OWJ Goes to Washington
Nov 4th, 2004, 10:13 AM
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MARC trains don't run weekends so check Amtrak first (see previous post link), however, if you can use MARC on Tuesday here is a link to the schedule...
http://www.mtamaryland.com/services/...lesSystemMaps/
http://www.mtamaryland.com/services/...lesSystemMaps/
Nov 4th, 2004, 11:17 AM
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I didn't realize there was an easy way to get from Baltimore to Washington! Thanks for the info on Amtrak and MARC. We got a decent deal on the rental but this seems easy enough and a money-saver too! Especially, when you factor in the parking fees that hotels like to charge...Think we'll cancel the car and use public transportation. I really appreciate the tips! This is such a last minute trip and my brain hasn't been operating on full power so I have don't all my research. Thank you SO much!
How much should we expect to pay for the cab and about how long should it take from Union Station to our hotel in downtown DC?
Thanks for all the restaurant recs and other great info. We're really looking forward to getting away!!!!!!!!
Debbie
How much should we expect to pay for the cab and about how long should it take from Union Station to our hotel in downtown DC?
Thanks for all the restaurant recs and other great info. We're really looking forward to getting away!!!!!!!!
Debbie
Nov 4th, 2004, 11:20 AM
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G-town is not 20 minutes from the Capital Hilton, especially if you think DuPont Circle is 20 minutes. G-town is a health 20 blocks to get to the center of the action while DuPont Circle is maybe 5 blocks.
Nov 4th, 2004, 11:31 AM
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16 & K, walking up Connecticut, to 23rd street is 7 blocks - and actually that's a bit past Dupont. It's about 20 minutes to the circle, give or take.
continuing on, 30th street is about the start of G'town (actually 28th or so is) and that's another 7 or so blocks yet.
continuing on, 30th street is about the start of G'town (actually 28th or so is) and that's another 7 or so blocks yet.
Nov 4th, 2004, 11:51 AM
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OWJ, have a great trip! If you head to Georgetown, head over to see the "Exorcist" stairs. Here's a link with the location.
http://www.hoyasaxa.com/sports/stairs.htm
My sons took some really great black and white photos of the stairs! They are really kind of spooky to walk up and down, not to mention exhausting too
http://www.hoyasaxa.com/sports/stairs.htm
My sons took some really great black and white photos of the stairs! They are really kind of spooky to walk up and down, not to mention exhausting too
Nov 4th, 2004, 12:08 PM
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Taxi between BWI and Capital Hilton should be around $60, it takes about 40 minutes except in rush hour, so allow a bit more time for your return trip Tuesday p.m. Union Station to the hotel is the standard one-zone ride, maybe $7.50 for two.
For hotel parking, expect $25-30/day, so four days parking would almost equal two BWI-DC taxi rides. Your car rental fee can be applied to taxis for getting around in DC and you'd come out ahead financially -- without the hassle of driving/parking/returning rental car.
I second the recommendations for DC Coast, Jaleo, and Pizzeria Paradiso. But don't bother to go to the waterfront -- there are too may other areas with concentrations of worthwhile restaurants. Enjoy your visit>
For hotel parking, expect $25-30/day, so four days parking would almost equal two BWI-DC taxi rides. Your car rental fee can be applied to taxis for getting around in DC and you'd come out ahead financially -- without the hassle of driving/parking/returning rental car.
I second the recommendations for DC Coast, Jaleo, and Pizzeria Paradiso. But don't bother to go to the waterfront -- there are too may other areas with concentrations of worthwhile restaurants. Enjoy your visit>
Nov 4th, 2004, 12:08 PM
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BWI is the Baltimore WASHINGTON International airport -- it's a half-hour north of DC, but not as far as Baltimore.
My own preferred transit into the city is not the train, but the B30 express bus, which costs $3 (have some ones handy) and leaves every 40 minutes (on the even hours, etc.) from the BWI terminal itself -- no need for an extra shuttle. It takes you to the Greenbelt Metro station; switch to the Red Line and get off at Farragut North.
My own preferred transit into the city is not the train, but the B30 express bus, which costs $3 (have some ones handy) and leaves every 40 minutes (on the even hours, etc.) from the BWI terminal itself -- no need for an extra shuttle. It takes you to the Greenbelt Metro station; switch to the Red Line and get off at Farragut North.
