Party Buses Washington makes it easy to rent a bus in Arlington for any group occasion — from a corporate shuttle loop between Rosslyn hotels and the Pentagon City Metro corridor to a bachelorette night through Crystal City and Clarendon. Book 14-passenger Sprinter limos, 15- to 50-passenger party buses, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, and 40- to 56-passenger charter buses with an all-inclusive quote in minutes. Call 305-423-0045 today!
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Party Buses Washington has been coordinating group transportation across the D.C. metro region since 2011 — and Arlington is one of the most frequent destinations on our schedule. Whether your group is catching a Washington Capitals game at Capital One Arena across the river, shuttling convention attendees between Pentagon City hotels and the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, or navigating the Clarendon bar circuit on a Saturday night, we handle the routing so you focus on the occasion.
Our 24/7 reservation team is one call away, pricing is all-inclusive and delivered online in under 30 seconds, and you never pay for seats you do not actually need. We offer a wide range of vehicles so a 14-person bridal party gets the right-sized Sprinter limo and a 55-person corporate group gets the right-sized charter bus. Since 2011, thousands of groups across Northern Virginia have booked through us for weddings, school trips, prom nights, sporting events, and more — one call, one vehicle, one flat rate, and the I-66 crawl becomes someone else's problem.
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Our fleet covers every group size rolling through Arlington: 14-passenger Sprinter limos for bridal parties and VIP transfers, 15- to 50-passenger party buses for celebration nights in Clarendon and Ballston, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses for school field trips and corporate hops, and 40- to 56-passenger charter buses for large conventions and stadium runs.
Party buses in our Arlington fleet come loaded with a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating — perfect for a Clarendon bar crawl or a birthday night that ends at the rooftops in Rosslyn. Sprinter limos offer premium leather, USB charging at every seat, and tinted privacy windows for smaller group transfers.
Full-size charter buses include reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage, WiFi, power outlets, an onboard restroom, and undercarriage luggage bays — ideal for convention baggage, field trip gear, or a group flying out of Reagan National (DCA) with checked bags in tow. ADA-accessible vehicles are always available; just mention your needs when you book.
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Party Buses Washington provides all-inclusive pricing online in under 30 seconds — you know the exact number before you ever book. Arlington party bus and charter bus rental rates: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day.
Pricing shifts with vehicle type, mileage, and the time of year — Cherry Blossom Festival weekends in late March and April, and prom season in May, consistently push rates higher as area vehicle supply tightens. No hidden costs, no surprises. Call 305-423-0045 any time for a free, personalized quote, or use our online tool for instant results!
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $170 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $187 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $312+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $113 – $246+ | $147 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $158 – $327+ | $162 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| Rates vary by trip length, travel dates, passenger count, amenities, and availability. Use our online quote form or call 305-423-0045 for exact pricing. | |||
Arlington sits at the intersection of three of the region's most congested traffic corridors — I-66, I-395, and Route 50 — and on any given Friday evening, the stretch between Rosslyn and the 14th Street Bridge backs up for a reason locals know all too well. Coordinating a group of 20 or 30 people across Northern Virginia by carpool means someone misses the pregame, someone else can't find parking at Pentagon Row, and at least one person spends the night nursing a rideshare surge charge home from Clarendon.
Party Buses Washington is built for exactly this kind of group logistics. You get a single vehicle on a single itinerary, all-inclusive pricing with no surprise add-ons, and a 24/7/365 reservation team ready to help you build the right plan. We serve all of Northern Virginia — Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, McLean — and cross the river into D.C. constantly for stadium runs, concert pickups, and convention shuttles.
ADA-accessible vehicles are always available on request. We match every group to the right vehicle size, so you never overpay for empty seats. Give us a call at 305-423-0045 and get a no-obligation quote in under a minute!
Party Buses Washington coordinates group transportation for every kind of occasion across the Arlington area and the wider D.C. metro. Whatever brings your group together — airports, arenas, weddings, prom nights, corporate shuttles, bar crawls — we have a vehicle and a plan ready. Call 305-423-0045 to get started today!
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (1 Aviation Circle, Arlington, VA 22202) sits just three miles from downtown Arlington — in theory a quick trip, but the George Washington Memorial Parkway and the short-stack of airport approach roads back up fast during morning and evening peaks, and rideshares in the commercial pickup area stack up during high-traffic windows. For groups arriving at DCA, charter bus pickups use the Ground Transportation area on the lower level of Terminal B/C, and commercial vehicles must wait in the designated holding lot until the coordinator calls the bus forward. Have your whole group through baggage claim and assembled at the curb before placing that call — DCA enforces commercial dwell times strictly.
