Annapolis to Reagan National Airport car service

Reagan National sits on the Potomac just across from downtown Washington. It is mostly a domestic airport: a federal perimeter rule keeps most nonstop flights to cities within about 1,250 miles, with a limited number of exceptions. That covers frequent flights to places like Chicago, Atlanta, Boston and Florida; long-haul and international trips usually leave from Dulles or BWI.

From Annapolis it is usually 45 to 70 minutes away, so it's farther than BWI (usually 25 to 35 minutes) and closer than Dulles (usually 60 to 90). For most people the flight decides it, and we drive to all three.

The usual way is US-50 west toward the city, then DC-295 and the I-695 freeway along the Anacostia, I-395 across the 14th Street Bridge, and a short run down the George Washington Parkway to the terminals. When the city is jammed, your chauffeur can stay on the Beltway instead, cross the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and come up through Alexandria.

Weekday afternoons are the slow time, when I-395 and the Potomac bridges back up with commuters. For a flight that leaves in the late afternoon or early evening, plan on the long end of the range.

Airlines generally suggest arriving about two hours before a domestic flight. With 45 to 70 minutes of driving and a little margin, that means a pickup about three to three and a half hours before departure, or a bit more in a weekday rush.

Early-morning and late-night pickups are available. The rate can be different for early or late hours, and the booking form shows the price for your pickup time.

At Reagan National we pick up at the curb only, so there is no inside meet here. Once you have your bags, walk out to the second curb outside baggage claim (the center curb) and call your chauffeur, who comes to you there.

We monitor your flight, and free waiting starts when it actually lands: 30 minutes for a domestic arrival. Keep your phone on and make sure the cell number on the booking is the passenger's, because that's the number your chauffeur will call.