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Uber and Lyft from DCA to Union Station

We estimate UberX at $21–29 and Lyft at $22–26 for the 5.4-mile trip from Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Union Station, which takes about 15 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$19–$29

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Taxi is lowest at $19–$22.

Typical prices, not live

Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats · Lowest

$19–$22

Good confidence. DC Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) meter rates. Hail one, use a taxi stand or a local taxi app.

Lyft Lyft

4 seats

$22–$26

Good confidence. Serves Washington, D.C.. New to Lyft? First-ride offer

Open in Lyft

Uber UberX

4 seats

$21–$29

Good confidence. Serves Washington, D.C.. New to Uber? First-ride offer

Open in Uber

Not available for this trip (2)

Waymo has announced Washington, DC but is not open to riders yet.

Zoox is testing in Washington, DC without public rides.

What these prices include

Each range covers what about half of riders are quoted at this hour. Apps often show different riders different prices at the same moment, so check before you book.

We found no tolls on this route. Tips are not included.

Self-driving service areas are community-traced from operators' published maps and may lag changes. Credit: Robotaxi Tracker (CC BY 4.0) and AV Map.

Estimates, not quotes.

Price by ride type

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$19–25 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$20–24 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$21–29 UberX · 4 seats	$22–26 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$24–33 Priority · 4 seats	$25–30 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$26–35 Comfort · 4 seats	$29–34 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$29–39 UberXL · 6 seats	$29–35 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$40–55 Black · 4 seats	$47–58 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$50–70 Black SUV · 6 seats	$57–69 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$24–32 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the DCA airport pickup fee of $5.00. Tolls we know of are included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $19–22 before tip, from the city's regulated rates, including passenger surcharge ($0.50) and emergency fuel surcharge ($1.00). Taxi rates do not surge. See taxi rates in Washington, DC.

Self-driving rides on this route

Self-driving rides in Washington, DC

Waymo. Waymo has announced Washington, DC but is not open to riders yet.
Zoox. Zoox is testing in Washington, DC without public rides.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from DCA to Union Station?

We estimate UberX at $21–29 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $29–39. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from DCA to Union Station?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $22–26 and Lyft XL at $29–35 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from DCA to Union Station?

The two are about the same on this route in our estimates. Either can be cheaper at a given moment, so compare both before booking.

How much is a taxi from DCA to Union Station?

We estimate a metered taxi at $19–22, before tip. Taxi rates are regulated and do not surge, so a taxi can be the cheaper choice when ride apps are busy.

How long is the ride from DCA to Union Station?

About 15 minutes for 5.4 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

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

Not for this exact trip right now, based on the service areas we track. Waymo has announced Washington, DC but is not open to riders yet.

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