Request a pickup from DCA Airport
(Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)
Tell us your trip details, then let us know when you need a ride. With Uber Reserve, you can request a ride up to 90 days ahead of time. If your arrival time changes, we can let your driver know.
Get picked up at DCA Airport
Whether you’re new to the DC area or a local, Uber helps make it easy to get from DCA to your final destination. Need a shuttle or transfer to your next leg? Uber has you covered. Avoid the taxi line and request a ride with a few simple steps.
Your ride options from DCA
The ride options on this page are a sample of Uber’s products, and some might not be available where you use the Uber app. If you check your city’s web page or look in the app, you’ll see what rides you can request.
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.
Get directions to pickup
Already requested your ride? Open the app for accurate step-by-step directions to meet your driver outside.
What to do at DCA Airport when you land
Jet-lagged? Hungry? See what amenities are available at the airport after you touch down.
Visit the official DCA Airport website to check hours of operation and any service changes.
- Food & Restaurants
- 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
- 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
- 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
- iTravel 2 (Books & News, located at Post-Security / B Gates)
- Food & Restaurants
- 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
- Forbes News (Books & News, located at Post-Security / C Gates)
- Food & Restaurants
- Inside the Beltway (Grab and Go, located at Post-Security / Concourse B)
- Food & Restaurants
- 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
- Pen & Prose Boutique Express (Souvenirs/Gifts, located at Post-Security / D Gates)
- Food & Restaurants
- 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
- 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)
- Food & Restaurants
- 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
- 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
- The Cafe at DCA South (Coffee/Tea, located at Pre-Security / Terminal 2 Security - South)
Prefer to drive around the DC area?
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Top questions about DCA Airport pickup
- Where do I meet my driver for pickup?
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.
- If my flight is late, will my Uber Reserve driver wait for me?
Your driver will be informed of any schedule changes to your flight. For UberX, Uber Comfort, and UberXL rides, meet your driver up to 45 minutes after your flight's arrival before late fees apply. For Uber Black, Uber Black SUV, Uber Premier, and Uber Premier SUV rides, meet your driver within 60 minutes. Learn more about Uber Reserve.
- How much will my Uber trip from DCA cost?
The cost of an Uber trip from DCA Airport 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.
- How many pieces of luggage will fit in the vehicle I request through Uber?
The luggage capacity varies by Uber ride type. For example, an UberX ride can usually hold 2 suitcases while an UberXL ride can usually hold 3 suitcases.*
- How do I cancel my Uber reservation from DCA?
You can cancel at no charge up to 60 minutes before your reservation pickup time. If you cancel after that, you’ll be charged a cancellation fee if a driver has already been confirmed. In order to cancel, go to your rides in the Activity section of the Uber app.
- Are car seats available for rides from DCA Airport?
By law, small children are required to be in a car seat. Riders may provide their own car seat or select the Car Seat option when choosing a ride in the Uber app. Get more information about our safety policies.
- Are pets or service animals allowed in rides with Uber from DCA?
Service animals are allowed, and Uber drivers may not refuse a trip because of the presence of one. For pets, however, it’s recommended that you select the Uber Pet option when choosing your ride. Otherwise, it’s up to the discretion of the driver; once a driver is matched, you can message them in the app to make sure. Get more information about our safety policies.
*Luggage space is not guaranteed and depends on the number of passengers in your ride and the type of vehicle. Once you’re matched with a driver, we recommend contacting them through the app to confirm.
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