Category Archives: Washington DC Public Transportation

Washington, DC is only 2.5 hours away from the city of brotherly love. If you are visiting the DC area for an extended period of time and would like to explore some of the great cities nearby, Philadelphia, PA would be a great choice. The city is filled with history, and cultural diversity. You will have the opportunity to see where the Declaration of Independence was signed, as well as the Liberty Bell and visit the oldest open air market in the country, Reading Terminal Market.

Megabus offers inexpensive trips to Philadelphia daily. The bus  departs from K Street and North Capitol Street at hourly, intervals 7 days a week. Tickets may be purchased for as little as $13.00 one way.

Happy travels!
Alexis, Innkeeper
American Guest House Bed and Breakfast

Washington DC Bed and Breakfast accommodations.  We are centrally located, 10 minutes walk to DuPont Circle metro/subway, 1 mile north west of White House.

While visiting the Nation’s Capital, many of our guests take advantage of the short distance to New York City to take a bus trip to “The city that never sleeps”. There are several companies that provide affordable and comfortable trips to New York City. The pickup stops are metro accessible.  Please compare the details provided and take your pick!

Bolt Bus

Bolt Bus offers non-stop service to New York City. There are comfortable leather seats and free wi-fi for your convenience. Use their easy online reservation system to purchase your ticket. You may even present your confirmation number from your email on your smart phone to board the bus, which means less paper for you to carry.

Pick up stop(s): Union Station, Washington, DC (Red Line)
Drop off stop(s): W 33rd Street and 7th Avenue (Just across the street from Penn Station and Madison Square Garden)
Price: $15-$25 per trip

DC2NY

DC2NY provides limited stop service to New York. They offer the option of a movie during the trip. In these cases majority rules, as the drives takes a vote among passengers. There are stops at the Chesapeake House for those who need to use the rest room or grab a bite to eat. Complimentary bottles of water are also given to passengers for their trip. There is also free wifi available.

Pick up stop(s): Dupont Circle at 20th Street NW and Massachusetts Avenue NW. (Red line, 42/43 Bus)
14th Street NW between H and I Streets NW. (Blue and Orange Line McPherson Square, 42/43 Bus)
Union Station Parking Garage(Red line)
Drop off stop(s): 33rd Street and 7th Avenue Across the Street from Penn Station
Price: $27.50 per trip for round trips. $30 for one way.

Mega Bus

Mega Bus is a double decker bus. Megabus offers free wifi for your convenience. The driver may make a pit stop, however patrons do not leave the bus for breaks.

Pick up Stop(s):K Street NW and N Capitol Street NW (Judiciary Square Metro, red line and a half mile walk)
Drop off stop(s): W 28th Street and 7th Avenue (3 blocks away from Penn Station)
Cost: $15-$25 per trip

Washington Deluxe

Washington Deluxe offers free wifi to their guests and limited stops. There are is a stop on Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan and Penn Station.

Pick up Stop(s): Dupont Circle (1300 block on 19th Street, between Dupont Circle and N Street NW)
Farragut North Metro Station (1015 15th Street NW between L and K Street NW in front of Cosi Bakery. 1 block from McPherson Square Metro, blue or orange line. 2.5 blocks from Farragut North Metro Station, red line)
Union Station (Red line)

Drop off stop(s): Empire Blvd and Bedford Avenue (Brooklyn)
Allen and Delancy Street
W 34th Street and 8th Avenue (2 blocks from Penn Station)

*Tip* Arrive early to ensure seat selection. Purchase tickets early for cheapest prices. Visit New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority for trip planning in New York.

Happy Travels!
Alexis, Innkeeper

American Guest House Bed and Breakfast

Washington DC Bed and Breakfast accommodations.  We are centrally located, 10 minutes walk to DuPont Circle metro/subway, 1 mile north west of White House.

The Omni Shoreham and Marriott Wardman Park hotels are just under a mile away from American Guest House Bed and Breakfast. The distance is walkable in about 15 minutes. If you would prefer not to walk, their are some options via public transportation.

Metro Bus:

The bus stop at Columbia Road NW and California Road NW, just a few feet away from the guest house, is serviced by the X3 and the 96.The X3 bus runs during rush hour. You would take the bus heading in the direction of McClean gardens and exit the bus at Calvert Street NW and Connecticut Avenue NW. You would then have to walk one block to the Omni Shoreham Hotel. These same directions apply to the 96 bus route. The 96 runs at regular intervals throughout the day.

Please visit wmata for additional travel information.

