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DCA Airport Transportation

Private airport transportation from Reagan National Airport (DCA) to hotels, homes and offices in downtown Washington, Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Arlington and Old Town Alexandria, booked before you land.

  • Private, never shared
  • Priced per vehicle
  • Flight monitored
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup
Passengers
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Our services

From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.

Private Sedan

1 to 4 passengers

Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.

Price for your route Exact price

Luxury SUV

Up to 6 passengers

Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.

Price for your route Exact price

Private Van

Up to 8 passengers

Ideal for families and groups with luggage.

Price for your route Exact price

Group Van

Up to 16 passengers

Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.

Price for your route Exact price

Airport Transportation in DCA

Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.

After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.

Our DCA airport transportation takes you from Reagan National to hotels and offices in downtown Washington and around the National Mall, to Capitol Hill, Georgetown and Dupont Circle, and across the river to Arlington, Crystal City and Old Town Alexandria.

DCA Airport Transfers

DCA airport transfers start at baggage claim in the terminal where you land, Terminal 1 for Southwest, Frontier and Air Canada or Terminal 2 for American, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue and United, and your driver meets you there. We track your flight, so the pickup follows your real landing time, and you choose the vehicle for your party, from a sedan for two to a van for a family or group with luggage.

Each Reagan National transfer goes door to door to your hotel, home or office in Washington, Arlington or Alexandria, and the fare for each vehicle is fixed in the booking form before you fly. Heading further, to Annapolis or Baltimore? Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered.

DCA Airport Shuttle

Our DCA airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, not a shared ride that stops at other hotels along the way. It leaves as soon as you have your bags, with room for suitcases, strollers and golf bags, and suits families, groups and delegations arriving for a conference or event in Washington.

Landing at DCA Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) stands on the Potomac River in Arlington, Virginia, across from Washington. It has two terminals that are not connected after security: Terminal 1, the original building, used by Southwest, Frontier and Air Canada, and Terminal 2, with Concourses B to E, used by American, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue and United.

Almost every flight is domestic, so there is no immigration or customs on arrival; flights from Canada and the Bahamas clear U.S. immigration before departure through preclearance. You walk from the gate to baggage claim on the arrivals level of your terminal, where screens show your carousel and pre-booked drivers meet passengers.

Washington is on Eastern Time (UTC-5), and on daylight saving time (UTC-4) from mid-March to early November. The currency is the U.S. dollar.

Terminal, immigration and customs details for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport →
Local notes

Check your airport

Washington has three airports. If your ticket says Dulles (IAD) or Baltimore/Washington (BWI), book Dulles Airport Transportation or BWI Airport Transportation instead.

Preclearance arrivals

Flights from Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Nassau and other preclearance airports go through U.S. immigration and customs before departure, so have your passport and any visa or ESTA ready there, not at DCA.

ID for the flight home

Domestic flights require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or a passport at the security checkpoint.

Booked rides only

The airport asks travelers not to accept rides from drivers offering service outside a pre-arranged reservation or ride app; check the company name on your confirmation before getting in.

Before you fly to DCA

Check your terminalSouthwest, Frontier and Air Canada use Terminal 1; American, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue and United use Terminal 2.
Preclearance flightsFlights from Canada and the Bahamas clear U.S. immigration and customs before departure, so you walk straight to baggage claim.
Booked rides onlyThe airport warns against accepting rides from drivers offering service outside a pre-arranged reservation or ride app.
ID for the flight homeDomestic flights require a REAL ID-compliant license or a passport at security.
Eastern TimeWashington is on Eastern Time and uses the U.S. dollar.

How DCA Airport pickup works

  1. 1

    Clear arrivals

    Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.

  2. 2

    Meet your representative

    At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.

  3. 3

    Go straight there

    No other stops, no other passengers.

At DCA

Meet at baggage claim

The airport suggests baggage claim as the meeting place for arriving passengers in both terminals; check the screens for your flight's carousel.

At DCA

Terminal 1 or Terminal 2

Southwest, Frontier and Air Canada arrive at Terminal 1, and American, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue and United at Terminal 2, so confirm your arrival terminal.

Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking. Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.

Return trips and flight changes

One-way arrival DCA → Hotel From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure Hotel → DCA From where you're staying back to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Round trip DCA ⇄ Hotel Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.

Going back to the airport

Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.

2 hbefore a domestic flight3 hbefore an international flight

If your flight changes

We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. If any of these change, update them in Manage your booking:

Flight numberArrival dateAirlineMissed connectionCanceled flightArrival airportYou decide not to travelLong delay after customs

What's included

Included

  • A private vehicle for your party
  • Transportation between the confirmed locations
  • Direct service, no shared hotel stops
  • Airport meeting instructions
  • Flight-arrival monitoring
  • A professional driver
  • An air-conditioned vehicle
  • Room for your party and standard luggage
  • Customer-service support

Confirmed separately

  • Child seats
  • Additional stops
  • Extra waiting time
  • Oversized luggage or equipment
  • Special requests
LuggageAbout one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Child seatsRequest them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
AccessibilityGive the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
PetsAsk for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.

