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Wharf Water Taxi to Georgetown

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Photo of Wharf Transit Pier

A water taxi serves the Wharf at the Transit Pier, which also includes a mini-golf course in the summer and a skating rink in the winter. The taxi is operated by City Cruises, a national tour boat company. Routes connect the Wharf upsrtream to Washington Harbour in Georgetown, and downstream to Old Town Alexandria and National Harbor. Dropoff point for the water taxi at the Wharf is at 950 Maine Avenue in D.C.; the pier is at 950 Wharf St. Weekday fare for the one-way trip to Georgetown is $22 for an adult and $35 for a round-trip.

City Cruises expanded its water taxi service for the summer of 2023. Additional water taxis in the Washington include:

Water taxis generally run from early afternoon to evening hours. Tickets range from $18 to $22 for one-way up to $44 for round trips.

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City Cruises
950 Wharf Street S.W.
Washington DC 20024
877-511-2628
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