Presidential Inauguration 2017: Water Taxi Service Available from Alexandria to DC

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- Looking to beat the traffic tie-ups during the presidential inauguration next week? You can cruise in to the capital for Inauguration Day on Potomac Riverboat Company’s special water taxi service from Alexandria’s waterfront in Old Town directly into the Southwest Waterfront in Washington, D.C. on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 for $40 per person roundtrip.

From the Southwest Waterfront it is about a 10-minute walk to the U.S. Capitol. Visitors can take advantage of 11 departure times from Alexandria beginning at 6:30 a.m. and ending at 6:45 p.m. Passengers will enjoy a heated, 45-minute ride on the Potomac River complete with views of the monuments. The last boat departs D.C. at 7:30 p.m.

To purchase your tickets, visit Potomac Riverboat Company.

Please note: Times are subject to change and the cruise is weather permitting, so please check Potomac Riverboat Company’s website for more information.

Here's a look at the pick-up and drop-off locations:

Alexandria City Marina, 1 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Southwest Waterfront (near Maine Ave. SW and 7th St. SW), Washington, D.C. 20024

From Southwest Waterfront to U.S. Capitol:

PHOTO of U.S. Capitol courtesy of Architect of the Capitol