For groups flying into Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Chantilly, the 26-mile drive back to Arlington on the Dulles Toll Road (Route 267) can hit 45 to 60 minutes in heavy traffic, and Dulles is not served by Metrorail — a private Arlington airport shuttle bus rental is the straightforward answer for corporate arrivals and convention groups needing a direct hotel-to-terminal transfer. Call 305-423-0045 for a free airport transfer quote!
The Clarendon-Ballston corridor is one of Northern Virginia's most popular nightlife strips, and an Arlington bachelorette party bus rental turns a multi-bar night into a coordinated, stress-free celebration instead of a logistical scramble. Hit Spider Kelly's (3181 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201), Chadwicks (3205 Wilson Blvd), or Circa (4001 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206) in Shirlington before the group heads across the river to Georgetown or Dupont Circle — the bus keeps everyone together across the county line and back, and there is no drawing straws for the designated driver on the way home.
Our 15- to 50-passenger party buses come with a built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound — so the celebration starts the moment everyone boards, not the moment you find parking on Wilson Boulevard at 10 p.m. on a Friday. Call 305-423-0045 to plan your celebration route!
An Arlington party bus rental for a milestone birthday, Sweet 16, or quinceañera makes the arrival as memorable as the event itself. Pre-load a custom playlist, coordinate colors, and book white, black, or silver vehicles to match the theme — our fleet can accommodate it. Whether the celebration is heading to a reception at The Westin Arlington Gateway (801 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22203), a dinner reservation in Georgetown, or a venue in nearby McLean, the group travels together and arrives exactly on time.
For adult milestone birthdays that start in Clarendon and end at a D.C. rooftop, a party bus means no one is left hunting for street parking in Adams Morgan at midnight or waiting 20 minutes for a rideshare that's three streets over. Call 305-423-0045 any time to plan your Arlington birthday celebration!
Arlington sits within 20 minutes of some of the region's best concert venues, and every one of them comes with a parking story that experienced concertgoers know by heart. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (1551 Trap Rd, Vienna, VA 22182) draws tens of thousands every summer, and the two-lane roads through Fairfax County around the Filene Center back up an hour before showtime — rideshare surge pricing on the way home from Wolf Trap after a sold-out night is genuinely brutal. An Arlington concert bus rental drops your group at the shuttle transfer point and picks everyone up at a pre-arranged time, so the post-show I-495 grind is someone else's problem.
Capital One Arena (601 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004) across the river hosts arena-scale touring artists year-round. A minibus covers the 4-mile run from Rosslyn or Courthouse in about 10 minutes in off-peak traffic — and parking in Penn Quarter on a concert night costs $25 to $40 in nearby garages. Your group rides over together and rides home the same way.
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Arlington is home to one of the densest concentrations of defense contractors, federal agencies, and consulting firms in the country — and corporate group transportation here runs the full spectrum from Pentagon conference shuttles to government contractor off-sites in Tysons Corner. The office corridors along the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor (the stretch of I-66 frontage from Rosslyn Metro through Ballston) see heavy group transportation demand every time a major conference or leadership summit lands at a Crystal City or Pentagon City hotel.
A charter bus handles the shuttle loop between the Crystal Gateway Marriott (1700 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202) and the Walter E. Washington Convention Center (801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, DC 20001) without anyone worrying about the 14th Street Bridge backup. WiFi and power outlets keep your team productive on the 20-minute ride, and there is no scrambling for parking or coordinating who drove. Call 305-423-0045 to set up a corporate shuttle plan!
Arlington's calendar fills quickly with regional gatherings that turn local roads into parking nightmares. The Arlington County Fair in August draws tens of thousands to Thomas Jefferson Community Center (3501 2nd St S, Arlington, VA 22204) and has no dedicated event parking — street spaces within three blocks fill up within an hour of opening. A private charter bus drops your group at the fairgrounds entrance and the bus waits nearby, so no one is circling Columbia Pike looking for a spot.
For family reunions hitting multiple stops in a single day — Iwo Jima Memorial (1 Marshall Dr, Arlington, VA 22209), lunch in Rosslyn, and an afternoon at Theodore Roosevelt Island — one charter bus keeps 40 people on schedule without a five-car caravan trying to stay together on the GW Parkway. Call 305-423-0045 to build your custom Arlington event plan!
