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There are several methods of transportation around Washington, D.C.

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Capital Bikeshare®

Capital Bikeshare® is metro DC’s bikeshare system with over 4,000 bikes available.

Capital Bikeshare®

Lyft®

Lyft® is a ridesharing app which allows you to request a ride via your mobile device.

If you are a NEW rider, Lyft® offers discount codes that are available on their website.

Yellow Cab Company of DC®

Yellow Cab Company of DC® is a privately-held taxicab company serving the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area.

Yellow Cab Company of DC®

Uber®

Uber® is a ridesharing app which allows you to request a ride via your mobile device.

If you are a NEW rider, Uber® offers discount codes that are available on their website.

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

On their website, they have a trip planner option that gives you times for bus and metro transport.

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Links for “Transportation” around Washington, D.C.

A Guide to Transportation in Washington, D.C.
A Guide to Transportation in Washington, D.C.

The WMATA Metro system can help you get downtown and beyond when visiting D.C. Learn how to navigate public transportation to get the most from your trip.
TripSavvy TripSavvy
Your Public Transportation Guide to DC - Washingtonian
Your Public Transportation Guide to DC - Washingtonian

Illustration by Paul Spella. Riding the Metro If you’re staying in downtown DC, it’s a very walkable city—but for farther trips, you’ll inevitably have to take Metrorail (202-637-7000). Metro opens at 5 am during the week and 7 on the weekends, and runs until 3 am Friday and Saturday and midnight all other days. The
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by. Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

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