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Public Transport

Washington, D.C.

Copyright: Pierre-Luc Auclair
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Public Transport

Public transport in Washington consists of the super-efficient Metrorail and bus services. Computerized fare cards are available from self-service machines at the stations. One-day passes and weekly ones are available. The bus service in DC provides services throughout the city and to outlying suburbs. Stops are marked by red, white, and blue signposts. Kids travel free. Be sure to have exact change ready for the automatic fare machines.

Tourist Information

Quadrants of Washington, D.C. Copyright: Mariah Hewines/unsplash
Quadrants of Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is divided into four quadrants, which are used for addressing purposes. The quadrants are Northwest (NW), Northeast (NE), Southwest (SW) and Southeast (SE), and they are formed by dividing the city into two halves along its north-south axis (North Capitol Street and South Capitol Street) and its east-west axis (East Capitol Street …
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Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) Copyright: Juan Garces
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The National Airport is accessible by Metro (Yellow/Blue Line). The Washington DC Metrorail system has an important Metrorail station connected to Terminals B and C at Reagan National Airport. The Metrorail system offers easy and affordable access to different locations throughout Washington, Virginia, and Maryland. You can buy your ticket from the vending machines …
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Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Copyright: Juan Garces
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Washington Dulles International Airport is an international airport in Loudoun and Fairfax counties in Virginia, 26 miles (42 km) west of downtown Washington, D.C. Traveling to Dulles is easy with Silver Line Express bus service, connecting Dulles International to downtown Washington, D.C. and beyond. You can buy your tickets for the Dulles International Airport Silver …
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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Copyright: Juan Garces
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Baltimore/Washington International is a major airport serving the Baltimore–Washington Metropolitan Area in the United States. Situated next to the CDP Linthicum in northern unincorporated Anne Arundel County, Maryland, the airport is about 32 miles (51 km) northeast of Washington, D.C. Here are some options on how to travel to and from the airport: Washington Metropolitan Area …
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Passport/Visa Copyright: Tuk Tuk Design/Shutterstock.com
Passport/Visa
Citizens of the Schengen countries, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and the Kingdom of Brunei can visit the United States for up to 90 days without applying for a visa (as well as citizens of Andorra, Lichtenstein, Monaco and San Marino). Citizens of these countries must …
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Time Zone Copyright: Jacky Co/Shutterstock.com
Time Zone
UTC/GMT -4 …
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Best Time to Visit Copyright: VectorA/Shutterstock.com
Best Time to Visit
If you're planning a trip to Washington, D.C. these tips will be useful for a no-bad-surprises journey. Fall offers comfortable weather, fewer crowds, and a plethora of activities to join. Summer and spring are the peak season, thus expect long queues at the main city landmarks, as well as higher prices on accommodation and …
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Public Transport Copyright: Pierre-Luc Auclair
Public Transport
Public transport in Washington consists of the super-efficient Metrorail and bus services. Computerized fare cards are available from self-service machines at the stations. One-day passes and weekly ones are available. The bus service in DC provides services throughout the city and to outlying suburbs. Stops are marked by red, white, and blue signposts. Kids travel …
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Taxi Copyright: ArrivalGuides
Taxi
Taxis are everywhere in the city, just hail one down. DC is based around eight geographical zones, and a cab fare is determined by how many of these you cross during your ride, as well as the time of day you travel and the number of …
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Post Copyright: Andy Fuchs
Post
Blue postal drop boxes are located across DC. Stamps can be bought at many hotels, museums, grocery stores, and post offices. You can find your nearest branch on the Postal Service …
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Pharmacy Copyright: Gemma Garner
Pharmacy
DC’s major pharmacy chain is CVS. The CVS Dupont Circle is open 24 …
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Telephone Copyright: Jardson Almeida
Telephone
Country code: +1 Area code: …
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Electricity Copyright: Stirling Tschan
Electricity
US standard voltage is 110-115V and the standard frequency is 60Hz. Sockets and the power plugs are of type A and …
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