I don't know where each DC airport is located relative to the area of VA we want to drive to.
2007-03-27 15:05:30 · 9 answers · asked by Sue E 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Washington, D.C.
Our destination is near Covington, VA.
2007-03-27 16:04:03 · update #1
Roanoke (ROA) is 57 miles south east of Covington. (Appx. 1 hour 19 minutes drive)
I will list the links to maps driving directions, distance and travel time from several nearby airports.
Roanoke is closest, then Lynchburg(LYH), Richmond(RIC), Dulles(IAD), Reagan(DCA). Dulles and Reagan are often cheaper, and the drive south is beautiful.
Check for lowest fares on Orbitz.com or Expedia, then buy the ticket directly from the airline's website to avoid ticketing and reissue fees.
2007-03-28 10:56:37 · answer #1 · answered by cztara 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you can fly into Roanoke, VA - Covington is less than an hour away. Otherwise, you're about a 4 hour drive from Dulles and the other 2 DC area airports are an hour further.
Roanoke is a decent sized airport but I'm not sure if there are direct flights from So. Cal. Most of Roanoke's flights come from Dulles, Charlotte or Atlanta. If you have the luxury of taking an extra flight from Dulles - go to Roanoke and rent a car from there.
2007-03-28 07:35:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 3 airports that serve the greater Washington D.C. area - 2 in Virginia( Dulles IAD and National DCA) and one outside of Baltimore, MD - BWI.
Since you will need a car to get to your destination from any of the airports, I would fly to the cheapest. You cannot fly nonstop from CA to DCA, you can fly non stop into IAD or BWI. You will find a significant difference in airfare.
From the U.S. Capital, IAD is about 30 miles and DCA is about 5 miles. BWI is also about 30 miles. BWI would be the furthest from your destination but may well be the least expensive. Dulles will be the closest. Flying into Roanoke will probably be the most expensive since you will have to change planes and possibly carriers.
If you are renting a car at the airport be sure to check car prices - they will vary from airport to airport.
2007-03-29 07:12:00 · answer #3 · answered by kayak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In DC there are two airports, there is the Reagan National, as well as Dulles... I've flown into Reagan (DCA) from LAX, and its pretty good because the metro subway passes right by it, and takes me to Union Station. As for IAD, theres not much I can say about that, I just know that I cant take the subway towards Union Station to come to Baltimore. And, I believe that DCA is also pretty south in DC, closer to VA... Good luck
2007-03-27 15:15:20 · answer #4 · answered by spades0214 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reagan National
2007-03-29 06:43:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in the travel industry. Dulles would be cheaper and easier to fly into. Dulles is actually in Virginia so I'm guessing it's going to be the closest to wherever you are going.
Good luck and have fun!
2007-03-27 15:21:14 · answer #6 · answered by ChiKristin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dulles is probably the most convenient major airport. There are several nonstop flights from LAX.
2007-03-28 03:35:37 · answer #7 · answered by Mike R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dulles would probably be better but without knowing where in VA you are going, I can't really be sure.
2007-03-27 15:32:26 · answer #8 · answered by carinyosa99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe Dulles might be closer to your destination.
2007-03-29 04:22:12 · answer #9 · answered by LIBRA34 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