Getting to Amazon (HQ2) in Washington, DC
The airport, the ground game, and whether you need a car for a business trip to Amazon (HQ2)’s Washington, DC headquarters — from our verified where-to-stay data.
Which airport for Amazon (HQ2)
Reagan (DCA) ~5 min · Dulles (IAD) ~35 min · Metro: Blue/Yellow. Three airports, two on the Metro. Reagan National (DCA) is right on the Blue/Yellow line — unbeatable for DC and Arlington. Dulles (IAD) now has the Silver Line to Tysons, Reston, and downtown. BWI connects by MARC/Amtrak. Pick by where you are going — the Metro makes it matter.
The ground reality in Washington, DC
Washington is a genuine transit city. Reagan National (DCA) has its own Metro station — for DC or Arlington it beats driving. Dulles (IAD) opened the Silver Line in 2022, to Tysons, Reston, and the city. BWI reaches Union Station by MARC or Amtrak. A rental is rarely necessary; the exception is a scattered set of off-line suburban offices.
Getting to Amazon (HQ2)
For Amazon (HQ2) specifically, Arlington, VA, in National Landing points you toward the Metro — DCA is on the Blue/Yellow line and the Silver Line reaches Tysons and Reston.
Where you sleep decides your morning. The companion to this page is where to stay near Amazon (HQ2) — pick the hotel in the right submarket and the airport-to-office problem mostly solves itself.
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