Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest airport to NSF and serves more than 400 flights daily. Many area hotels provide free transportation to and from National Airport.

Metro Directions:

National Airport is served by Metro's Yellow and Blue lines. Visitors should take a Blue line train to Rosslyn, transfer to the Orange line, and get off at the Ballston-Marymount University stop.

Driving Directions

6 miles, 15-20 minutes

Please note that weekdays, I-66 inside the Beltway is limited to a minimum of 2 passengers (HOV restriction) for westbound traffic from 4-6:30 p.m. Plan an alternate route during these times.

• Stay in left lane when exiting the airport terminal area.
• Exit left following routing to Alexandria/Crystal
• City/Route 1 and I-66.
• Remain in left lanes following signs to Alexandria/Crystal City/Route 1 and I-66; do not follow routing to Washington, D.C.
• Follow signs to Alexandria, Route 1 south (Jefferson Davis Highway).
• Turn right at second signal, on Rt. 120, S.Glebe Road.
• Remain on Glebe Road for approximately 5 miles, passing under Rt.395 and subsequently passing by Ballston Common Shopping Center.
• Turn right on Wilson Blvd. after passing Ballston Common.
• Turn left on N. Stuart Drive.

Taxis and Buses:

Taxi from National taxi-stand
estimated cost: $11.00; additional person: $1.00
estimated travel time: approximately 15 minutes

Washington Flyer Express Bus
from National to 1517 K. Street, N.W.
(703) 685-1400
estimated cost: $8.00 one way; $14 round trip
estimated travel time: approximately 20-30 minutes

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Web Site

For more information on transportation options from National Airport, please visit the National Airport ground transportation info page.

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