Getting to DC
Air
The Washington D.C. area is close to three major airports; Ronald Reagon National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Train
Union Station Washington DC is home to Amtrak, MARC and Metro Train systems, along with several bus lines
Drive
Parking is not available at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. However, there are parking spaces near the convention center, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is also offered at majority of the hotels in the area.
Public Transportation
Metro: The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s Metrorail system is available in the downtown area. For assistance in locating the Metro stop closest to your desired location, visit Metro’s Trip Planner at wmata.com.
Taxis: There are several companies that provide taxicab service in Washington, DC. Taxicabs are easily accessible at the convention center, major hotels, and other downtown locations and attractions.
The Circulator: The Circulator is a public transit system designed to take riders to the city’s cultural, shopping, dining, and business destinations including the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. There are two routes near the convention center as well as one that travels around the National Mall. At just $1 and with buses arriving every 10 minutes, the Circulator provides daily bus service throughout Washington, DC. For more information, visit dccirculator.com.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Located five miles from downtown Washington, DC
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Located 39 miles from downtown Washington, DC
Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Located 32 miles from downtown Washington, DC
Airline Discounts
The ASCB has partnered with American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines for the following discounts:
American Airlines–6% off published fares (excluding basic economy and non-discountable fares)
Reservations and ticketing are available via www.aa.com or by calling American Airlines Meeting Services Desk at 1-800-433-1790. Please note that a Direct Ticketing Charge will apply for booking by phone. When booking online, use the promotion code 91D8BE.
Delta–2%-7% depending on the ticket cost
Reservations and ticketing are available via www.delta.com or by calling Delta Meeting Network Reservations at 800-328-1111. Please note that a Direct Ticketing Charge of $25 will apply for booking by phone. When booking online, select Meeting Event Code and enter your Meeting ID NMRNE in the box provided on the Search Flight page for domestic and international travel.
United–2%-7% depending on the ticket cost
Call United Meeting at 800-468-7022 and provide the Z code ZEUZ150004. Please note: There will be a service fee for bookings done over the phone. You can avoid a service fee by going to www.united.com and entering ZEUZ150004 in the Offer Code Box.
Parking is not available at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
However, there are parking spaces near the convention center, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Exhibitors and attendees are strongly encouraged to use the public parking facilities. Ticketing is heavily enforced in the convention center’s surrounding residential area.