Airport Transportation happy customers

Reviewed on TripAdvisor, Trustpilot, Yelp and TravelPulse
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L.March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H.February 2026
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”
William C.February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G.January 2026

Groups and events

Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.

  • Destination weddings
  • Conferences
  • Corporate retreats
  • Sports teams
  • Multi-vehicle arrivals
Request group transport

Booking, changes and cancellations

24 hFree cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
ChangesContact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-showsWaiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.

Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.

Read the reservation policies →

DCA Airport Transportation FAQs

Where will my driver meet me at Reagan National Airport?

At baggage claim in the terminal where your flight lands, the meeting place the airport suggests for arriving passengers. Terminal 1 serves Southwest, Frontier and Air Canada, and Terminal 2 serves American, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue and United, so give your airline and terminal when you book.

How far is DCA from downtown Washington, D.C.?

Reagan National is about 5 miles (8 km) from downtown Washington and about 4 miles from the U.S. Capitol. The drive usually takes 15 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic and where you are staying.

Can you take me to hotels near the National Mall and the White House?

Yes. We drive door to door to hotels and offices in downtown Washington, including Penn Quarter, Foggy Bottom and the streets around the National Mall and the White House.

Can you take me to Georgetown or Capitol Hill?

Yes. We drive to hotels, homes and offices in Georgetown, Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle and the other central neighborhoods. Give the full street address when you book.

Can you take me to Arlington or Old Town Alexandria?

Yes. Crystal City, Pentagon City, Rosslyn and the rest of Arlington are next to the airport, and Old Town Alexandria is just to the south. We drive door to door to hotels, homes and offices in both.

Can you take me to Annapolis or Baltimore?

Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered. If no vehicle is shown for that route, contact us before you fly.

Which terminal will I arrive at in Reagan National?

Southwest, Frontier and Air Canada use Terminal 1. American, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue and United use Terminal 2. The two terminals are not connected after security, so check your airline before you land.

Do I go through customs at DCA?

No. Reagan National has no customs or immigration hall. Flights from Canada and the Bahamas use U.S. preclearance, so you clear immigration and customs before departure and walk straight to baggage claim at DCA.

Do you drive to homes and vacation rentals in Washington?

Yes. Give the full street address, the apartment or unit number and any entrance details. On narrow rowhouse streets your driver stops at the nearest point a car can safely reach.

Can I book a pickup for a late-night or early-morning flight?

Yes. Book with your real flight time, late or early, and the pickup is set for that time. Terminal security checkpoints generally open from about 4:00 a.m., so allow for that on early departures.

Should I accept rides from people offering transportation inside DCA?

No. The airport warns travelers not to accept rides from drivers offering service outside a pre-arranged reservation or ride app. Booking ahead gives you a confirmed vehicle; check the company name against your confirmation before getting in.

What happens if my flight is delayed or canceled?

We monitor the flight on your reservation, so your driver waits for the actual landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is canceled, update it in Manage your booking so the pickup can be moved.

Can I book a ride back to Reagan National Airport?

Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip from your hotel, home or office. Give your flight number, departure time and terminal so the pickup leaves time for check-in and security.

My ticket says Washington Dulles or BWI. Is this the right page?

No. This page is for Reagan National (DCA) only. For Dulles, book Dulles Airport Transportation; for Baltimore/Washington, book BWI Airport Transportation.

Is Airport Transportation the same as Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport?

No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from DCA; we are not the airport or its operator, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Reagan National airport page.

Why book with Airport Transportation?

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Is the transportation private or shared?

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Are prices per person or per vehicle?

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

How many people can a van carry?

It depends on the vehicle. Each vehicle shows its maximum number of passengers and suitcases before you book, so you can choose one that fits your group.

How do I find you at the airport?

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

What kind of vehicles do you use?

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Do you have insurance?

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Do you provide baby seats?

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

How far in advance should I book?

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

What payment methods are accepted?

You pay securely online when you book, by credit or debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Payments are processed by Stripe.

Do vehicles have air conditioning?

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

What if my flight is delayed?

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Can I make stops during my ride?

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

Do children pay differently than adults?

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Is my reservation refundable?

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Do drivers speak English?

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Are tips mandatory?

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

What currencies are accepted?

All prices are in USD. If your card is in another currency, your bank converts the charge at its own exchange rate.

Are pets allowed?

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Is there room for luggage?

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

What is included in the price?

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.

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