Useful Websites

The information below is intended assist in answering common questions students have about living in the US as well as to provide information about events and activities. Please note that FXUA does not endorse or claim an affiliation with any of the sites or companies listed below. This list has been compiled only as a resource for students.

Airport Service Options	Taxi Service Options
Ronald Reagan Washington National airport (WAS) –  Distance from FXUA- 22 miles For details: http://www.wmata.com Dulles international airport (IAD)-  Distance from FXUA- 13 miles For details: https://www.wmata.com Baltimore-Washington/Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI)  Distance from FXUA- 54 miles For details: http://www.wmata.com	Lyft: On-demand car service that allows you to request private drives through applications for iPhone and Android devices. It is very convenient, cheap and reliable. Uber– On-demand car service that allows you to request private drivers through applications for iPhone and Android devices. It is very convenient, cheap and reliable. Taxi Fare Finder – Estimates your taxi fare anywhere, anytime. Fairfax Red Top Cab– Hours: 24 hours a week Phone: (703)333-333 Fairfax Yellow Cab Hours: 24 hours a week Phone: (703) 534-1111
Bus Service	Social Security Card
Smartrip– You will need the card when taking buses and metros. Make sure you take one dollar bills with you, buses don’t have access to give you change. Where to get card: Online or mail, at select CVS/pharmacy, Giant Food and Safeway stores in the region that display the SmarTrip sign, Metro Sales Offices, SmarTrip® dispensers at Metrorail stations, and regional transit stores. Smart Trip Cards  How much does it cost: You can buy the Smartrip card for $2. Each trip costs around $1.75, which you need to charge to the Smartrip card in the bus machine. If you use the buses within 2 hours, you won’t be charged again. Phone Applications- Download Transit App, Next Bus, DC Metro and Bus on your smartphones whenever you need information on the schedules of public transportation. Local Bus Systems	How to obtain a Social Security card
Banks	Telephone Providers
Wells Fargo Bank of America BB&T PNC Chime United Bank	Verizon AT&T Sprint Cricket T-Mobile Fairfax
Driver’s License and Car Insurance	Apartment Amenities
Virginia DMV Practice Tests Applying for a Driver’s License Car Insurance Allstate Insurance Nationwide Insurance State Farm Progressive Liberty Mutual Geico	Cox Dominion Washington Gas Clements Worldwide