Flight
Dulles Airport is about 30-35 min drive time to Fort Myer Base (excluding additional time to go through the security check) and about 30 min to Manassas.
Flight
Reagan Airport is about 15-20 min drive time to Fort Myer Base (excluding additional time to go through Base security) and about an hour (+/- with traffic) from Manassas.
Train
About 30min drive time away from Fort Myer and about 1 hr 15 min from Manassas.
Train
The Metro is easy to get into/around D.C., but only goes so far west (Vienna). Use the WMATA (Metro) app and/or Google Maps & the "Public Transport" option to plan. There are stations at both Dulles and Reagan Airports which take you to Arlington Cemetery, the closest to the wedding location. Caution: the Cemetery does not grant you access to Fort Myer Base. See our FAQ's for details.
Travel Note
See our FAQs for access to Fort Myer base. Uber/Lyft are readily available in the Arlington / DC area, just be sure to coordinate a ride onto/off base as well. If you rent a car, try to get the E-Z Pass "Flex," especially if you plan to carpool with 3+ people. This will allow you to use the express lanes on the local highways and not have to pay the tolls.
Hotel
This is our personal hotel recommendation as it is a 5 minute drive from the reception site, 20 minutes from Dulles Airport, and one of the most renovated in the Manassas area.
Travel Note
There are plenty of other big name hotels in the area (Hilton's, Marriott's, etc.). Just keep in mind while booking, especially the closer you get to D.C., that there may be a (steep) parking cost if you have a vehicle.
Hotel
This hotel is located on Fort Myer base. This is a bed-and-breakfast style hotel (used to be the Old Guard Officers' Quarters). They have a full breakfast, as well as a shuttle (M-F 8-4pm, S&S 8-2pm; anywhere on Base + Rosslyn Metro Station + Reagan Airport (with 24hr+ notice)). If you want to come in the night prior and not have to drive to the ceremony site, this is an option (but...is about a 45min-1hr drive from the reception). Room rates are a little over $200/night. There is no parking fee at this hotel so keep that in mind when comparing. They do have a Military Retiree Discount. We have a room block until 12/2/2025, under the group name of "Crowley-Griffing Wedding."
Hotel
This is the closest off-base hotel. If you want to come in the night prior and not have to drive to the ceremony site, this is an option (but...is about a 45min-1hr drive from the reception). Most hotels do have shuttles to the nearby airports (but double-check!).
Travel Note
AirBnB is always an option if you are looking for a non-hotel place to stay! If staying in Arlington or DC, keep in mind parking options.