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Best/Cheapest way to go from Washington DC to NYC, Manhattan
In my experience, the best price is typically to be had by looking at bus services other than Greyhound. This experience is from 10 to 15 years ago, so it looks like both Greyhound and the non-Acela ...
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Are DSLR cameras permitted in NY & DC tourist attractions?
Whether or not photography is allowed, and what kind of equipment is allowed, varies not only by museum or installation, but by collection or exhibit. Where it is allowed or disallowed, the museum is ...
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Do we need entrance tickets for the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC?
The museum is free to enter. The Virginia annex of the Air and Space Museum, the Udvar-Hazy Center, has a parking fee but it also is free to enter. The reason that you cannot find a source for buying ...
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Sales tax rate for hotel in Washington DC
Visiting the United States often confuses anybody from anywhere else in the world, is their taxation in most states. In the U.S., if there is a "sales tax" on purchasing items, it is not marked as ...
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Best/Cheapest way to go from Washington DC to NYC, Manhattan
You can for sure take a car at Dulles and leave it at LGA/JFK, but keep in mind that one-way rentals will always be more expensive than a return one and you need to factor going to/from airports which ...
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How to get from Washington Dulles Airport to Charlottesville?
Fly
By far the simplest (but not cheapest) way to get from Dulles to Charlottesville is to fly. United Express operates several IAD-CHO nonstops, each under an hour on a regional jet. This flight, ...
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Washington DC odd tour request issue
The new Congress meets on January 3, 2017 and, although there will be transition activities, tours should go ahead as scheduled. However, it would be wise to contact your representative's office for ...
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Do the road rules change from DC to NY in USA?
While every state has its own traffic rules, most common situations are standardized, and you won't find much in the way of major differences.
You can consult the AAA Digest of Motor Laws for state-...
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Attending the US Presidential Inauguration next week: Can I see the Swearing-In from the National Mall?
If you received tickets from your state's Senator, you'll be standing much closer than the National Mall. See this image from the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies:
People with ...
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Best/Cheapest way to go from Washington DC to NYC, Manhattan
If you want the cheapest, look into the Chinatown Bus lines. I have had friends take them from DC to New York. The buses depart at early morning hours, but the trip is fast and cheap.
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Best/Cheapest way to go from Washington DC to NYC, Manhattan
A great resource for this type of search is is Rome to Rio. For this specific search check https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Washington/New-York#r/Bus/s/0.
The site lists more than a dozen daily bus ...
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Are DSLR cameras permitted in NY & DC tourist attractions?
Most museums prohibit flash photography; which is the basis of the camera ban.
For example, the MoMA PS1 has this to say:
Photography is allowed in the museum. Visitors can use small cameras
and ...
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Parking in Washington DC
It was long conventional wisdom to avoid driving and to take the Metro everywhere; unfortunately, the Metro has been very unreliable, particularly on weekends, and as a local resident I can no longer ...
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Safety when photographing Washington DC during the wee hours
The National Mall is officially open 24 hours a day, with rangers on duty from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The rangers are there to support visitors by answering questions and interpreting the landmarks, ...
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How to get to/from the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
I've lived in the DC Metro region for over 20 years, and the Dulles corridor is rather hard to get around by public transportation right now. This is due to change soon when Metrorail's Silver Line is ...
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Is the Washington D.C. metrorail day pass valid for buses?
No, because it clearly says
is valid for one day of unlimited Metrorail travel
Metrorail is not WMATA bus.
PS.
The price of this pass for the value it offers is ridiculous, I know.
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How to get from Washington Dulles Airport to Charlottesville?
The train is more comfortable, and in both cases you will have to get into Washington DC from the airport. They appear to be about the same time in transit.
However, there are only two or three ...
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How do you actually pay on Metro Bus in Washington DC
It sounds like you got plastic SmarTrip cards https://www.wmata.com/fares/smartrip/index.cfm . Just tap the cards (one per passenger) on the reader on the farebox on the bus as you get on. You don't ...
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White House tour as an Indian tourist ? (Indian Embassy does not help)
No foreign embassy can organize a tour of the White House. The White House staff organizes tours. But applications have to made either via a member of the Congress (in case of US citizens) or via a ...
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How to get to/from the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
As another answer has suggested, you can certainly make a day of having the car, some other potential points of interest being Manassas Battlefield Park, Great Falls Park, or a concert at Wolf Trap.
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Public transportation tickets in Washington DC / arriving at Dulles Airport (IAD)
As for your first question - From the city to Dulles by 5A should be payable by SmarTrip - (See Metrobus5A info document) states:
Exact Fare Required
$7 using SmarTrip® and cash
$3.50 for seniors and ...
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Traveling from Toronto to Washington DC and New Jersey - is quarantine required?
The answer will need to be broken down into four parts as you'll be dealing with multiple jurisdictions on this trip.
Entering the US
Currently the US does not place any restrictions on passengers ...
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Public Transit from Dulles and BWI to Bowie MD Sun. May 2nd AM
The MARC-Penn commuter train on Sundays has an 11:15AM departure from BWI (via shuttle bus), arriving Bowie State Station at 11:28 or New Carrollton at 11:36. If their flight is on time they should ...
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How can I witness a United States Supreme Court session?
I went on a day with a fairly boring case and showed up around 7:45am. I waited in line for many hours and missed the entire first argument. I made it in for the last 30 minutes of the second argument ...
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How long should I expect to spend at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History?
Anywhere from several hours to all day and, as you're on the Mall, you can go in and out of all of the Smithsonian buildings there free of change.
National Museum of Natural History: Discover the ...
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Are DSLR cameras permitted in NY & DC tourist attractions?
I will add my personal experience in D.C.
Anywhere you can be, non-flash photography is fine. There may be exceptions but I never saw them. You can take a non flash photo anywhere. There are ...
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Can I drive in the United States with a Sri Lankan driver's license?
All states in the US have their own rules regarding foreign drivers. If you are a resident in any state then you need that state's driving licenses. The rules to determine if you are a resident can be ...
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Washington DC metro rail and bus
Metro is expensive if you're paying full-fare for each trip. If you are taking multiple trips per day for six days, it would definitely make sense to get a pass.
According to the page you linked, the ...
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