Washington, DC has one of the safest, cleanest and most efficient transportation systems in the world. Metrorail and Metrobus are the most convenient ways to get around DC, with Metrobus providing connections for locations not serviced by Metrorail.
Many hotels are conveniently located near Metro stations or bus routes.
Hours of Operation: Weekdays - 5am to midnight Weekends - 7am to midnight
Cost: Riders can pay by purchasing a SmarTrip Card, which allows users to load a designated amount on the card for repeated swiping. These cards can be purchased online or at any Metrorail station or at Metro sales offices, retail outlets and commuter stores.
DC Circulator
The DC Circulator gets rave reviews from residents and visitors alike. The bus is incredibly affordable at just $1 per ride, and travels along six specific routes designed for easy-on, easy-off access at points of interest throughout the District.
Hours of Operation depend on the route you travel. See schedule for more info.
Cost: $1 per ride
Uber or Lyft
Another very common way to go around town is through third-party taxi applications like Uber and Lyft. They hire local drivers who use their personal cars as taxis.
Hours of Operation: 24/7
Cost: Rates depend on the time of day and traffic in the area. Usually it is a 2x meter past midnight etc...
