicia CA
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold 75K, AA 3.8MM, UA 1.1MM, enjoying the retired life
Posts: 31,849
Jun 3, 2008 | 12:07 pm
#7
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: WAS
Posts: 133
I've done this several times. From Crystal City, you talk the path under the railroad tracks that connects to the Mount Vernon trail. You head south along the trail and turn left on at the sign (intended for cyclists) that says "Washington-National Airport." This path winds a bit to avoid the road, goes under the airport return road, and ends at the B/C parking ramp where there is a bike rack. Once in the parking ramp, follow the signs to the exit which puts you at the north end of the metro station, closest to Terminal C.