Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
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Pickup at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Open your app to request a ride
When you’re ready, open the Uber app to request a ride to your destination. Choose the DCA airport transportation option that suits your group size and luggage needs.
Follow directions in the app
For Terminal 1 pickups, head outside and meet your driver curbside.
If you’re arriving at Terminal 2, exit baggage claim and meet your driver at the outer curb. Be sure to meet your driver at the correct zone.
Meet your driver
Go to your assigned DCA pickup location as specified by the app. Your driver’s name, license plate, and car color will show in the app. Verify your ride before you get in. If you can’t find your driver, contact them through the app.
Top questions from riders
- Do drivers using Uber pick up at DCA?
Yes. Go to this list of airports around the world where you can request a ride with Uber.
- How much will an Uber trip to DCA cost?
Down Small The cost of an Uber trip to (or from) DCA depends on factors that include the type of ride you request, the estimated length and duration of the trip, tolls, and current demand for rides.
You can see an estimate of the price before you request by going here and entering your pickup spot and destination. Then when you request a ride you’ll see your actual price in the app based on real-time factors.
- Where do I meet my driver for an airport pickup?
Down Small Pickup locations may depend on the type of ride you request and the size of the airport. Follow the instructions in the app about where to meet your driver. You can also look for signs that point to designated airport rideshare zones.
If you can’t find your driver, contact them through the app.
- What does DCA stand for?
Down Small The airport code DCA stands for Washington, DC, USA.
What to do at DCA Airport
Early for your flight? Hungry? See what amenities are available at the airport when you get there.
Visit the official DCA Airport website to check hours of operation and any service changes.
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Boar’s Head Delicatessen (Breakfast, located at Post-Security / A Gates)
- Page (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / A Gates)
- Reservoir (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / A Gates)
- Tagliare (Breakfast, located at Post-Security / A Gates)
- District Bar (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Pre-Security / A Gates)
- Custom Burger (Dessert/Snacks, located at Post-Security / A Gates)
- Dunkin’ Donuts (Post-Security Terminal 1) (Coffee/Tea, located at Post-Security / A Gates)
- Dunkin’ Donuts (Pre-Security Terminal 1) (Coffee/Tea, located at Pre-Security / A Gates)
- Shopping
Down Small - Cibo Express Gourmet Market (Convenience, located at Pre-Security / A Gates)
- CTY (Clothing/Accessories, located at Pre-Security / A Gates)
- Cibo Walk-Thru Gourmet Market (Convenience, located at Post-Security / A Gates)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Sip, Munch and More (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / B Gates)
- Great American Bagel Bakery (Coffee/Tea, located at Post-Security / B Gates)
- Lickety Split (Dessert/Snacks, located at Post-Security / B Gates)
- CAVA Mezze Grill (Healthy, located at Post-Security / B Gates)
- Grille District (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / B Gates)
- Dunkin’ (B Gates) (Coffee/Tea, located at Post-Security / B Gates)
- Starbucks (B Gates) (Coffee/Tea, located at Post-Security / B Gates)
- Shopping
Down Small - iTravel 2 (Books & News, located at Post-Security / B Gates)
- Lounges
Down Small - Delta Sky Club (Lounge, located at Gates B10-B22)
- United Club (Lounge, located at Gates B10-B22)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - El Centro D.F. (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / C Gates)
- Smashburger (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / C Gates)
- Big Bowl (Grab and Go, located at Post-Security / C Gates)
- Magic Pan (Coffee/Tea, located at Post-Security / C Gates)
- Taylor Gourmet (Coffee/Tea, located at Post-Security / C Gates)
- U Street Pub (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / C Gates)
- Say Si Bon! (Dessert/Snacks, located at Post-Security / C Gates)
- Dunkin’ Donuts (C Gates) (Coffee/Tea, located at Post-Security / C Gates)
- Shopping
Down Small - Forbes News (Books & News, located at Post-Security / C Gates)
- Lounges
Down Small - American Admirals Club (Lounge, located at Gates C23-C34)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Inside the Beltway (Grab and Go, located at Post-Security / Concourse B)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Five Guys Burgers and Fries (Dessert/Snacks, located at Post-Security / D Gates)
- Wow Bao (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / D Gates)
- &pizza (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / D Gates)
- Dunkin Express (Coffee/Tea, located at Post-Security / D Gates)
- American Tap Room (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / D Gates)
- Kapnos Taverna (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / D Gates)
- Say Si Bon! (Dessert/Snacks, located at Post-Security / D Gates)
