What airport should I fly into?
Faith and Action is located on Capitol Hill. We’re close to several airports:
- Reagan Washington National – “DCA” Arlington, VA ß this is the closest airport to Faith and Action (approximately 7 miles).
- Dulles – “IAD” Dulles, VA (approximate distance from FAA headquarters: 35 miles)
- Baltimore – “BWI” Baltimore, MD (approximate distance from FAA headquarters: 40 miles)
How do I get from the airport to Faith and Action (or my hotel)?
You have several options!
- MARC – this is the Maryland Amtrak commuter train – it’s a “step up” from the D.C. metro system. Maps and schedules for the MARC train is may be found at http://www.mtamaryland.com/ . MARC will take you from BWI to Union Station near Capitol Hill.
- Rent a car – this is an option; however, traffic in D.C. is terribly congested and parking is extremely expensive. You would be better off taking mass transit or a taxicab. We recommend Diamond Cab (202.387.6200) or Yellow Cab (202.544.1212) traveling in/around D.C. and Red Top Cab for service in/around Virginia/Maryland.
- Metro – D.C.’s subway system, Metro, is a low-cost alternative to Amtrak trains (MARC) and taxicabs. Maps and schedules detailing Metro’s times and costs may be found at http://www.wmata.com . See your hotel concierge for the nearest Metro stop. Also, most hotels offer shuttles to the nearest Metro stop.
What should I wear?
Below is a chart of the average weather forecasts throughout the year in Washington, DC. The chart should be able to help you determine what you need to wear. The average warmest month is July; the average coolest month is January.
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All temperatures in Degrees Fahrenheit
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| Month |
Avg. High |
Avg. Low |
Mean |
| Jan |
43 |
24 |
33 |
| Feb |
47 |
26 |
36 |
| Mar |
55 |
33 |
44 |
| Apr |
66 |
42 |
54 |
| May |
76 |
52 |
64 |
| Jun |
84 |
62 |
73 |
| Jul |
89 |
67 |
78 |
| Aug |
87 |
65 |
76 |
| Sep |
80 |
57 |
69 |
| Oct |
69 |
44 |
57 |
| Nov |
58 |
36 |
47 |
| Dec |
48 |
28 |
38 |
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How do I call a cab?
You may ask your hotel to call a cab for you – or you may call the cab company directly (see enclosed numbers). ***Please remember to have your location information ready (hotel name, hotel address, hotel phone number, and the nearest cross-street).
If you’re already in town and need to “hail” a cab, simply wave your arm high into the air when you see a cab drive by that has their top lights turned on.
Do cabs in D.C. accept debit/credit cards?
Some do! Check with your cab driver before climbing into your cab to be sure they’ll accept your form of payment.
Where does the Metro subway go?
Visit
http://www.wmata.com/
Where do I catch the subway?
Entrances to the Metro are marked by large brown columns with “METRO” on them – these columns are normally on street corners nearby to a Metro entrance. Metro also has signs throughout the city directing you to the nearest Metro station.
Is the Metro safe?
Comparably, the Metro is a safe mode of transportation – especially if you are traveling during business hours. ***Metro enforces a STRICT policy of no eating or drinking on Metro trains.
Is it expensive?
Nope – the Metro is relatively inexpensive. To see rates, visit
http://wmata.com/riding/hours_fares.cfm?fromMenu=SchedulesAndFares.1#Metrorail_Fares .
