
Transportation Options in DC:
- Metro (Subway) – https://www.wmata.com/service/accessibility/#main-content
- UberWAV – https://www.uber.com/us/en/ride/uberwav/
- Lyft Access – https://help.lyft.com/hc/en-us/articles/115013081668-Accessible-vehicle-dispatch
- Capitol Shuttle – For your convenience, the Capitol Visitor Center provides an on-demand shuttle service for individuals who use wheelchairs or who need mobility assistance. The shuttles run from the bus drop-off and pick-up areas on the West side of the Capitol to the Capitol Visitor Center entrance at the center of the Capitol’s East Plaza. They operate continuously, as needed, from 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Saturday.
Accessibility Information
General Travel Links:
- www.visitthecapitol.gov/plan-visit/visitors-disabilities
- www.wheelchairtravel.org/washington-dc/
https://skysquad.com/ – SkySquad–Assistance with airport navigation available for hire for passengers needing additional support (BWI, DCA, and IAD).
Wheelchair Accessible Van Rentals and Sales
Mobility Works – Service (877) 275 – 4912, Rentals (877) 275-4915
Accessible Vehicles – 1119 Taft Street, Rockville, MD (301) 838-9700
Scooters and Wheelchair Rentals
- Scootaround – (888) 441-7575. Scooter and wheelchair rentals are available daily, weekly, or for longer periods of time. Take a tour of DC and the National Mall on a mobility scooter.
- Bike and Roll – (202) 842-BIKE. Electric scooters and manual wheelchairs available. Two-hour, half-day, daily, and multi-day rentals.
Lenox Medical – (202) 387-1960. Provides short-term scooter, wheelchair, and knee walker rentals to tourists and residents.
Wheelchair and Scooter Repairs
- WSR, 888-584-3095, wsrsolutions.com
- Mobility City, 571-339-5218, alexandriava.mobilitycity.com
Here are a couple Tips:
If you are easily able to transfer with luggage, the Metro subway is a great, inexpensive way to travel in DC and to the Holiday Inn. Within the airport, find the subway and get off at the L'Enfant Plaza Metro station, then you are less than 3-blocks from the hotel. For more information about the Metro service contact Customer Relations at 202-637-7000 or live-chat with Metro here: https://wmata.custhelp.com/app/chat/chat_launch/request_source/8/survey_comp_id/1/survey_comp_auth
Also here is a Metro trip planner with great mapping technology to help with your planning: https://wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/index.cfm?location=Ronald%20Reagan%20Washington%20National%20Airport
- Lastly here is a great blog about Reagan Airport and the Metro: https://www.triphacksdc.com/metro-from-dca-airport/
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