Transportation

Air and Rail Transportation

The convention center and nearby hotels are located downtown. The Metrorail stop for the convention center is Mt Vernon Square 7th Street-Convention Center on the Yellow and Green lines. Travelers should consult the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for more bus and rail information.

Washington, DC is serviced by three airports. Almost all major domestic and international airlines can be found at one of the three airports below:

Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Located approximately 26 miles west of DC
(35 - 45 minutes)
Taxi: approximately $50 to downtown DC
Shared transportation: Super Shuttle
For $9.00, travelers can take the Washington Flyer Coach bus to the West Falls Church Metro station (Orange line). Buses run every 30 minutes.
For more info visit: metwashairports.com/dulles/dulles.htm

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

Located approximately 4 miles south of DC (10 - 15 minutes)
Taxi: approximately $15 to downtown DC
Shared transportation: Super Shuttle
Reagan National Airport has its own Metro station on the Yellow and Blue lines.
For more info visit: metwashairports.com/reagan/reagan.htm

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (BWI)

Located approximately 30 miles north of DC
(40 - 50 minutes)
Taxi: approximately $75 to downtown DC
Shared transportation: Super Shuttle
Travelers can take the BWI Express Bus to the Greenbelt Metro station for $3. Buses run every 40 minutes.
Travelers can also take the MARC Train from the BWI Rail Station to Union Station in Washington and then board Metrorail.
For more info visit: bwiairport.com

See what travel discounts are available for AAAS attendees.

Union Station

Located in DC
(10 minutes from Convention Center)
Taxi: approximately $4 to the Convention Center

See what travel discounts are available for AAAS attendees.

Getting around DC

View a list of local businesses that are offering discounts to Annual Meeting attendees who show their badges.

Metro

Metrorail and Metrobus are among the safest, cleanest, and most efficient ways to get around Washington, DC. For a comprehensive map of our Metrorail subway system and hours of operation go to www.wmata.com.

Due to maintenance work, from 10 p.m. Friday, 18 February to closing on Monday, 21 February, Metro will operate free shuttle buses between the Metro Center, Federal Triangle, Smithsonian, and L'Enfant Plaza Metrorail stations. Read more information from Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).

Useful links for using the Metro:

• An interactive map of the system

• The WMATA Trip Planner, which gives directions to your destination using subway and bus

• StationMasters® Guide to neighborhoods near Metro stations, a clickable map

DC Circulator

Another easy and economical way to get around our city is by riding the DC Circulator. The buses connect downtown with Georgetown, Union Station, and the National Mall for just $1 per ride. Circulator buses are comfortable and stylish, with low floors, big windows, and multiple doors for easy on-and-off service. Visit dccirculator.com to view route maps and to learn more.

Taxi

DC has recently transitioned from a zone taxi fare system to a standard meter system. The base rate is $3.00, plus 25 cents for every 1/6th of a mile and for every minute stopped in traffic or traveled under 10 miles per hour. Surcharges for additional passengers and rush hour travel also apply. The maximum fare for all trips within the District is $19.

Average taxi fares from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center to some of the more popular areas of the city:

• Georgetown - $8.00
• National Mall - $6.00
• U.S. Capitol - $5.00
• National Zoo - $8.00

To obtain average taxi fares from any DC location go to dctaxi.dc.gov.