Trip to Arlington, the United States: how to get there, how many days and when to go

Arlington – Virgínia Destination Washington

How to get there

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Arlington · 10 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

From Washington, the Metro Blue Line reaches Arlington Cemetery station; DCA serves the same side of the Potomac.

How many days

Half a day to a full day for the cemetery, allowing time for entry screening and walking the avenues.

When to go

From April to May or September to October, the cemetery’s slopes are usually more comfortable. Between June and August, avoid concentrating your walk in the heat of midday.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

The Metro avoids the need to look for parking near the cemetery. The internal terrain has slopes; weigh the walk against available tourist circulation options.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Arlington

Morning
Arlington National Cemetery
Devote the start of your itinerary to Arlington National Cemetery. Prioritize the main part of the visit and arrival time, leaving a pause before continuing in Arlington.
Afternoon
Additional time at Arlington National Cemetery
Use the afternoon to deepen your circuit of Arlington National Cemetery if you wish, or return to your base in Arlington. If the Arlington stop is short, preserve remaining time for rest at base.
Late afternoon
Return via the Arlington National Cemetery sector
Finish walks in the sector of Arlington you have already visited and return to lodging before planning another move. Light and weather can change the length of this stage.
Evening
Evening free in Arlington
Dine near your base in Arlington and keep the evening free to rest after the visit to Arlington National Cemetery.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How to get to Arlington and start the visit?

The Blue Line takes you to the cemetery station.

How many days to set aside for Arlington?

A long shift/half‑day is sufficient for the cemetery visit.

How to get around during your stay in Arlington?

The internal terrain has slopes, even when arriving by Metro.

Is Arlington another city of Washington?

Arlington is a county in Virginia, administratively separate from the District of Columbia; here it functions as a base for visiting the west bank of the Potomac.

Your trip to Arlington.