Prom season across Arlington and the Northern Virginia metro runs April through late May, with Washington-Lee, Yorktown, and Wakefield high schools all scheduling within a compressed window. Demand for party buses and minibuses spikes across the entire region during this stretch, and vehicles book out early. For prom: book by December or expect premium pricing and limited availability by spring.
A typical 6-hour prom rental — school pickup, a photo stop at the National Mall or Roosevelt Island, venue drop-off at a hotel ballroom in Crystal City, and an after-party return — costs $1,800–$2,200 all-inclusive when reserved 4–6 months out, but $2,800–$3,500 or more if you wait until March. Party Buses Washington works with parent committees and student groups across Arlington County to coordinate prom transportation that fits the timeline and the budget. Call 305-423-0045 today to lock in your date!
Arlington County Public Schools run field trips and school event transportation constantly throughout the academic year, and the destinations — the National Zoo (3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008), the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (600 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560), and the National Museum of Natural History (10th St and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560) — all sit across the Potomac, where school bus parking on the National Mall requires advance coordination with the National Park Service.
Private charter buses offer overhead storage for backpacks and lunch coolers, climate control, and TV monitors to keep students occupied on the trip back. For longer drives to sites like Shenandoah National Park or Colonial Williamsburg, select vehicles include onboard restrooms so the itinerary stays on schedule. ADA-accessible buses are always available — just flag the need when you book.
Call 305-423-0045 to arrange school field trip transportation!
Washington Commanders games at Northwest Stadium (formerly FedExField, 1600 FedEx Way, Landover, MD 20785) pull massive crowds from across Northern Virginia, and the post-game crawl back to Arlington on the Capital Beltway (I-495) or via Route 50 through Landover can run 75 minutes or more. The stadium rideshare lot sits a long walk from the gates, and tailgating without a designated driver means someone in the group doesn't drink. An Arlington charter bus rental keeps the whole crew together, handles the parking logistics, and puts everyone back in Crystal City when the final whistle blows.
For Capitals and Wizards games at Capital One Arena (601 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004), a minibus makes the 4-mile cross-river run from Rosslyn in minutes and drops your group steps from the F Street entrance — no circling Penn Quarter for $35 garage parking. Review the official Capital One Arena parking page for current drop-off protocols. Call 305-423-0045 to book your game-day bus!
Arlington and the Northern Virginia suburbs are packed with wedding venues that rarely offer enough parking for a full guest list — and getting out-of-town guests from D.C. hotel blocks to a reception in McLean or Falls Church on a Saturday evening is exactly the kind of coordination that unravels without a plan. A wedding shuttle in Arlington ensures your guests make it from the ceremony to the reception to the hotel without navigating the I-66 on-ramp in formalwear.
Popular reception venues like The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City (1250 South Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202) and Hilton Arlington (950 N Stafford St, Arlington, VA 22203) sit well within our shuttle loop range, and a 14-passenger Sprinter limo handles bridal party pickups with the right level of style. Because Party Buses Washington has been coordinating group transportation since 2011, your wedding timeline stays tight with staged departures and a single point of contact from first quote to final drop-off. Call 305-423-0045 for a free wedding transportation quote!
Northern Virginia wine country sits just 45 to 60 minutes from Arlington, and the stretch of Route 7 through Leesburg toward Loudoun County puts a dozen well-regarded wineries within easy reach of a single-day itinerary. Breaux Vineyards (36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln, Purcellville, VA 20132), Chrysalis Vineyards (39025 John Mosby Hwy, Middleburg, VA 20117), and Boxwood Estate Winery (2042 Burrland Ln, Middleburg, VA 20117) are all regularly on Arlington wine tour itineraries — and driving yourself between them after three tastings is not a plan anyone should make.
An Arlington party bus rental keeps the group together across every stop with no designated driver, no splitting into multiple cars, and no hunting for parking at a winery with a gravel lot shared by 200 people. For a Clarendon pub crawl closer to home, the bus waits nearby between stops. Call 305-423-0045 for a free quote!
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Party Buses Washington serves Arlington and the entire D.C. metro region — and our fleet covers the whole area. Whether you need a bus in Alexandria, a minibus in Silver Spring, transportation in Rockville, or a charter bus from Germantown, we have the right vehicle for your group. Call 305-423-0045 to get moving today!
