The rush to get out of D.C. to family Thanksgiving celebrations has already begun, but if you’re still reading DCist, you’re probably still at work and planning on leaving within the next 72 hours. Whether opening up that military airspace will really make a difference at Washington area airports remains to be seen, but WMATA has announced a special Thanksgiving weekend schedule that could stand to help out many of you trying to take public transportation to and from one of the three major airports that serve our city.
Here’s what WMATA wants you to know about getting to each airport, with a few of our own tips sprinkled in. Also keep in mind that all of Metro will operate on a Sunday schedule on Thursday, so if, like me, you’re catching an early a.m. flight on Thursday to save a bit of money, be sure to factor that into your plans. If you have your own tips to share, you know what to do.
Reagan National Airport:
Unless you’re leaving at some time outside of normal Metro operating hours, there’s little reason to get to National any other way than by taking Metro. Metro will run extra Blue and Yellow Line trains serving the Reagan National Airport station on Sunday — but not on Wednesday, so if you’re planning on taking Metro to the airport that day, allow yourself some extra time to hop on trains crowded with passengers and luggage.
If you can’t take Metro to National, we highly suggest a taxi — long-term parking at the airport is limited as it is.
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