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2010 Spring Meeting Transportation Info

Directions to the Hyatt Regency Washington

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: (202) 737-1234; Fax: (202) 737-5773

From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Reagan National Airport is located approximately 20 minutes from the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.

Taxis
Taxicabs are available at the exits of each terminal. Dispatchers are available at the exits to assist passengers. The estimated fare from Reagan National Airport to Capitol Hill is $16.00.

SuperShuttle
For SuperShuttle reservations and fare information, call (800) BLUE VAN (258-3826) or visit supershuttle.com. Upon arrival at the airport, proceed to the outside curb and contact the SuperShuttle representative. After hours, call (800) 258-3826 and press 1 for dispatch or 2 for reservations, which will transfer you to dispatch. One-way fare is $14 for the first person and $10 for each additional person, up to seven.

Public Transportation
From the airport, take the Blue or Yellow Metrorail subway line. 
From the Blue line, transfer to the Red line at Metro Center Station; from the Yellow line, transfer to the Red line at Gallery Plaza/Chinatown Station.

Get off the Red line at Union Station and walk three blocks west to the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill (see below for directions from Union Station). Fare is approximately $2.15. Travel time is approximately 30 minutes. For Metrorail information, call (202) 637-7000; TTY (202) 638-3780.

From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Dulles Airport is located approximately 60 to 90 minutes from the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.

Taxis
Washington Flyer Taxi: Dispatchers are on duty 24 hours a day at the Taxi Passengers area on the lower level of the Main Terminal. Approximate fare to the hotel is $61.

SuperShuttle
For SuperShuttle reservations and fare information, call (800) BLUE VAN (258-3826) or visit supershuttle.com. Upon arrival claim your luggage and proceed down the ramps located near either of the escalators toward Ground Transportation/Shared Ride Vans. SuperShuttle ticket counters are located on the lower level, just before the exit. Fare to hotel is approximately $29 for the first person and $10 for each additional passenger, up to seven.

Public Transportation
Follow the signs to the Washington Flyer Coach Service ticket counter located at Arrivals Door no. 4 in the Main Terminal. The buses depart approximately every 30 minutes, and regular announcements are made giving the exact departure times. The Washington Flyer Coach Service will take you to West Falls Church Metro Station (the closest station to Dulles airport). One-way trips between Dulles Airport and the West Falls Church Metro Station cost $10 one-way or $18 round-trip and take approximately 20-30 minutes depending on traffic and weather conditions.

At the West Falls Church Metro stop, board the Orange line headed towards New Carrollton. Transfer at Metro Center rail station from the Orange line to the Red line bound for Silver Spring. Get off the Red line at Union Station and walk three blocks west to the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill (see below for directions from Union Station). Metro fare is approximately $3.45. Travel time on the metro is approximately 40 minutes. For Metrorail information, call (202) 637-7000; TTY (202) 638-3780.

From Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)

Baltimore/Washington International Airport is located approximately 90 minutes from the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.

Taxis
The BWI taxi stand is located just outside of the baggage claim area of the Lower Level of the BWI Airport Terminal. The estimated fare from BWI to Washington, D.C. is $90. For more information, call (410) 859-1100.

SuperShuttle
For SuperShuttle reservations and fare information, call (800) BLUE VAN (258-3826) or visit supershuttle.com. Upon arrival at the airport, proceed to the outside curb and contact the SuperShuttle representative. After hours, call (800) 258-3826 and press 1 for dispatch or 2 for reservations, which will transfer you to dispatch. Fare to the hotel is $37 for the first person and $12 for each additional passenger, up to ten.

Public Transportation
Follow signs at airport to the MARC Train (subway). Take the MARC-Penn line south to Union Station. From the station walk three blocks west to the hotel (see below for directions from Union Station). Fare is approximately $6. Operates Monday through Friday only.

From Union Station

Exit Union Station and turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue. Walk one block down Massachusetts Avenue to North Capitol Street. Turn left on North Capitol and walk one block to E Street, NW. Turn right on E Street and walk one block to New Jersey Avenue, NW. Turn left on New Jersey Avenue, cross the street, and walk half a block to the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, located at 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW.

Rental Cars

Visit Comparison Travel for rental car specials and discounts.

Alamo (800) 462-5266 
Avis (800) 230-4898 
Budget (800) 527-0700 
Dollar (800) 800-3665 
Enterprise (800) 261-7331 
Hertz (800) 654-3131 
National (800) 222-9058 
Thrifty (800) 847-4389

Driving to the Hotel

If you are driving to the hotel, please visit this map for directions.

The Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill offers indoor valet parking only, for approximately $41 per night, with in & out privileges.

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