Cool!

Metro + walk is a great combo.

I was in DC last week for 5days and I told my good friend who lives there that this time I'm going to get around DC using the Metrobus, CirCular Bus, and walking. And since I'm a Senior I had the Senior Smartrip Card on deck in which I added a week pass for 6 bucks. It was well worth it. I got to do and see more sites than the many years I've come to DC. For years the MetroRail was my Uber when I come to DC. I told my friend I cant see things when I'm on the train so that why I use the buses. I had blast. I thinking about come back real soon and maybe try those Capital Bikes. I saw them all over the place. I wish I knew there were 2 bucks for 30 mins

@@TripHacksDC I was in DC last week for 5days and I told my good friend who lives there that this time I'm going to get around DC using the Metrobus, CirCular Bus, and walking. And since I'm a Senior I had the Senior Smartrip Card on deck in which I added a week pass for 6 bucks. It was well worth it. I got to do and see more sites than the many years I've come to DC. For years the MetroRail was my Uber when I come to DC. I told my friend I cant see things when I'm on the train so that why I use the buses. I had blast. I thinking about come back real soon and maybe try those Capital Bikes. I saw them all over the place. I wish I knew there were 2 bucks for 30 mins

Capital Bikeshare used to be high on my list, but the last time I visited, two of the bikes I used broke mid-ride, and the other time all of the bikes at the stand were deemed not operable by the app. Maybe I was just unlucky that day. Cycling with my own bike would definitely be number one or two on the list of ways to get around but not a option for 95% or more of visitors from out of town 🚴‍♂️

Bummer. I use Capital Bikeshare all the time and it usually works just fine.

A dollar is still the best deal in town!

Lots of people take luggage on Metro.

Which concert?

@@TripHacksDC The Tame Impala concert!

Awesome

Nice!

Have fun!

Unfortunately I don't expect that to change. High Uber/Lyft price seem here to stay.

Metro is typically the best option. Getting a cab or Uber after a game can be a bit challenging when everyone is trying to leave at once.

Unfortunately I made the video just before the price increase announcement. Classic bikes will still be less than scooters. E-bikes will be more comparable in price.

@@TripHacksDC It still sucks if you were relying on the fixed pricing. The company just upended the system.

I'd say as someone who's used at a few times, the price has gone down for most trips. Especially if you are taking a very long trip, since they took away exponential pricing after an hour

No such thing exists. I recommend just adding money to your card and topping up as needed.

Blue line to Morgan Blvd.

the arlington national cemetery has its own station on the blue line, and the zoo has one on the red line.

😮😳🤯

My personal experience with the old fashioned kick scooters is that they don't actually save much energy compared to walking but may save some time if you are in a hurry. The tricky part is determining whether they kids are actually going to carry them around when they are not in use or if you have a system in place to carrying them.

@@TripHacksDC After just spending a week in DC, I really benefitted from your tips and had a blast. Thanks a bunch, a tip is due to you. In our experience, the Circulator Buses around the National Mall didn't show at their regular intervals (headways). I think they struggle during the July peak visitor season to keep up with demand. However, the WMATA buses were reliable. I like Google Map's features for transit. There's a layer to turn on specifically for transit, you click the bus stop, you see the bus numbers, you click the bus number, and you see the bus route and schedule. It's amazing, and worth the clicks because of the limitations and assumptions it makes when searching directions. The Metro subways were amazing, especially when staying along lines with multiple routes minimizing your wait time. Locations along the Blue/Orange/Silver lines were super quick and easy to navigate to, and Yellow/Green line transfers at L'Enfant Plaza were simple enough for exploring the Wharf or Navy Yard areas. We spent about $40 per person on our Metro Cards during our week's visit (and we were busy!). One last travel hack I'll share: With most museums opening at 10 AM, we found ourselves taking later lunches after ~3 hours of museum time. We would have large, filling lunches that meant we weren't very hungry for a full dinner. We found that Whole Food's prepared meals and access to a microwave in their café seating area was a comparably cheap meal that didn't leave us with excessive leftovers.

@@TripHacksDC I wanted to share a funny story about the downhill tip at the zoo. While on the Metro, I saw another family who was staying in our hotel on the Metro getting ready to exit at the Zoo stop. I shared with them your tip of staying on one additional stop for a downhill experience. A local rider on the train overheard and his jaw dropped open. He said, "MY GOD!! I'VE LIVED HERE FOR 30 YEARS AND NEVER REALIZED THAT. BUT AS I HEAR YOU SAY IT, I'M MAD AT MYSELF THAT I HAD TO LEARN THAT FROM A TOURIST!" 😆

they have ebikes now

@@sammymarrco2 Thank you for info!

I detest E scooters. The idea is good sure, but when people are involved, they will mess things up. They doctor mean weird places, don’t dock them at all, I can’t tell you how many times I have bumped my head on a scooter handle as a blind person. They’re just an all-around nuisance.

Don't know what that is

@@TripHacksDC Sort of like a Segway (but without the handlebars), an electric self-balancing unicycle (only one wheel), and a Hoverboard self-balancing Scooter. Wondering how these individual transport options would work in a busy and densely-populated -- especially during the busy summer tourist season -- DC sidewalks and park trails. Same as the electric scooters?

I am not aware of these being available for rental so I guess you would have to bring your own. Doesn't seem worth it to pack something like that on a trip when there are already so many transportation choices.

@@TripHacksDC Good point -- thanks!

You bet!

A few. Mostly just around the museums.