Mount Vernon Car & Limo Service from Washington, DC
Visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon with a private chauffeur from Washington, DC. We pick you up at your hotel, office or the airport, wait while you tour the estate, and drive you home or on to Old Town Alexandria.
Getting to Mount Vernon from Washington, DC
George Washington’s Mount Vernon is at 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway in Fairfax County, Virginia, on the Potomac River about 15 miles south of Washington, DC. The drive follows the George Washington Memorial Parkway past Reagan National Airport and through Old Town Alexandria, and usually takes 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic.
The estate is open 365 days a year. Check current hours and buy Mansion tour tickets in advance at mountvernon.org; the Mansion is seen by guided tour only.
Why go with a private chauffeur
- Door to door. Pickup at your hotel, home, office, Union Station or Reagan National, Dulles or BWI.
- Your chauffeur waits. With hourly service the car is there when you finish, so there is no parking or ride-hailing to arrange.
- Add stops freely. Combine the estate with the Distillery & Gristmill, lunch at the Mount Vernon Inn or dinner in Old Town Alexandria.
- Room for everyone. Sedans for two, SUVs for families, Sprinters and minibuses for school, corporate and tour groups.
A suggested half-day itinerary
- Pickup in DC or Northern Virginia and a scenic drive down the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
- Mount Vernon estate. Mount Vernon suggests about 20 minutes for the Mansion tour, an hour for the grounds and gardens, and an hour for the museum.
- Lunch at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant on the estate (reservations through OpenTable or 703-780-0011).
- Distillery & Gristmill, 2.7 miles from the estate’s main entrance, where Washington’s rye whiskey is made. Open April 1 to October 31.
- Old Town Alexandria for a waterfront walk or dinner on the way back.
- Drop-off at your hotel, home or the airport.
Most guests book 4 to 6 hours for this trip. Tell us your plans and we will suggest timing.
Vehicles and rates
Mount Vernon trips are billed by the hour from pickup to drop-off, at the rates on our fleet page.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Hourly rate | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S90 sedan | 3 | $89 | 2 hours |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 3 | $99 | 2 hours |
| Cadillac Escalade SUV | 6 | $105 | 2 hours |
| Mercedes Sprinter van | 13 | $129 | 3 hours |
| Mini coach | 28 | $190 | 4 hours |
Example: a 5-hour trip for a family of six in a Cadillac Escalade is 5 × $105 = $525, before any taxes, tolls or gratuity shown on your quote. Larger groups can book a 55-passenger motor coach; ask for a quote.
Groups and special occasions
We drive school and university groups, visiting delegations, corporate off-sites and family reunions to Mount Vernon. For groups we coordinate one pickup point, a set return time and, if you like, a stop in Old Town Alexandria. See group transportation and our private DC tours.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Mount Vernon from Washington, DC?
About 15 miles south of the city. The drive usually takes 30 to 45 minutes, longer at rush hour.
Will the chauffeur wait while we tour?
Yes. With hourly service your chauffeur waits nearby and picks you up when you are ready.
Can you pick us up at the airport on the way?
Yes. Reagan National is on the route between DC and Mount Vernon, and we also pick up at Dulles and BWI. See our booking and waiting-time policy.
Do you include tickets?
No. Buy estate and Mansion tour tickets directly from mountvernon.org; we take care of the transportation.