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Party Buses Washington proudly serves Arlington, Virginia and every nearby community across Metro Washington. If you don't see your city listed, call us at 305-423-0045 — we go anywhere your group needs to roll!
Booked the bus for a spontaneous girls' night and it turned an ordinary evening into something special. We didn't have to think about anything except having fun, and the ride around Arlington was smooth and full of laughs. The whole booking process took five minutes and the price was clear from the start. Honestly the easiest way to get a group out together.
Yasmin E.
Roderick P.
Used them for a big family outing and everything was handled with care from the first call. The bus was clean and comfortable, there was room for all of us, and the timing was exactly what we agreed on. It made wrangling a big group across town so much simpler. No complaints at all, just a smooth experience the whole way through.
Anais G.
We hired the bus for a reunion of old friends and it was the perfect way to spend the day together. The atmosphere inside was warm and fun, and not having to drive meant everyone could just relax and catch up. Booking was straightforward and the company kept us updated. It made the reunion feel like a real event instead of just dinner somewhere.
Demetrius B.
Got the bus for a celebration around Arlington and it exceeded what I expected. The sound system was great, there was plenty of space to move around, and the whole night felt elevated. The booking was clear with no surprises, and the pickup was right on time. Everyone in the group thanked me for setting it up. Will absolutely use them again soon.
Arlington party bus and charter bus rental prices depend on vehicle size, the date, and how long you need the bus. As a guide: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. The fastest route to an accurate number is a quick call to 305-423-0045 — we deliver all-inclusive pricing in under 30 seconds with no hidden costs.
At Reagan National Airport (1 Aviation Circle, Arlington, VA 22202), commercial charter bus pickups operate from the Ground Transportation area on the lower level of Terminal B/C. The bus waits in the designated commercial holding lot until your group coordinator calls it forward — which means everyone should be through baggage claim, assembled, and at the designated curb before placing that call. DCA enforces commercial vehicle dwell times closely, and a 10-minute delay at the carousel can create a missed window.
Once your group is together with luggage, one call brings the bus around. We highly recommend reviewing the official DCA ground transportation page before you land to confirm current commercial vehicle procedures.
The Arlington and Northern Virginia market tightens fastest during three windows: prom season (late April through late May), when high schools across Arlington County and Fairfax County all schedule within a six-week span; National Cherry Blossom Festival (late March through mid-April), when D.C. draws millions of visitors and the entire metro vehicle pool shrinks fast; and fall wedding season (September and October), which layers on top of Washington Commanders home games at Northwest Stadium. For any event in these windows, booking 4–6 months ahead is the practical minimum. For peak prom dates, December booking is strongly recommended.
Yes — and it does constantly. The most common cross-river runs are Arlington to Capital One Arena (Penn Quarter), Arlington to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and Arlington hotels to National Mall museums for school field trips. The 14th Street Bridge, Key Bridge, and Theodore Roosevelt Bridge all accommodate commercial charter buses.
Drop-off logistics vary by venue, and the D.C. Metropolitan Police manage traffic plans around major events — we confirm the current approach for your specific date and destination when you book.
For the classic Wilson Boulevard and Clarendon Boulevard circuit, a 15- to 25-passenger party bus is the right fit — maneuverable enough for the tight turns off Clarendon Boulevard, large enough to keep a real celebration group together, and equipped with the bar, sound system, and LED lighting that turns the drive between stops into part of the night. The bus waits within walking distance of each venue while your group is inside, then pulls up when you're ready to move. No parking garage, no surge pricing, no one stuck holding the car keys while everyone else is at the bar.
For most Arlington events outside peak season, two to four weeks of lead time is workable — but the earlier you call, the better your options. For prom, book by December. For Cherry Blossom Festival weekends, book in January or February at the latest.
For fall wedding season, six months ahead gives you the best vehicle selection and pricing. For Washington Commanders playoff runs or major concerts at Wolf Trap during summer peak, call the moment your tickets are confirmed. Lock in your date at 305-423-0045!
Arlington puts your group within easy reach of some of the most visited destinations in the D.C. metro — from the National Mall and the Pentagon to Clarendon nightlife and Loudoun County wine country. Here are six of the most popular party bus destinations we serve for Arlington groups.
Capital One Arena (601 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004, phone: (202) 628-3200) is home to the Washington Capitals and the Washington Wizards and draws 20,000-seat crowds for arena-scale concerts from Taylor Swift to Harry Styles. On game and concert nights, Penn Quarter garage rates hit $30–$40 and the nearest rideshare pickup zone backs up on 6th and F Streets after the final buzzer. Charter buses drop off on F Street at the arena's main entrance and the designated commercial vehicle approach on 6th Street NW.
