Sean Lawson Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I my family and I are going next mount to USA, hoping we can visit some good touristic places, this is our first time. I was talked in to flying in to Washington instead of straight to Baltimore (because I travel from Europe and would save time not changeing flights in the US because someone said I would have to do the immigration-part twice then). Now I'm getting crazy trying to find a decent transportation from the airport that has also has disability services. The advice from the travel agent I used was to take a cab from the airport to Washington and then a bwi transportation, just find that one. Not so sure about the cap and we would like to know if there are more options, because we want to save money. Looked on Internet, but they seem to charge 169 dollars one way for the ride? is that good? I would be very grateful for some advice from travellers. Excuse my American writing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Glad you're coming to America! If you only see one city, Washington is the one. Baltimore BWI is a great airport to fly into, and it can be cheaper than Reagan or Dulles, the two Washington airports. Of course, depends on your exact itinerary. As for immigration and customs, you will only do this once, when you first land in the US. After that, any domestic flights you take, even ones from one state to another, will not require immigration. Do allow more time for immigration in the US, as it does take longer in my experience than for any other country I've been to, and that includes 4 countries in Europe. Of course, my only experience with US immigration has been as an American returning to my country, so take that for what it's worth. As for transportation, cabs are very expensive. The best and cheapest option is to take the MARC commuter train. The airport train platform is disability friendly. It will end at Washington Union Station, which is a huge train station with multiple train, subway, and bus connections, and there is a disability friendly elevator to the subway platform. In general traveling around the US with a disability is relatively easy. The Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) requires wheelchair accessible entrances in nearly all buildings, sidewalks, etc., as well as requiring most businesses to accommodate other types of disabilities. In general, all you have to do is ask, and they'll do all they can to help. Sometimes you may need to call in advance, depending on the nature of the disability, so I would advise doing so. Have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djackson Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I suggest renting a car after you arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okinawaboy11 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 If you fly directly into Washington, Dulles or Reagan, Uber has wheelchair accessible vehicles. Baltimore Uber does not. Uber is MUCH cheaper than using taxis. Download the Uber app before arriving and you can probably select your native language, which will make everything much easier for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I305forever Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 If it's possible, go someplace besides DC. I live right next to it and it's really overrated. Go someplace like New York, or even Philadelphia or Boston instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djackson Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 He explained that he was staying in Baltimore in the SFA thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Lawson Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 Glad you're coming to America! If you only see one city, Washington is the one. Baltimore BWI is a great airport to fly into, and it can be cheaper than Reagan or Dulles, the two Washington airports. Of course, depends on your exact itinerary. As for immigration and customs, you will only do this once, when you first land in the US. After that, any domestic flights you take, even ones from one state to another, will not require immigration. Do allow more time for immigration in the US, as it does take longer in my experience than for any other country I've been to, and that includes 4 countries in Europe. Of course, my only experience with US immigration has been as an American returning to my country, so take that for what it's worth. As for transportation, cabs are very expensive. The best and cheapest option is to take the MARC commuter train. The airport train platform is disability friendly. It will end at Washington Union Station, which is a huge train station with multiple trains, subway, and bus connections, and there is a disability friendly elevator to the subway platform. In general traveling around the US with a disability is relatively easy. The Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) requires wheelchair accessible entrances in nearly all buildings, sidewalks, etc., as well as requiring most businesses to accommodate other types of disabilities. In general, all you have to do is ask, and they'll do all they can to help. Sometimes you may need to call in advance, depending on the nature of the disability, so I would advise doing so. Have a great time! I appreciate like you can't imagine your time to answer my question, you really gave me a different picture of our visit, it seems that it could be also a great adventure go around the city as tenants. thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Lawson Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 If you fly directly into Washington, Dulles or Reagan, Uber has wheelchair accessible vehicles. Baltimore Uber does not. Uber is MUCH cheaper than using taxis. Download the Uber app before arriving and you can probably select your native language, which will make everything much easier for you. Yes, we are getting to Dulles because of the rates. Here Uber has so many local competition, but it seems over there is a big option, we are checking those rates too to see wich one is the best private service. Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElvisLuv Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Check out the Air +Space Museum at Dulles while there. Dulles is the red headed step child of the DC area airports but when they get to metro line finally built. It'll be a much less headache and attractive option to get to DC proper. Look for Norweigian to announce DC area TATL service in the next 12 months. Likely BWI cause they like Southwest towns (outside of JFK). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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