Nov 4th, 2004, 12:08 PM
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Not to pick this issue to death, but why on earth would one go to 23rd Street to go to DuPont Circle, esepcially since the heart of the circle is 5-10 minutes closer to their hotel???? 23rd Street is either the park or the other Hilton near Adams-Morgan.
I work on the edge of G-town and it would take a brisk 20 minutes for me to get to the Hilton, but 5-10 minutes in the other direction to get into the heart of G-town.
I work on the edge of G-town and it would take a brisk 20 minutes for me to get to the Hilton, but 5-10 minutes in the other direction to get into the heart of G-town.
Nov 4th, 2004, 12:18 PM
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OWJ, I would strongly recommend that you run to the bookstore ASAP and get yourself a map of DC that shows the streets, key attractions, and Metro lines and stations. It will simplify your visit tremendously.
As mentioned above, taxis are cheap so they are a good investment if you want to save time and energy goingg to places that aren't close to the Metro, including G'town and monuments.
As mentioned above, taxis are cheap so they are a good investment if you want to save time and energy goingg to places that aren't close to the Metro, including G'town and monuments.
Nov 4th, 2004, 12:18 PM
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One caveat on the B30 bus. Hit the wrong time and I-95 can be a parking lot.
I like the quick shuttle (five minutes or thereabouts) to the BWI Amtrak Station and the easy MARC train to Union Station. From there, the Red Line (although lately it's been horrid) or a cab to the Hilton.
I like the quick shuttle (five minutes or thereabouts) to the BWI Amtrak Station and the easy MARC train to Union Station. From there, the Red Line (although lately it's been horrid) or a cab to the Hilton.
Nov 4th, 2004, 12:22 PM
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You say poTAYto, I say poTAH to. Big Red, I'm sure that $125 is reasonable for a car service (about the same as a taxi), but OWJ is a Priceilne user and is flying into BWI cuz it's cheaper without even knowing how to get into town; I bet she'll choose the Metro, which costs one-tenth as much as the car service.
Nov 4th, 2004, 12:29 PM
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not to pick this issue to death (where did I hear this before 
) but I was using that as an example - that Dupont is more or less right in the middle of where she is, and G'town. I wouldn't expect her to walk to 23rd street to get to Dupont, as I noted above, it's past the circle.
and even the 20 minutes is a rough example - it depends on how quickly or slowly you walk (or window shop!!)
) but I was using that as an example - that Dupont is more or less right in the middle of where she is, and G'town. I wouldn't expect her to walk to 23rd street to get to Dupont, as I noted above, it's past the circle. and even the 20 minutes is a rough example - it depends on how quickly or slowly you walk (or window shop!!)
Nov 4th, 2004, 03:38 PM
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As mrwunrfl said. Or start at M and Pennsylvania, head west on M to Wisc. Then just wander up Wisconsin; don't be afraid to explore the side streets, where the real estate is a bit cheaper and some of the stores are more interesting.
Nov 4th, 2004, 03:56 PM
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Anon, it's not basically the same service, but for this weekend it makes sense.
I've been stuck on I-95 too many times and that's a gamble I don't want to make in my car, much less a bus. And unlike cars, most buses can't shift to route 29 or the b-w parkaway if there's a problem.
It's personal preference. I'd say the faster trip (usually 25-30 minutes, except this weekend) and comfort of a train over a bus, would make a $10 difference for me.
This weekend, though, there's a closure on the red between rhode island and union station. If OWJ goes the B30-Green Line route, then cab it from Mt. Vernon Square or Gallery Place.
I've been stuck on I-95 too many times and that's a gamble I don't want to make in my car, much less a bus. And unlike cars, most buses can't shift to route 29 or the b-w parkaway if there's a problem.
It's personal preference. I'd say the faster trip (usually 25-30 minutes, except this weekend) and comfort of a train over a bus, would make a $10 difference for me.
This weekend, though, there's a closure on the red between rhode island and union station. If OWJ goes the B30-Green Line route, then cab it from Mt. Vernon Square or Gallery Place.
