Airport & Amtrak
Here’s a concise summary of the transportation options we suggest for guests arriving for the wedding dinner at Present Restaurant (Falls Church, VA): Amtrak trains arrive at Union Station in Washington, DC, while flights land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). From each location, guests can easily reach the restaurant via rideshare (Uber/Lyft), taxi, Metro subway (with a short walk or final ride), or driving - offering convenient and flexible choices.
Union Station (Amtrak arrival point)
Located in downtown Washington, DC, Union Station is about 10–11 miles from Present Restaurant, with a typical drive of 15–25 minutes depending on traffic. Guests can take Metro (Red Line to transfer to Orange/Silver Line toward East Falls Church or similar stations nearby), followed by a short rideshare (Uber/Lyft/taxi).
Fun Fact: We became regulars at Union Station, coming at least once a month—Hiep always made the drive to pick me up here during my visits from New York.
Reagan National Airport (DCA)
This airport is roughly 10–12 miles from Present Restaurant, with driving time around 16–25 minutes. It's the most convenient for domestic flights, with direct Metro access (Blue/Yellow Line to transfer to Orange/Silver Line at Rosslyn toward East Falls Church area), or quick rideshare/taxi options—making it straightforward for guests to arrive relaxed and on time
Fun Fact: Did you know its main runway is one of the busiest in the entire U.S., handling over 800 takeoffs and landings every day? Plus, those low approaches over the Potomac give passengers incredible close-up views of the monuments, like a free aerial tour of D.C.!
Dulles International Airport (IAD)
About 17–19 miles away, Dulles is farther out, with driving time typically 25–35 minutes. Guests can use the Silver Line Metro directly from the airport to East Falls Church (around 30–40 minutes total), take the Virginia Breeze bus to West Falls Church, or choose a rideshare/taxi for door-to-door convenience—ideal for international arrivals.
Fun Fact: Did you know that on January 15, 1970, First Lady Pat Nixon officially christened the very first commercial Boeing 747 by cutting a ribbon right at Dulles? It was a huge milestone for the jet age, and the airport hosted that historic moment as one of the earliest spots to welcome the massive "Queen of the Skies"!
