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How can I get from Dulles Airport to Washington DC on the Bus?

May 10, 2012 – 9:54 pm

Many of our guests use BWI or Dulles to fly into DC.  There are several methods other than a $70 taxi cab ride.  There is a $3 Metro Bus ride or a $10 Washington Flyer Coach that can get you on the Washington DC’s Metro Rail line which runs throughout the city.  The Washington Flyer is, in my opinion, the most popular method and affordable for the time it takes.  The Washington Flyer departs every 30 minutes at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour.

The American Guest House Bed and Breakfast is right off the Dupont Circle Metro Station and very close to all of the sights in DC.  Our friendly staff is available to suggest restaurants, tours, and museums in the area as well.  Come visit our Washington DC hotel and let us show you to a relaxing night and start you off with our complimentary warm breakfast made to order.

Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

 

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Visiting DC or Need MetroBus/ Metro Rail Fare Information?

April 29, 2012 – 8:49 pm

Like many major US Cities, Washington DC has a Public Transportation System like no other.  Known for its fairly clean “no eating and no drinking” policy, the Metro Rails and Bus systems are safe and clean.  Spanning over the DMV area (Disrict of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia), the Metro Rail system is an efficient way of getting to either of the three airports (BWI, IAD, DCA) and all major federal buildings and monuments.

The American Guest House Bed and Breakfast is a Washington DC Hotel that is always giving our guests the best of up-to-date information on DC commuting, events, fine dining and more!  If you are looking to visit Washington DC soon, please visit our website for more reservation information.  We are located right off the Red-Line, DuPont Circle Metro Station.

Even for our tourists and locals whom many have vehicles to commute, the Washington Metropolitan Association Transit Authority (WMATA) has several modes of transportation to accommodate your commute within a 20-mile radius of the White House.

Purchasing a Washington DC Metro Card is always a safe bet for even short term commuter.  You can pick up a card at any CVS for $10 with $5 in fare usage preloaded.  Just tap your pass at any metro rail/bus entrance and access is validated based on your balance.  Only one passenger per card is allowed.  Paper Fares are only permissible on the Metro Rail, not the Metro Bus.

Need to know how much it will cost your from Point A to Point B?  Check out the WMATA website and key in your entry for exact fares based on “peak” and “off-peak” hours.

Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

 

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Taxi Fare Finder, Washington DC

April 12, 2012 – 10:37 pm

Many of our guests are often looking for a quick tool to find out how much they should pay for local taxi cab service.  Taxi Fare Finder is a great website to utilize while in the DC area.  This is perfect for the any travelers looking for Hotel Accommodations near the Airport in Washington DC, but would like to venture out a little further into the city and get away from the corporate rush of mainstream hotel chains.

Yellow Cab (202) 544-1212

ZACA Taxi (703) 622-6222

Joseph, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

 

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BWI to Union Station on the Amtrak!

March 1, 2012 – 1:35 am

Just last week I booked a very inexpensive flight from Baltimore, MD (BWI) to Tucson, AZ (TUS) for only $214 on Delta Airlines!  Great deals are abundant when traveling through BWI but getting there can be a rough journey.  A few weeks ago I posted a public transportation route on the Metro (Green Line) from Green Belt to BWI on the B30 bus line.  I found a route that was actually much faster.  At only 21 minutes travel time, the Amtrak offers one-way tickets from Union Station to BWI for only $14.

Book your reservation online at the Amtrak website to check availability.  The reason I decided on the Amtrak was because my flight time was outside the normal operating hours of the B30 bus route.  The Amtrak has one stop between BWI and Union Station at (Red line, few minutes away from our DC Inn) the New Carrollton Metro Station.

Enjoy and Safe Travels!

Joseph, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

 

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The Park at Adams Morgan, parking garage

February 16, 2012 – 2:41 am

The Park at Adams Morgan is a convenient parking garage located 5 minutes walking distance from the American Guest House, at 1711 Florida Ave., NW, one block east of the intersection of 18th Street and California Street.

With approximately 250 daily parking spots,  and prices that are much lower than most garages in the area, this parking garage is a good address to park your car!

