2015 Travel Planning | DOE NNSA SSGF

Washington, D.C.: Capitol Dome, Thomas Circle, Metrorail

Reservations

Fellows. Incoming, first-, second- and third-year fellows are required to use Travel and Transport to reserve their air or train reservations. Visit Travel and Transport to begin your reservation process. Fourth-year fellows will be responsible for booking their own travel reservations, whether directly with the airline or train company, via an online discounter, or by some other means.

Specific travel-related questions should be directed to Krell's travel reimbursement coordinator prior to booking in order to guarantee authorization and/or full reimbursement.

All Other Attendees. Alumni and other non-fellow attendees will be responsible for booking their own travel, whether directly with the airline or train company, via an online discounter, or by some other means.

Travel Booking Deadline. As stated in the travel policy, all reservations qualifying for reimbursement must be made a minimum of 21 days in advance of the event, or by Monday, June 8. For more information on travel guidelines please refer to the travel policy.

Arrival in D.C.

Air. Reagan National, Dulles International, and Baltimore-Washington International airports serve the Washington, D.C. area. Please keep in mind that Reagan National is the closest airport to the Grand Hyatt Washington. When arriving at Reagan National, ground transportation expenses will be minimal compared to the other two airports.

Suggested one-way transportation to the Grand Hyatt Washington:

From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 4.5 miles:
- Metro to 'Metro Center' Station: up to $3.05, one-way
  (take the Blue Line toward Largo Town Center; plan your trip)
- Super Shuttle: $10 per person, one-way
  (reservation required; 800-258-3826 or via website)
- Taxi: approximately $12-15, one-way (15 minutes)
From Dulles International Airport (IAD), 55 miles:
- Super Shuttle: $38 per person, one-way
  (reservation required; 800-258-3826 or via website)
- Taxi: approximately $50-60, one-way (40 minutes)
From Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), 55 miles:
- Super Shuttle: $45 per person, one-way
  (reservation required; 800-258-3826 or via website)
- Taxi: approximately $60-70, one-way (50 minutes)

Rail. Amtrak travelers will arrive at Union Station (WAS) and may travel via Metro (Red Line toward Shady Grove) to the Metro Center Station situated just below the hotel property. Alternatively, taxi service is also available at Union Station.

Rental Car. A rental car is not a necessary expense and will not be reimbursed.

Images — Top: Capitol Dome Detail, Jake McGuire; Middle: Aerial View of Thomas Circle, Jason Hawkes; Bottom: Metrorail, Destination DC. Sourced from www.washington.org.