Potomac Water Taxi
The Potomac Water Taxi is the only water-based public transportation option available in the D.C. metro area and provides one of the easiest modes of public transportation between The Wharf, Old Town Alexandria, and National Harbor. We all offer round-trip transportation to Diamond Teague Dock for events at the Nationals Park and Audi Field. View the schedule to see departure times at your nearest location. Enjoy the ride along the Potomac River.
Starting at
$21
Fees and Taxes included in price
Starting at
$21
Fees and Taxes included in price
Enjoy your visit with:
- Water Taxi Service
- Audio Narration on select tours
- Scenic Potomac River views
How to get there?
Alexandria
Virginia
United States
Please look for the dock address you are departing from below:
The Wharf View on Map
Dock: Transit Pier, 950 Wharf St SW*
Drop-Off: 950 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC
*Pedestrian access only. Located between Blair Alley SW & 9th St SW.
Georgetown View on Map
3100 K St NW, Washington, DC
Approximate trip time: 30 minutes
- Georgetown Dock is not Wheelchair accessible
* Please note, our water taxi route traveling from Georgetown directly to Old Town Alexandria is our Monuments cruise
Alexandria City Marina View on Map
0 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA
Located behind the Torpedo Factory Art Center
Approximate trip time: 30 minutes
National Harbor View on Map
145 National Plaza, National Harbor, MD
Approximate trip time: 45 minutes
Additional Information
Departures begin at the Wharf at 11:45am and will depart every 30 minutes to one hour depending on the day of the week.
- To view the water taxi schedule select your desired date, departure and destination location.
- Departures out of National Harbor and Alexandria vary.
- Our boats are ADA compliant but please note that the Georgetown Dock is not.
- Sorry, no pets - only service dogs are allowed on the Potomac Water Taxi
Audio Tours:
- Experience the full Potomac River Experience with one of our narrated sightseeing tours.
- Download our app today to enjoy these audio tours the next time you’re on a narrated sightseeing tour.
- Download the City Experiences App - Apple Store and Google Play Store
Reservation Details
- Reservations may be made online or at the ticket booth based on availability. Advance purchases are recommended. If you need to change your water taxi return time, you may do so at the ticket booth or over the phone for as long as space is available. You can also click here to manage your booking, Pricing is subject to change.
- For more info, please call 877-511-2628. We reserve the right to change boats/schedules at any time.