Getting Around Arlington
Find the best way to access the city from anywhere.
Arlington By Air
Welcoming nearly 24 million passengers each year, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is located in Arlington’s Crystal City neighborhood. The airport offers nonstop domestic and international flights to more than 95 destinations on eight airlines. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore Washington Airport (BWI) also serve the region and are connected by public transportation to Arlington.
Arlington By Rail
Arlington is well connected to Washington, D.C. and the greater region with 11 Metro stations on the Orange, Silver, Blue and Yellow lines, plus easy connections to the Red Line for access to Amtrak Washington, D.C. Union Station.
There are three Amtrak stations convenient to Arlington, VA.
- Amtrak Washington, D.C. Union Station (WAS): 5 miles or 8 km from Arlington
- Amtrak Alexandria, VA Station (ALX): 7 miles or 11 km from Arlington
- Amtrak Lorton, VA Station (LOR): 17 miles or 28 km from Arlington (Auto Train only)
There are three Amtrak stations convenient to Arlington, VA.
- Amtrak Washington, D.C. Union Station (WAS): 5 miles or 8 km from Arlington
- Amtrak Alexandria, VA Station (ALX): 7 miles or 11 km from Arlington
- Amtrak Lorton, VA Station (LOR): 17 miles or 28 km from Arlington (Auto Train only)
Arlington By Bus
The D.C. area’s regional bus system has more than 20 routes in Arlington promising connectivity where there is limited Metrorail service—plus, you can take in the sights as you travel. Check out Metro's Trip Planner. ART-Arlington Transit and DC Circulator buses offer additional options for exploring Arlington and D.C.
Arlington By Car
If you are arriving by car, Arlington is easily accessible by highways I-66, I-395 and U.S. Routes 1, 29 and 50. Many of the area hotels have onsite parking, and Arlington has more than 100,000 parking spots. Search for a parking garage.