Happy Riding!
Alexis, Innkeeper

American Guest House Bed and Breakfast

Washington DC Bed and Breakfast accommodations.  We are centrally located, 10 minutes walk to DuPont Circle metro/subway, 1 mile north west of White House.

For people  who visit us, here some information about the bus line near the Guest House.

If you don’t want to walk to Dupont circle metro station or to go downtown, we have the 42/43 Mount Pleasant or H1 lines which stops just four doors from the Bed and Breakfast.

 The 42/43 Mount Pleasant :

The route will begin on Columbia Road until reaching Connecticut Avenue, heading south. The route travels around Dupont Circle and past Farragut Square before turning east on H Street past Lafayette Park where is located the White House to go after to Metro Center. The route will end at Chinatown on 9th and G Streets across the street from the National Portrait Gallery and few blocks away from the National Mall, museums and memorials.

 H1 line:

The route will begin like the 42/43 on Columbia Road until reaching Connecticut Avenue, heading south. The route travels around Dupont Circle and going South on New Hampshire, past Foggy Bottom, The George Washington University before taking 23rd Street (State Department). The bus will turn east on Constitution Ave to finish is route on 18th street.

Happy travel! Jonathan

American Guest House Bed and Breakfast

Washington DC Bed and Breakfast accommodations.  We are centrally located, 10 minutes walk to DuPont Circle metro/subway, 1 mile north west of White House.

Metrobus 5A is an express bus operating between Dulles International Airport and L’Enfant Plaza Metro station (yellow line) in Washington DC. It is the cheapest option ($3.50) for traveling in/out of Dulles International Airport  in Washington DC.

Metrobus 5A leaves Dulles International Airport every 40 to 60 minutes from 5:50 am to 11:40 pm on weekdays, and hourly from 6:32 am to 11:40 pm on weekends.

The bus trip from Dulles International Airport to L’Enfant Plaza metro station takes about 45 minutes (It can take longer during rush hour).

From Dulles International Airport (IAD)

At the airport, the bus stop is located at the Ground Transportation Curb (taxicab level, down the ramp) at the curb 2E location. Look for the red, white, and blue metrobus sign (5A).

On its way to Washington DC, Metrobus 5A stops at the Rosslyn metro station (blue line). The next bus stop is at L’Enfant Plaza metro station, which is only a block or two from the museums and monuments at the National Mall.

To Dulles International Airport (IAD)

To get to the airport, take Metrobus 5A from either L’Enfant Plaza metro station or Rosslyn metro station.

From Rosslyn Metro Station: the bus stop is located outside the metro station at Moore Street. You will see five bus stops labeled A, B, C, D, E. Wait for Metrobus 5A at bus stop “A”.

From L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station: Wait for Metrobus 5A at bus stop “P”. Bus stop “P” is towards the east exit of the metro station heading up D Street towards 7^th Street. Do not stay at the bus stop closest to the metro station because this stop is used for dropping off passengers returning to Washington DC from the airport.

Have a nice Trip! Jonathan

American Guest House Bed and Breakfast

Washington DC Bed and Breakfast accommodations.  We are centrally located, 10 minutes walk to DuPont Circle metro/subway, 1 mile north west of White House.

It’s no secret that parking can be a “problem” in Washington DC… What it will be to have an application which can help you a little bit like PIM for example?

Parking In Motion (PIM)  which is the leading provider of dynamic and real time parking data, retaining deals with app developers, map makers, and GPS navigation companies proposes you via I-phone and blackberry an application that can save you time and eliminate stress!

Jonathan

American Guest House Bed and Breakfast

Washington DC Bed and Breakfast accommodations.  We are centrally located, 10 minutes walk to DuPont Circle metro/subway, 1 mile north west of White House.

Megabus, branded on buses as megabus.com, is a intercity bus services of Coach USA/Coach Canada and DATTCO (under contract) providing discount travel services since 2006.

Megabus service in the United States and Canada is provided primarily from the three hub cities of  New York City , Philadelphia and  Washington, DC.

Megabus fares start from US$1.00, with a booking fee of US$0.50 on the Internet. Tickets must be purchased in advance via the website or by telephone. Upon purchase, passengers are given a reservation number which they show the bus operator when they board.

All Megabus are equipped with Wi-Fi and 110 V socket.

Enjoy your trip! Jonathan

American Guest House Bed and Breakfast

Washington DC Bed and Breakfast accommodations.  We are centrally located, 10 minutes walk to DuPont Circle metro/subway, 1 mile north west of White House.