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Please call The World Bank Directory (202) 473 1000 if you wish to contact World Bank or IFC staff, and (202 623 7000) to reach the International Monetary Fund staff.

Transfer from airport to Washington, D.C.
You will arrive at one of the three airports that serve Washington, D.C.:

  • Washington Dulles International Airport
    (in Virginia, 30 miles from Washington, D.C.)
    • (i) you can take a taxi directly to your hotel (approximate fare is $45) or
    • (ii) take an airport bus (approximate fare is $16) to the terminal in downtown Washington, D.C., from where you can take a taxi to the hotel at a cost of approximately $8, including tip

  • Washington Reagan National Airport
    you can take a taxi to the your hotel in downtown Washington at a cost of approximately $15, including tip

  • Baltimore Washington International Airport
    (in Maryland -30 miles from Washington, D.C.)
    you can take a taxi directly to your hotel (approximate fare is $55) or a super shuttle bus (approximately $25) to downtown Washington, D.C.

Weather
In early July, the temperature in Washington, D.C., will vary between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius. At this time of year rain is most likely, therefore raincoat, and umbrella are recommended. To check the weather in Washington before your departure, you can refer to http://www.weather.com/ and search for Washington, District of Columbia, USA.