The Metro's Gallery Pl-Chinatown station sits below the arena, but for a group of 20 or more coming from Rosslyn or Pentagon City, one bus beats 20 separate Metro trips every time. Visit the official arena directions page to confirm current drop-off procedures before your event.
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (1551 Trap Rd, Vienna, VA 22182, phone: (703) 255-1900) is the only national park in the country dedicated to performing arts, and its 7,000-seat Filene Center hosts some of the biggest outdoor concert lineups in the region every summer from May through September. The surrounding roads — Route 7, Trap Road, and the Wolf Trap access drive — funnel into a single choke point at showtime, and post-concert rideshare surge on a sold-out Saturday night regularly hits 2–3x normal rates. Charter buses stage in the designated oversized vehicle lot on the west side of the property.
The 11-mile drive from Rosslyn takes 20 minutes off-peak and 50 minutes if you leave at intermission with everyone else. Going by bus means your group leaves together and arrives at a fixed time — no hunting for your Uber in a dark parking field at midnight. Check the Wolf Trap directions and parking page for current lot and access details.
Northwest Stadium (formerly FedExField, now Northwest Stadium — 1600 FedEx Way, Landover, MD 20785, phone: (301) 276-6000) holds 67,000 fans and sits 14 miles northeast of Arlington via I-495 or Route 50 — a drive that routinely stretches to 60–90 minutes post-game as the Capital Beltway clogs in both directions. The stadium's charter bus and coach parking is on the east side of the property; all parking requires pre-purchased passes sold through the team's official site, none at the gate. The closest rideshare pickup zone is a significant walk from the east gate.
For a tailgating group coming from Arlington with coolers, folding chairs, and a full crew, one charter bus with undercarriage bays solves the logistics that a caravan of four cars never quite manages. Confirm current parking pass procedures and lot assignments at the Washington Commanders stadium page before your visit.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (1 Aviation Circle, Arlington, VA 22202, phone: (703) 417-8000) handles more than 25 million passengers annually and is the closest major airport to Arlington — literally within Arlington County limits. Despite the proximity, the GW Memorial Parkway approach and the short terminal loop create commercial vehicle coordination that rewards planning. Charter buses wait in the commercial holding area and are called forward to the Terminal B/C lower-level Ground Transportation curb once the group is assembled.
For corporate travel groups, conventions flying in, and destination wedding parties landing at DCA, one coordinated pickup is far cleaner than a fleet of rideshares competing for the same commercial lane at peak hour. Review the official DCA ground transportation page for current staging and pickup procedures.
The Pentagon Memorial (1 Rotary Rd, Arlington, VA 22202) and the adjacent Air Force Memorial (1 Air Force Memorial Dr, Arlington, VA 22204, phone: (703) 979-0674) are two of the most visited commemorative sites in the D.C. metro and sit within a mile of each other in South Arlington. Bus access to both requires routing through Pentagon security perimeter roads, and public parking at the Pentagon Memorial is extremely limited — most group visitors are directed to park at the Pentagon City Metro garage and walk the quarter mile, or to drop off at the commercial vehicle turnout on the access road and walk in together. A coordinated charter bus drop keeps the group together and avoids the confusion of self-driving groups trying to navigate the Pentagon's controlled-access road network for the first time.
Educational and student groups should contact the Pentagon Memorial Fund in advance to coordinate group access logistics.
The Marine Corps War Memorial (1 Marshall Dr, Arlington, VA 22209), commonly known as the Iwo Jima Memorial, is one of Arlington's most iconic landmarks and offers one of the best unobstructed views of the D.C. skyline from across the Potomac. It sits within a half-mile of the Netherlands Carillon and the north end of the Arlington National Cemetery grounds, making it a natural multi-stop anchor for Arlington sightseeing itineraries. Parking at the memorial is limited to the small gravel lot on Marshall Drive, which fills quickly on weekend mornings and during peak visitor season from April through October.
Charter buses and oversized vehicles typically pull up to the adjacent pull-through and drop passengers at the path entrance. The proximity to Rosslyn Metro makes this an easy combined transit-and-bus itinerary for groups staying in D.C. hotels — your bus picks up at the hotel, runs the Arlington loop, and returns without anyone navigating the Memorial Bridge roundabout on their own.