Travel time by car from DCA to downtown Washington is 8-15 minutes with normal traffic. Travel time can be extended during peak commuting hours of 6:30am to 9:30am and 4pm to 7pm.

Taxis and ride-sharing services:

Taxi dispatchers are available at designated taxi stands to help you get a cab.

• From Terminal A: Exit baggage claim and turn right. Taxis are located at the curb nearest the terminal.

• From Terminals B & C: Proceed to the lower level (baggage claim), walk indoors to Doors 5 or 6, then exit to the curb where taxi dispatchers are clearly marked.
  
  

Taxis typically take 15–20 minutes to reach Hotel Hive and cost approximately $15–$30, depending on traffic.

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)
Uber and Lyft pick up from the arrivals level. Look for green flags on the outer terminal curb for the designated rideshare pickup zones.
A standard UberX or Lyft ride to Hotel Hive will cost $15–$30, with prices subject to surge pricing. A 15–20% tip is customary.

Public Transportation (Metro)
Take the Blue Line Metro from DCA toward Largo Town Center. Get off at Foggy Bottom–GWU Station (approx. 30 minutes).
From there, it's about a 10-minute walk (0.5 miles) to Hotel Hive.
Plan your trip: wmata.com/fares

Travel time by car from IAD to downtown Washington, DC is 35 minutes with normal traffic. Travel time can be extended during peak commuting hours of 6:30am to 9:30am and 4pm to 7pm.

Taxis and ride-sharing services:

Dulles International Airport Updated International Travel Information

Washington Flyer Taxicabs are the exclusive taxi service at Dulles, available 24/7. No reservations are needed.
To catch a cab, follow signs for Ground Transportation or Taxi to the lower level of the terminal, then proceed down the ramp to Door 1 or Door 7. A customer service representative is available at all hours.
Standard fares to downtown Washington, DC (including Hotel Hive) range from $60–$80, depending on traffic, plus a recommended 15–20% tip.

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)
Uber and Lyft pick up at the ground level outside Baggage Claim, accessible via Doors 2, 4, or 6.
Expect to pay around $45–$50 for a one-way ride to Hotel Hive, though rates vary depending on traffic and demand. A 15–20% tip is customary.

Public Transportation (Metro)
Take the Silver Line Express Bus (SL1) from the terminal to Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station, then transfer to the Silver Line Metro heading toward Largo Town Center.
Get off at Foggy Bottom–GWU Station (approx. 70 minutes total travel time). From there, it's a 10-minute walk to Hotel Hive.
Plan your trip at: wmata.com/fares