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Transportation
When to Go
The most comfortable times to visit Washington DC are in during the spring and fall. Spring is the time for a visual extravaganza with cherry blossoms in bloom and all that nature has in store for the season. Temperatures average in the mid-50s in April and in the mid-60s in May. Fall brings a whole new look to the city. With the average temperatures dropping to the 60s in September, the 50s in October, and the 40s in November, visitors get to experience a wide array of colors as the leaves turn in preparation for winter. Summer is the most popular time of year when tourists from around the world visit the city. With high temperatures in the mid-80's June, July and August and evenings in the 60's, it's the perfect time to experience the city and its surrounding sites. From December through March a visitor may experience the sight of snow falling. The coldest month is January with an average temperature of 34 degrees and highs in the mid-40's and lows averaging 25.
Arriving & Departing
By Air
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
44 Canal Center Plaza
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-417-8000
Only minutes from downtown and located south of the city along the Potomac River, the airport is served by a full range of domestic flights on major, regional and commuter carriers.
Washington Dulles International Airport
45020 Aviation Dr.
Sterling, VA 20166
703-572-2700
Located 26 miles west of Washington, DC and offering a full range of domestic and international flights.
Baltimore/Washington International Airport
301-261-1000 or 800 I FLY-BWI
Located 30 miles east of Washington, DC and offering a full range of domestic and international flights.
Transfers Between the Airport and Town
Ground Transportation
All of the major car rental companies have locations at the airports as well as throughout the city. Taxis are also readily available.
By Train:
Amtrak
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
Union Station
Washington, DC 20002
800-USA-RAIL
By Bus:
Greyhound
1005 1ST ST NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-289-5160
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