Transportation Information

Water Taxi

The National Harbor offers an exciting new way to interact with the river that is not only fun, but also practical — water taxi service. Water Taxi is available to and from points around Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland. The Potomac Riverboat Company operates the Water Taxi service, which connects Alexandria's historic waterfront and National Harbor.

Cruise to Old Town Alexandria to shop, dine and experience this historic city. Alexandria is a charming historic seaport that is nationally recognized for its abundance of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century architecture, chic boutiques, national retail stores, fine art and antiques galleries, historic attractions, and award-winning restaurants. To learn more about all that Alexandria has to offer, click here. 

Click here for the Water Taxi schedule

Adult fare is $8.00 one-way and $16.00 round trip.
Child fare (ages 2-11) is $5.00 one-way and $10.00 round trip

To purchase tickets online, click here or visit one of their ticket booths at the Alexandria Marina on the corner of Cameron and Union streets, in Old Town Alexandria, in front of McCormick and Schmick's at National Harbor  or at the Concierge Desk of the Gaylord Hotel at National Harbor.

King Street Metrorail Station and Old Town Alexandria Shuttle Service

Connect with the Metrorail or visit Old Town Alexandria's historic waterfront community via our King Street Metro Shuttle, departing directly from the Gaylord Hotel and stopping at King Street and the King Street Metro stop.  Want to visit the Smithsonian Museums?  You can also get on the King Street Metro to travel to the Smithsonian stop.  Click here to visit the Smithsonian site.

Look for the white Gaylord van with "King Street Shuttle" logo. The shuttle operates 7 days a week. Click here for schedule and pricing. 

Car Rental

Hertz, the official car rental company of Gaylord Hotels, offers convenient on-site rentals. To reserve a rental car in advance, please Click here.