GROUND TRANSPORTATION & PARKING

AGA’s 3^rd Annual National Leadership Conference will take place at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade center, located at located at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, in Washington, D.C.

Attendees can rely on the area's taxi and shuttle services and Metrorail for getting to the conference.  Please refer to the information below when planning your travel to Washington.
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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

By Metro: Upon arriving at the airport, follow signs to the Reagan National Airport Metro Station, which is adjacent to Terminals B and C.  A shuttle bus runs between the Metro station and Terminal A, where Alaska Airlines, ATA, Midway Air Lines and Northwest Airlines continue to operate.  From the Metro take you can board either the Blue or Yellow line train to get to the hotel.

Blue Line – From the Metro take the Blue in the direction of Addison Road. This train will take you to the JW Marriott Hotel (Metro Center Station) or to the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center (Federal Triangle Station).

Yellow Line – From the Metro take the Yellow in the direction of Mt. Vernon Square-Convention Center. Get off at the L’Enfant Plaza Station and transfer to the Blue (Franconia/Springfield) or Orange Line (Vienna). This train will take you to the JW Marriott Hotel (Metro Center Station) or to the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center (Federal Triangle Station).

By Taxi: Taxicabs are available at the exits of each terminal. A ride from the airport to the hotel takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes, depending on time of day and traffic, and costs approximately $14.

By Bus: Super Shuttle offers service from DCA to downtown Washington for a cost of $10 one-way.  However, this is a shared-ride van service, so the shuttle may make several stops before reaching your final destination.  When flying into Reagan National we suggest traveling by cab or by Metro.
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Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

By Metro: The Washington Flyer Coach provides a convenient link between Washington Dulles International Airport and the West Falls Church Metro station.  To travel using this service, purchase a ticket ($8 one way; $18 round trip) from the Ground Transportation Center's ticket counter located inside the vestibule of door 4 on the arrivals level. For your return home, please note that there are no ticketing facilities located at the West Falls Church Metro Station– passengers boarding there without a ticket must purchase their tickets upon arrival at the Airport.
 
When you arrive at the West Falls Church Metro station, purchase a Metrorail fare card and take the Orange line in the direction of New Carrollton. This train will take you to the JW Marriott Hotel (Metro Center Station) or to the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center (Federal Triangle Station).

By Taxi: Taxicabs are available at the exits of each terminal. Taxi service from the airport to downtown D.C. is approximately $45.
 
By Bus: Super Shuttle provides inexpensive ($21 one-way) door-to-door service from the airport to downtown Washington.  This is a shared-ride van service, so the shuttle may make several stops before reaching your final destination.  Go to the Ground Transportation desk in the baggage claim area to purchase a ticket.  You Call 800.258.3826 or go to www.supershuttle.com for reservations or more information.

Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)

By Train: Amtrak and MARC trains provide service to the BWI Rail Station, where free shuttles serve the airport terminal. From the BWI Rail Station, take the train to Washington’s Union Station.  At Union Station, take Metro’s Red Line towards Shady Grove. This train will take you to the JW Marriott Hotel (Metro Center Station); you can also transfer to the Orange or Blue line and go one stop to the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center (Federal Triangle Station).

By Taxi: Taxicabs are available just outside of the baggage claim area of the Lower Level of the BWI Airport Terminal.  Taxi service from the airport to downtown D.C. is approximately $60.

By Bus: Super Shuttle provides inexpensive ($31 one-way) door-to-door service from the airport to downtown Washington.  This is a shared-ride van service, so the shuttle may make several stops before reaching your final destination.  Go to the Ground Transportation desk in the baggage claim area to purchase a ticket.  You Call 800.258.3826 or go to www.supershuttle.com  for reservations or more information.

Parking

Parking is available at the JW Marriott Hotel for $25 per day.  Unlimited in/out privileges are available for hotel guests only. If you are not a guest at the hotel, you will be charged for each time you enter and exit the garage.