Taxi from Kennedy Center to Reagan National Airport (DCA)

A taxi from Kennedy Center to Reagan National Airport (DCA) costs about $21.50, day or night (6.4 mi, about 23 min). From the official Washington DC taxi tariff in force since 29 April 2026, checked 3 November 2026.

Weekday daytime · metered $21.50 $21.50 in light traffic · $25.34 in heavy 6.4 mi · about 23 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): 6.39 miTaxicab Fares
$16.35
Included in the pick-up chargeTaxicab Fares
−$0.32
Meter steps of 0.32 (completed steps only)Taxicab Fares
−$0.03
Passenger surchargeTaxicab Fares
$0.50
Emergency fuel surcharge (until 25 December 2026)Shared Riding
$1.00
Total, typical traffic
$21.50

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

When	Typical fare	Light to heavy traffic	What changes
Weekday daytimeTuesday 12:00	$21.50	$21.50–$25.34	The reference time
Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30	$21.50	$21.50–$25.34	Only the traffic
NightTuesday 23:30	$21.50	$21.50–$25.34	Only the traffic
Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00	$21.50	$21.50–$25.34	Only the traffic

Where you start and end

Pick-up: Kennedy Center: The performing arts centre on the Potomac in Foggy Bottom, next to the Watergate.
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 Kennedy Center to Reagan National Airport (DCA)?: About $21.50 on a weekday in the daytime, $21.50 to $25.34 depending on traffic, for 6.4 mi (about 23 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 $21.50 at any time.
What else may be added?: Declared snow emergency $15.00.

Route

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

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