Reagan National Airport (DCA) Car Service
A private chauffeur waiting for you at DCA, about 15 minutes from downtown Washington. Upfront pricing, gratuity included.
The closest airport to the capital, and the smoothest ride out of it
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport sits on the Potomac in Arlington, Virginia, only 4 to 5 miles from the White House and the National Mall. It is the airport most travelers choose for short business trips, Capitol Hill meetings and quick weekends in the city, and its busy curbs reward a well-planned pickup.
Capital Executive Car Services meets you at DCA in a late-model black sedan, SUV or Sprinter van. Add your flight number when you book and your chauffeur plans the pickup around your actual landing time, not the time on your itinerary. Choose meet & greet and your chauffeur waits inside the terminal with a name sign and takes your bags from there.
Flying out? We pick you up anywhere in DC, Northern Virginia or Maryland and get you to Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 with time to spare. Sedan and limousine pickups at Reagan National must be pre-arranged, so booking ahead is the way to ride.
DCA at a glance
- Airport code
- DCA
- Location
- Arlington, Virginia
- Terminals
- Terminal 1 and Terminal 2
- To downtown DC
- About 4–5 miles
- Chauffeur pickups
- Pre-arranged only
- Meet & greet
- Available, $40
How far is DCA from where you're going?
Reagan National is one of the most conveniently located airports in the country. Here is how long the ride usually takes.
| Destination | Distance | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown DC & the White House | 4–5 mi | 10–15 min |
| U.S. Capitol & Capitol Hill | 5–6 mi | About 15 min |
| The Pentagon & Pentagon City | About 2 mi | About 5 min |
| Old Town Alexandria | About 4 mi | About 10 min |
| Georgetown | About 6 mi | 15–20 min |
| National Harbor & Gaylord (Oxon Hill, MD) | About 8 mi | 15–20 min |
| Tysons, VA | About 13 mi | 20–25 min |
| Bethesda, MD | About 13 mi | 25–30 min |
Typical off-peak drive times. Rush hour on I-395, the George Washington Parkway and the Beltway can add 15 to 30 minutes, and we build that into your pickup time.
How pickup works at Reagan National
Book with your flight number
Choose DCA as your pickup, add your flight and pick your vehicle. You see the full price, gratuity included, before you send the request.
We follow your flight
Early or late, your chauffeur adjusts to your real arrival time and is ready when you land.
Meet at Terminal 1 or 2
With meet & greet your chauffeur waits inside near baggage claim with a name sign. Without it, we text you the exact curbside meeting point.
Straight to your door
Bags loaded and on your way, usually downtown in about 15 minutes outside rush hour.
Choose your experience
Late-model black vehicles, spotless inside and out.
Executive Sedan
Cadillac CT5 or similarBusiness SUV
Cadillac Escalade or similarFirst Class
Mercedes-Benz S-Class or similarBusiness Van
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, high roofBuilt for the way people fly into Reagan National
- Ideal for Capitol Hill, federal agency and Pentagon meetings
- A fixed price agreed before you land, with no surge pricing at busy times
- Sedans for solo travelers, SUVs for families, Sprinter vans for delegations
- Child seats for every age, installed before pickup on request
- Book for a guest and we coordinate directly with the passenger
Popular DCA routes
Reagan National (DCA) questions
How far is Reagan National Airport from downtown Washington, DC?
About 4 to 5 miles. Outside rush hour the drive to the White House or the National Mall usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, which makes DCA the closest major airport to the city.
Where will my chauffeur meet me at DCA?
With meet & greet, inside the terminal near baggage claim with a name sign. Without it, your chauffeur texts you the curbside meeting point at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 once you have your bags.
Do I need to book my DCA car service in advance?
Yes. Sedan and limousine pickups at Reagan National have to be pre-arranged, so book online or call us at (301) 676-0816 before you fly.
How much is a car service from DCA?
Enter your destination at the top of this page to see an instant, fixed price for each vehicle. The price includes an 18% gratuity, and meet & greet is an optional $40.
What if my flight into DCA is delayed?
Add your flight number when you book. Your chauffeur plans around your actual arrival time, so a delay does not mean a missed pickup.
How early should I leave for a flight from DCA?
Reagan National recommends arriving two hours before a domestic flight. From downtown DC that usually means a pickup about two and a half hours before departure, and we will suggest a time when we confirm your ride.
Do you have vehicles for groups and extra luggage?
Yes. The Business SUV seats up to 6 passengers with 6 bags, and the Business Van, a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, carries up to 13 passengers and 13 bags.
Flying into another airport?
Ready when you are
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