We are visiting family in Manassas, VA and our return flight departs from Dulles Airport at 6am on Sunday Nov 30.
Since we probably have to depart for the airport at 3:30am, we are looking for a reliable taxi service that well show up and get us there on time.
Any recommendations?
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Washington Flyer.
Look it up in airport website: flydulles.com
Posted by
Virginia
610 posts
Washington Flyer has a monopoly on cab rank service from Dulles but you can take anyone to the airport. I’ve never requested a pickup from them going to Dulles. Coming from Dulles to Arlington they’ve been fine. Over the years I’ve found Red Top Cab to be very reliable with predawn pickups but I don’t know if they serve Manassas — you can check that on their website and see if you can reserve that route.
Posted by
Washington, DC USA
833 posts
There is an option on the apps to shcedule an Uber or Lyft in advance.
Posted by
Virginia, USA
6431 posts
I used to use Red Top, but the last 2 years they stopped having a human answer their phones and I could not get their app to work; I gave up on them. The last couple of times I have just used Lyft to get to the airport. I use Washington Flyer from the airport and have used them to get to the airport but you need to book them in advance.
https://www.flydulles.com/parking-transportation/washington-flyer-taxi-service
Posted by
Virginia
610 posts
I’ve never had a problem booking with Red Top Arlington on their website. Just did it two weeks ago for a 5:30 am trip to DCA.
Posted by
Edmonds, WA 🌨 ☂
13259 posts
A one way car rental? Pick up Sat. afternoon.
Quick look shows ~$60. ( ~$55 if you rent through Costco)
What does taxi cost?
Removes the uncertainty of 'will they show up ?"
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Virginia, USA
6431 posts
Slate, I used Fairfax Red Top since I live in Ffx county. Maybe Fairfax Red Top has since fixed their problem but I quit trying.