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I am going to Washington DC, should I rent a car or use the public transportation there? |
Travel Info I am going to Washington DC, should I rent a car or use the public transportation there? Travel Tips Why are you going to DC? To see the sights on the Mall, visit a few museums and shop a bit? Then Metro is probably fine, provided you are staying at a hotel near a subway (i.e. the center of town, or along one of the metro spokes). If you are going to visit some friends, head out in the suburbs, or staying out of the way in some hotel, then I'm afraid you'll probably need a car to get to some places. Metro is great, but it isn't 'just around the corner' from everything there is see and do in DC. It really depends on why you are visiting and where you are staying. http://www.wmata.com will show you where the Metro is and what is near those locations. If your hotel is off the beaten path, then you may want to look at renting a car for some days, or learning about the buses and subways in combination (buses and subways can get you most anywhere, but just subway is kind of limited). Others Definitely use the Metro system (their subway system)!!! You will never find a parking space there!! The Metro is so conveinent. The public transportation there rocks. Espically the subway. It's a good, new experience, and easy to get around in. metro. you will never get anywhere driving. Use the Metro. Even if you have good luck navigating and driving, you will never find a parking spot. If you do find a parking ramp, you will pay dearly. The Metro will get you just about everywhere you would possibly need to go. I agree, it depends. If you are staying within the city limits, the metro is probably your best bet. But, DC is small and it is likely that you might find yourself exploring Maryland and Virgina also, and if you plan on leaving the city you should rent a car. you should use the metro i've never been on it, but union station is a lot of fun for lunch and shopping!! p.s. watch out for the hobos, there are a lot of them!!! |
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