The parking is open Monday -Thursday: 6:30 am – 12:00 am, Friday: 6:30 am – 4:00 am and Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:00 am. It’s closed on Sundays.  For direction from the Guest House, please click on the link: directions. For prices, see below:

Transient Rates:

Day (Monday – Friday)

1st Hour – $4.00

2 Hours – $8.00

Daily Max. – $12.00

Early Bird – $11.00, In by 10 am

Evening (Monday-Thursday after 5 pm)

1st Hour – $4.00

Max. – $8.00

Evening (Friday & Saturday after 5pm)

Flat rate – $14.00

Overnight – $20.00

Monthly Rates

Regular Permit – $190

Reserved Permit – $380

All parking rates include 12% DC parking tax.

Jonathan, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

 

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DC-2-NY Bus (Dupont Circle)

February 15, 2012 – 2:51 am

If you are looking for a quick and easy location in the DC area to get to and from New York, DuPont Circle is it!  DC2NY bus services are affordable and comfortable with travel times around the clock and roughly taking only 4 1/2 hours from either location.  Fare run $30 each way and the DC2NY bus runs 7 days a week.  The pick up location in Washington DC is on P Street between Connecticut Ave (NW) and 20th Street (NW).  If you are looking to beat the Union Station rush, DuPont circle is your best bet.

Walk Up Reservation?  DC2NY Buses can take a walk up reservation in the form of Cash-Only and is on a space available basis.

Joseph, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

 

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Which Metro pass is suitable for you while staying in DC

February 6, 2012 – 3:15 am

If you are coming to DC for leisure or business and need to ride the metro, you may want to know which kind of passes are available.

All Metrorail passes are gate-activated. The faregate activates the pass the first time it is used and prints the last valid date on the pass. Trip values are subtracted from the farecard upon exiting the station.

One Day Pass $9
This pass is valid for one day of unlimited Metrorail travel on weekdays after 9:30 a.m. or all day on Saturdays, Sundays, and some federal holidays (unlimited Metrorail travel begins after 9:30 a.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day). Pass expires at 3 a.m. on weekends, midnight on weeknights.
1 week  Pass $32.35
Pass is valid for seven consecutive days for Metrorail trips costing up to $3.25 from 5-9:30 a.m. and 3-7 p.m. on weekdays.  The pass is valid for any rail trip at other times and will be returned for continued use during the valid period.

 1 week  Fast Pass $47
Pass is valid for seven consecutive days of unlimited Metrorail travel.
Metrorail Farecards
Farecards hold from $1.60 to $45. Farecards are available at fare vending machines in Metrorail stations or online in $10 or $20 denominations.

For more information, visit the WMATA website.

Jonathan,  Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

 

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Baltimore to DC via Metro Rail/Bus System

January 16, 2012 – 9:41 pm

If you are flying in from Baltimore, the cheapest way to commute if you don’t have a rental car is by public transportation.  A taxi ride can easily cost $100 or more depending on which side of DC you are visiting.

The B30 Bus line runs fairly often from BWI to the Greenbelt Metro Station in Maryland.  The B30 Bus line costs $7.10 one-way and you can purchase an additional fare at the Greenbelt Metro station for the Metro Rail system.  To get to our guest house, take the Green Line two stations down to Fort Totten and then transfer to the Red Line going south.  Once you arrive at the Dupont Circle Metro station, use the Q Street exit and we are a 10-minute walk up Connecticut Ave. Make a right on Columbia and our guest house is on the left side of the street.

Joseph, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

 

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Old Town Trolley Tours, Washington DC

December 30, 2011 – 9:00 pm

It’s a bit chilly in DC during the winter, but don’t let that stop you from seeing all the great sights that the National Mall has to offer!  Old Town Trolley Tours offers a wide range of packages for viewing the national mall, museums and historic districts in the DC area with easy.  On and off Privileges permitted and tickets are fairly low.

Enjoy!

Joseph,  Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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Capital Bike Share – Bike Rentals in Washington DC

December 9, 2011 – 10:36 pm

Have you been wondering about the red bikes around town that are part of the DC Bike Rental Program?  DuPont has several locations where you can rent easily accessible bikes to tour the DC area.  Visit the website for more information and pricing plans.

Joseph, Innkeeper
American Guest House in Washington DC

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