LOCATION OF ANDREWS AFB
Andrews AFB is in Prince George's County, Maryland, 10 miles Southeast of Washington, D.C., and accessible from the Capital (I95/495) Beltway. See specific directions on how to get to Andrews AFB from various locations below:
DIRECTIONS TO ANDREWS AFB FROM METROPOLITAN AREA AIRPORTS
The Washington Metropolitan Area is serviced by three airports; Ronald Reagan National (often referred to as Washington National or just National), Dulles International, and the Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). Reagan National is the closest. The Air Force cannot provide government transportation to the base from airports, bus terminals or train stations. Commercial taxi service is available. The cab fares from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Andrews AFB is approximately $50 - $65; from Reagan National, $45 - $55; and from Dulles, $60 - $75. From Union Station or either of the two bus stations in the District of Columbia, the trip to Andrews is $18 - $22 and from the Beltway Train Station (New Carrolton), approximately $18. (Rates are subject to change). ** NOTE!! Due to increased Security conditions, currently Taxis, Super Shuttle or Air Port Van services are not allowed on Andrews AFB. This makes contact with Sponsors doubly important. You should make arrangements with your sponsor to either be picked up at the Airport, and to meet them during the hours the Visitor Control Center is open, for escort onto the base. **
Newcomers traveling on a government-issued transportation request (TR) or making their own travel arrangements and being paid mileage will be reimbursed for ground transportation costs. A receipt must be provided for costs over $75. These should be included when filling out your travel voucher.
RONALD REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT (AKA Washington National or just National)
Located in Virginia, just minutes from Washington D.C. The telephone number for the information desk is 703-419-8000. It is approximately 20-30 minutes from Andrews AFB. National can be reached by METRO rail or bus, taxi, cab or car. Short and long-term parking lots are available, with shuttle service to the terminals.
DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Located in Northern Virginia. The main telephone number is 703-661-2700. It is about a 60-90 minutes drive. It is accessible by car, taxi or the Washington Flyer shuttle from National Airport and other METRO locations.
BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (BWI)
The telephone number is 301-261-1000. Approximately 25 miles/45 minutes drive to BWI. BWI an alternative to Washington National for travelers who want to avoid ground traffic congestion. BWI has ample parking with free shuttle service to the terminal. MARC train service is available between BWI and the New Carrolton train station, where a taxi can be taken to Andrews AFB. BWI is also an AMC gateway and has the largest active USO facility in the continental US.
DIRECTIONS TO ANDREWS AFB IF DRIVING
Andrews AFB is located in the Southeast corner of the Washington Capital Beltway (I95/495). The exits to Andrews AFB are well marked approaching from both directions. Once on-base, you can get directions to the newcomers 24-hour arrival point, the Gateway Inn, from the security police guard at the gate. There is a 100% ID check done at all base entry points.
IF TRAVELING BY TRAIN
If traveling by train, book passage to the New Carrolton station (AKA Capital Beltway Station), rather than Union Station in downtown Washington. The New Carrolton station is a few miles north of the base, off Capital Beltway exit 19. It is more convenient for newcomers who arrange for their sponsors to meet them on arrival, and less expensive if using a taxi.
Note from MilitaryAvenue.com
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