Directions to and from: Reagan Airport (DCA)

Directions from DCA Airport to Caravan Hostel

✈️ Step 1: Metro from DCA to Farragut west

  • From the airport terminals, walk to the Metrorail station and board any Blue Line Train towards Largo.

  • Ride approximately 15 minutes (about 6 stops) to Farragut West Metro Station

🚌 Step 2: Bus from Farragut West to Belmont Rd

  • Exit at Foggy Bottom Metro station and walk to 17th St NW + K St NW

  • Catch Metrobus D72 toward Mt Pleasant

  • Ride about 6 minutes (6 stops), then get off at the Columbia Rd NW & Kalorama Rd stop

🚶 Step 3: Walk to 2311 18th St NW

  • Walk down Kalorama Rd until you hit 18th St.

  • Make a left onto 18th St and you will immediately see a cross walk. Cross 18th St and make a left.

  • Walk a few feet and you will see Caravan Hostel on your right.

⏱ Estimated Travel Time

  • Metro (DCA → Farragut West): ≈ 13  min

  • Wait + Bus ride: ≈ 20 - 25  min

  • Walk to destination: ≈ 6–8  min
    Total estimated time: ~30–45 minutes (depending on transfers and wait times).

Directions from Caravan Hostel to DCA Airport

🚶 Step 1: Walk to Metrobus Stop

  • Exit out front door and make a left onto 18th St.

  • When you see the cross walk, cross 18th St towards Kalorama Road.

  • Make a right onto Kalorama Road and walk up Kalorama Rd towards Columbia Rd.

  • Once you hit the cross walk, cross Columbia Road and make a left.

  • Walk to the bus stop at Columbia Rd + 19 th St.

🚌 Step 2: Metrobus Route D72

  • From there, catch the D72 bus towards Lafayette Square

  • Ride 8 stops (15+ minutes) to 17th St + I St NW.

🚇 Step 3: Metrorail from Farragut West to DCA

  • Cross the street to enter Farragut West (Blue/Orange/Silver Lines).

  • Board the Blue Line train towards  Franconia-Springfield

  • Ride 7 stops (~15 min) to Reagan National Airport station

  • Get off at Reagan National Airport follow airport signs—concourse access is just a short walk away.

⏱ Estimated Total Time

  • Walk + wait: ~ 5–15 min (bus frequency varies)

  • Bus ride: ~10 min

  • Metro ride: ~15 min

  • Terminal access: ~5 min
    Total estimated journey: 35–45 minutes, depending on bus timing.