Washington Travel Map

The Federal capital of USA, Washington DC not only hosts the resident of the power house of the world, it also lives up to it image in being one of the most urbanized city.

The city has a typical urban lifestyle and infrastructure adequately supporting the flavor of the city.

The transportation system is well defined and robust with a good maintenance done on a regular basis to provide the citizens a real global lifestyle. Washington DC is located on the Eastern coast of the North American continent. It is one of the biggest cities in United States of America. Not only it is important to the country from political point of view, but it is also important as a source of revenue generation for the country through its well developed tourism industry.

The lifeline of the city is its spider web network of the ‘Metro rail’. It’s the most convenient, cost effective and one of the fastest ways to travel through out the city in true global style. The city also houses one of the most efficient Bus Transportation systems and in case one wants to visit the nearby cities of Virginia or Maryland, cars can be availed in rental, but subject to availability and is advisable to book in advance. Washington DC happens to be a really busy city. If you want to visit this city, you must come prepared. Its better to read few guide books about Washington DC before you actually come here.

The city houses three major airports connecting the city to the globe as well as rest of USA internally. The busiest among all there would be Dulles International Airport, which keeps seeing an increasing amount of international and national air traffic, daily. This airport is a feast for eye because of its spectacular terminal building. The Ronald Reagan International Airport also called the Washington National Airport, which is very near to the down town and serves as the main access point to Canada and national air traffic.

Baltimore Washington International serves mainly the North American flights and has some international traffic also. These airports are well connected to the city by public transport likes buses and luxurious cars and limousines. There are bus services for free from the Reagan International Airport to the nearest railway station and it also has a Metro Station of its own. There are shuttle services also available for pick up and drops and these are quite economical.

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