Airport Transfers
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.
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 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.
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.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
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.
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.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1
Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
2
At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
3
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.
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.
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 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About 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.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Check your terminal
Southwest, Frontier and Air Canada use Terminal 1; American, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue and United use Terminal 2.
Preclearance flights
Flights from Canada and the Bahamas clear U.S. immigration and customs before departure, so you walk straight to baggage claim.
Booked rides only
The airport warns against accepting rides from drivers offering service outside a pre-arranged reservation or ride app.
ID for the flight home
Domestic flights require a REAL ID-compliant license or a passport at security.
Eastern Time
Washington is on Eastern Time and uses the U.S. dollar.
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.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
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James H. · February 2026
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William C. · February 2026
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María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, tell customer service so the pickup can be moved.
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.
No. This page is for Reagan National (DCA) only. For Dulles, book Dulles Airport Transportation; for Baltimore/Washington, book BWI Airport Transportation.
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.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
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.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
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.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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