Taxi from Dupont Circle to Reagan National Airport (DCA)

A taxi from Dupont Circle to Reagan National Airport (DCA) costs about $22.14, day or night (6.7 mi, about 24 min). From the official Washington DC taxi tariff in force since 29 April 2026, checked 3 November 2026.

Fare

Weekday daytime · metered $22.14 $22.14 in light traffic · $26.30 in heavy 6.7 mi · about 24 min
Pick-up charge, Metered rate (street hail and telephone dispatch), includes the first 0.125 miTaxicab Fares
$4.00
Metered rate (street hail and telephone dispatch): 6.66 miTaxicab Fares
$17.04
Included in the pick-up chargeTaxicab Fares
−$0.32
Meter steps of 0.32 (completed steps only)Taxicab Fares
−$0.08
Passenger surchargeTaxicab Fares
$0.50
Emergency fuel surcharge (until 25 December 2026)Shared Riding
$1.00
Total, typical traffic
$22.14
  • Trips into Maryland and Virginia are interstate trips regulated by WMATC; DC taxis keep the meter running. Airport fees and tolls the driver pays are passed on.
  • The route is the quickest by road (OpenStreetMap data); journey times allow for the city's usual traffic.
  • Declared snow emergency: $15.00 may be added.

Through the day

WhenTypical fareLight to heavy trafficWhat changes
Weekday daytimeTuesday 12:00 $22.14 $22.14–$26.30 The reference time
Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30 $22.14 $22.14–$26.30 Only the traffic
NightTuesday 23:30 $22.14 $22.14–$26.30 Only the traffic
Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00 $22.14 $22.14–$26.30 Only the traffic

Where you start and end

Pick-up: Dupont Circle
The circle and park where Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire Avenues meet, among embassies and restaurants.
Drop-off: Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Reagan National is across the Potomac in Virginia. DC taxis take you there on the meter, and any airport fee is passed on.

About this trip

How much is a taxi from Dupont Circle to Reagan National Airport (DCA)?
About $22.14 on a weekday in the daytime, $22.14 to $26.30 depending on traffic, for 6.7 mi (about 24 min).
Is it a flat fare or the meter?
The meter: $4.00 to start, then $2.56 per mile.
Which surcharges apply?
On a weekday in the daytime: Passenger surcharge $0.50; Emergency fuel surcharge (until 25 December 2026) $1.00.
Does the time of day change the fare?
No, it comes to about $22.14 at any time.
What else may be added?
Declared snow emergency $15.00.

Route

Usually via Connecticut Avenue Northwest, 14th Street Southwest (US-1), George Mason Memorial Bridge (I-395), Richmond Highway (US-1) and T2 - Arrivals - Aviation Circle. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.

Dulles International AirportReagan National Airport
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