Uber and Lyft at DCA

What a ride costs from Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) to the places people go most in Washington, DC, around midday on a weekday.

Where to meet your ride at DCA

Uber and Lyft pickup: On the outer curb, marked by green Ride App flags. Terminal 1: the third (outer) curb. Terminal 2: go down to the Baggage Claim/Arrivals level, cross to the outer curb and choose Zone 1-4 in the app.
Terminal 1: Third (outer) curb; use the crosswalk and look for the green Ride App flags.
Terminal 2: Baggage Claim (Arrivals) level, first floor, outer curb; select Zone 1 to 4 in the app.
Dropoff: Curbside at the terminal you select, per Uber's airport page; the airport's page does not specify a level for rideshare drop-offs.
Taxis: Dispatcher-run stands: at Terminal 1, exit baggage claim, turn right and use the curb nearest the terminal; at Terminal 2, go to the baggage claim level and out Doors 5 or 6. All trips are metered; cash or card accepted.
Self-driving rides: None as of October 2026
Train or bus: The Metrorail station connects to Terminal 2 by two enclosed bridges (airport shuttle bus from Terminal 1); fares run $2.25-$6.75 by day and $2.25-$2.50 after 9:30 pm and on weekends.

At Terminal 2, pickup is on Level 1 (the baggage claim level) at the outer curb, not on the ticketing level.
The Metro station is attached to Terminal 2 and a ride costs at most $6.75.
Friends collecting you can park free for 60 minutes in the garages; the cell phone lot is closed.

Last checked October 11, 2026. Pickup areas move during construction, so follow the signs and the app on the day. Sources: flyreagan.com, flyreagan.com, flyreagan.com, flyreagan.com. .

Prices from DCA by destination

To	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
National Mall	3.6 mi	11 min	$18–24	$19–22	$24–32	$14–17
Dupont Circle	5.3 mi	18 min	$22–30	$23–28	$30–41	$19–22
Georgetown	5.8 mi	14 min	$21–29	$22–26	$28–39	$20–23
Capitol Hill	4.8 mi	13 min	$20–27	$21–25	$26–36	$17–20
Union Station	5.4 mi	15 min	$21–29	$22–26	$29–39	$19–22
Rosslyn	5.2 mi	10 min	$19–26	$20–24	$26–35	$18–21
Tysons Corner	17.9 mi	26 min	$41–56	$43–51	$56–76	$53–61
Bethesda	17.6 mi	30 min	$38–53	$40–49	$53–75	$48–57
Old Town Alexandria	5.0 mi	18 min	$22–30	$23–27	$30–41	$18–21
Navy Yard	4.8 mi	13 min	$20–27	$21–25	$27–36	$17–20

Estimates for a weekday around midday, with the airport fee and any tolls we can price included. Tips are not. Taxi figures use the regulated meter or flat fare. .

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Airport fees at DCA

Rideshare trips at DCA carry an airport fee of $5.00 on pickups and $5.00 on dropoffs, which our estimates include. MWAA Regulations (November 2022, the version posted on mwaa.com at retrieval) set a $5.00 access fee per TNC pickup or drop-off. A third-party tracker reports a proposed rise to $6.00 from August 2026; no such change appears in MWAA's 2026 board resolutions. Source.

Self-driving rides at DCA

We do not know of a self-driving service that serves DCA today. See where self-driving rides are available.

Other airports for Washington, DC

Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)

Common questions

How much is an Uber from DCA?

It depends on where you are going. For example, we estimate UberX from DCA to National Mall at $18–24 around midday on a weekday. The table on this page lists 10 popular destinations.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper at DCA?

They are usually within a few dollars of each other, and either can be cheaper at a given moment. From DCA to National Mall we estimate UberX at $18–24 and Lyft at $19–22.

Is there an airport fee for Uber and Lyft at DCA?

Yes. Our estimates add $5.00 for pickups and $5.00 for dropoffs at DCA.

Can I take a self-driving car to or from DCA?

We do not know of a self-driving service that picks up or drops off at DCA today.