- Washington Pour Bar (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / D Gates)
- Georgetown Gourmet Market (Coffee/Tea, located at Post-Security / D Gates)
- Dunkin’ Donuts (D Gates) (Coffee/Tea, located at Post-Security / D Gates)
- Shopping
Down Small - Pen & Prose Boutique Express (Souvenirs/Gifts, located at Post-Security / D Gates)
- Lounges
Down Small - American Admirals Club (Lounge, located at Gates D35-D45)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - P.F. Chang’s (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / E Gates)
- Peet’s Coffee (Coffee/Tea, located at Post-Security / E Gates)
- Elevation Burger (Dessert/Snacks, located at Post-Security / E Gates)
- Mezeh Mediterranean Grill (Breakfast, located at Post-Security / E Gates)
- Timber Pizza Co. (Breakfast, located at Post-Security / E Gates)
- Wolfgang Puck Bar & Bites (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / E Gates)
- Shopping
Down Small - InMotion (Electronics, located at Post-Security / E Gates)
- WH Smith (Books & News, located at Post-Security / E Gates)
- DC Originals (Clothing/Accessories, located at Post-Security / E Gates)
- Capitol File News (Books & News, located at Post-Security / E Gates)
- Lounges
Down Small - American Admirals Club (Lounge, located at Gates E46-E48)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - Chick-fil-A (Breakfast, located at Post-Security / National Hall)
- Ben’s Chili Bowl (American, located at Post-Security / National Hall)
- Legal Sea Foods (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / National Hall)
- Vino Volo (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / National Hall)
- Matsutake Sushi (Sit-down Restaurant, located at Post-Security / National Hall)
- Dunkin’ Donuts (National Hall) (Coffee/Tea, located at Post-Security / National Hall)
- Starbucks (National Hall) (Coffee/Tea, located at Post-Security / National Hall)
- Shopping
Down Small - Uniquely D.C. (Souvenirs/Gifts, located at Post-Security / National Hall)
- Capital Image (Clothing/Accessories, located at Post-Security / National Hall)
- Tresors Boutique (Jewelry, located at Post-Security / National Hall)
- Ink by Hudson (Books & News, located at Post-Security / National Hall)
- Brooks Brothers (Clothing/Accessories, located at Post-Security / National Hall)
- TUMI (Clothing/Accessories, located at Post-Security / National Hall)
- iStore (Electronics, located at Post-Security / National Hall)
- Spanx (Clothing/Accessories, located at Post-Security / National Hall)
- Vineyard Vines (Clothing/Accessories, located at Post-Security / National Hall)
- AMERICA! (Clothing/Accessories, located at Post-Security / National Hall)
- Food & Restaurants
Down Small - The Cafe at DCA South (Coffee/Tea, located at Pre-Security / Terminal 2 Security - South)
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DCA Airport visitor information
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) serves as the primary airport for Washington, DC, transporting more than 21 million passengers annually. Located 5 miles (8 kilometers) from downtown Washington, it is the closest commercial airport to the US capital. The airport is a 15-minute drive from DC’s city center in ideal road and traffic conditions.
DCA Airport terminals
DCA Airport has 2 terminals—Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. DCA Airport lounges are located across all terminals. You can plan your trip using the information below.
DCA Terminal 1
- Air Canada
- Frontier
- Southwest
DCA Terminal 2
- American
- Alaska
- Delta
- jetBlue
- United
DCA international terminal
DCA Airport does not offer international flights (excluding Canada).
Dining at DCA Airport
Travelers can choose from more than 40 dining spots at DCA that serve a variety of foods including fast food, snacks, and international dishes. Most DCA Airport food options are located in the terminals, but some can be found in the National Hall, pre-security.
Getting around DCA Airport
DCA Airport’s shuttle service transports passengers between the terminals; the parking lot; and the rental car center. Destination information can be found on the front and side of the shuttle buses. The DCA Airport shuttle bus service operates 24 hours a day.
Things to do at DCA Airport
DCA Airport hosts an arts program, showcasing regional, national, and international rotating exhibits. A gallery walk, located in Historical Terminal 1 between the Historic Lobby and the present-day ticketing lobby, includes case displays and wall displays by artists from the local area. Additionally, the airport hosts musicians, singers, dancers, and other artists. DCA Airport features a number of shops and boutiques, ranging from newsstands to clothing stores.
Currency exchange at DCA Airport
The DCA Airport currency exchange office is located on the Concourse Level near Terminal 2, pre-security.
Hotels near DCA Airport
Whether you have a layover or an overnight flight delay, or you need a place to stay for a visit near DCA, there are more than 20 hotels and accommodations nearby.
Points of interest near DCA Airport
- Georgetown
- The Lincoln Memorial and other DC monuments
- The National Mall and the surrounding museums
- The White House
Find more information about DCA here.
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