How to reach Washington D.C.

BY AIR:

Washington, D.C. is easily accessible with three major airports—Reagan National (DCA), Dulles International (IAD), and Baltimore/Washington International (BWI). Together they offer extensive domestic and international flight options, with fast, convenient transportation into the city.

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Reagan National (DCA)

• Closest airport to downtown D.C., about 10 minutes by car or Metro

• Served primarily by domestic flights

• Directly connected via the Blue and Yellow

• Metro lines

• Uber, Lyft and Taxi available onsite

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Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

• Major international gateway, about 26 miles west of D.C.

• Offers extensive international and domestic flight options

• Connected to downtown via the Silver Line Metro

• Uber, Lyft and Taxi available onsite

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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
• Located about 30–40 minutes from D.C. by car

• Often a good option for affordable flights
• Connected to D.C. via MARC train, Amtrak, and shuttles
• Uber, Lyft and Taxi available onsite

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BY TRAIN:

Amtrak—the primary national/intercity rail network in the U.S. that stops at Washington Union Station (D.C.).

MARC Train—a commuter rail service operated by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA). Its three lines (Penn, Camden, Brunswick) connect areas in Maryland (and some WV) to Washington D.C.

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BY CAR:

Enter the Congress venue address (Intercontinental Continental Washington D.C. – The Wharf, 801 Wharf St SW, Washington D.C., 20024) into your mapping software. Valet parking is available onsite for $75/day. Self-parking
is available at The Wharf, visit here for more information and to make a parking reservation.

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WEATHER IN D.C.:

Expect comfortable spring weather, with warm days ideal for sightseeing and outdoor events, cool evenings, and a good chance of intermittent rain or showers. Winds are generally light to moderate. Daytime highs reach the mid-70sF (24- 25C), and nighttime lows in the mid-to-upper 50sF (13-15C).