The next presidential inauguration takes place on January 20, 2029. Inauguration week combines the swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol, the parade route, and a full calendar of balls, receptions and state-society events. For groups traveling in from out of town, or moving between hotels and events, a charter bus keeps everyone together while streets close around them.
Who books inauguration transportation
- State delegations and state societies hosting events
- Associations, unions and advocacy groups bringing members to DC
- School and university groups attending the ceremony or parade
- Corporate and nonprofit hosts of receptions and balls
- Visiting officials and their staff
Planning around the security perimeter
Large parts of downtown and Capitol Hill are closed to vehicles during the ceremony and parade, and the exact boundaries are published by the authorities closer to the date. In practice, that means groups are dropped at a staging point outside the perimeter and walk to security screening. We plan drop-off and pickup points around the official closure maps once they are released, and agree a fixed return meeting point with your group lead.
A typical inauguration day plan
- Early-morning departure from the hotel or a regional pickup point
- Drop-off at a staging location outside the closed area
- Coach holds at an agreed location during the ceremony and parade
- Pickup at a pre-agreed time and place, then evening transfers to balls or receptions
Ball and reception transfers
Evening events are spread across hotels and venues throughout DC. Shuttle loops between your hotel and the event, timed around arrival windows, reduce the evening rideshare scramble for guests in formal wear.
Frequently asked questions
When should we book inauguration transportation?
As soon as you know your group is going. Hotel rooms and vehicles across the region book up well before inauguration week.
Can a bus drop us at the National Mall or the Capitol?
Not usually on the day. Most of the area is inside the security perimeter, so groups are dropped at a staging point and walk to screening. We plan around the official closure maps.
Can you handle a multi-day inauguration program?
Yes. Send your full schedule using the proposal request and we will quote the whole week.