Transportation Information

Air Transportation

Washington, D.C. is served by three major airports, Amtrak, and a world-class subway system (Metro). Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is approximately 6 miles from the Convention Center, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is approximately 27 miles away, and the Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is approximately 30 miles from the Convention Center. Amtrak’s Union Square station is approximately 2 miles from the Convention Center.

Special Airfare Discounts

SOT has established discounted rates through American and Delta Airlines originating in the United States and Canada. Be sure to use the reference numbers when making your reservations. You may purchase your ticket online, call the airline directly using the toll free numbers, or provide your travel agent with the reference/discount numbers listed below to receive the discount.

American Airlines
800.433.1790 | www.aa.com | Discount Code: 2931AX

American Airlines is offering a 10% discount off the lowest applicable fare. The discount is valid March 3–14, 2011, for travel to Washington, D.C. and surrounding airports. You may make reservations by calling the Meeting Services Desk at 800.433.1790 from anywhere in the United States or Canada and refer to the Star File discount code 2931AX. A reservation service fee per ticket will apply for each ticket booked over the phone. You may also book your ticket on-line at www.aa.com (no service fee applies) and under the promotion code, type 2931AX to receive the SOT discount.

Delta Airlines
800.328.1111 | www.delta.com | Discount Code: NM5UY

Delta Airlines is offering up to a 5–7% discount off full/non-restricted fares to Washington, D.C. The discount is valid March 3–13, 2011, for travel to Washington, D.C and surrounding airports. You may make reservations by calling the Meeting Services Desk at 800.328.1111 from anywhere in the United States or Canada and refer to discount code NM5UY. Delta does not charge a reservation service fee. No discount applies if you book your ticket on-line at www.delta.com.

SOT Travel Agent—Carlson Wagonlit

Carlson Wagonlit is the official travel management firm for SOT’s 50th Annual Meeting. To take advantage of their services and savings, call toll-free 800.535.9117 Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time) ask to speak to anyone on our SOT dedicated team or e-mail: Washington.remote@carlsonwagonlit.com. To obtain the maximum discounted fares, call at least 60 days prior to departure. Lower fares are still obtainable up to 14 days in advance. Please note that Carlson Wagonlit charges a $42 service fee per ticket.

Before calling Carlson Wagonlit, please gather the following information:

• The desired dates of arrival to and departure from Washington, D.C.
• Your home city or originating airport
• Your approximate time of departure from the originating airport
• The number of persons traveling (adults/children)
• Your method of payment, either credit card or check
• Your airline frequent flyer number(s)
• Your name as it appears on your ID and your date of birth

Identify yourself as a Society of Toxicology attendee. Carlson Wagonlit will find the best fare for you and e-mail you an itinerary.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is located in Arlington, VA just across the Potomac River from the Nation’s Capital. Reagan National is directly linked to the region’s Metrorail system which is adjacent to Terminal B/C. For more information, call 703.417.8000 or visit www.metwashairports.com/reagan.

• Taxicabs: Taxicab stands are conveniently located near the arrivals (baggage claim) exits of each terminal. Dispatchers at each stand will help you select a taxicab based on your destination. Taxis to the Capitol Hill area average around $14.

• Airport Shuttle: Advance reservations for SuperShuttle are not required. However, to receive the SOT discount you may book by calling 800.258.3826 or visiting the SuperShuttle Web site.
  At Baggage Claim, follow signs towards Ground Transportation/Shared Ride Vans. SuperShuttle ticket counters are located on the lower level, just before the exit. When your ticket number is called, proceed outside where a uniformed Guest Service Representative will assist you. The ticket counter is open from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM, with Guest Service Representatives available until 12:00 MIDNIGHT. Reservations to and from the airport can be made by calling 800.BLUE VAN (258.3826).

• Metrorail: The Washington Metrorail system has an elevated Metrorail station connected to the concourse level of terminals B and C at Reagan National Airport. Metrorail fare cards may be purchased at machines located at all entrances to the Airport Metrorail station. The station is also fully accessible via elevators. Terminal B and C: Use either of two enclosed pedestrian bridges on the concourse level which connect directly to the station. Terminal A: Exit the terminal to the streetside curb, and board any “Airport Shuttle” bus. At the stops for Parking Garages B and C (bus shelter #3 and bus shelter #5) you may access an enclosed bridge which connects to the Metrorail station.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is located in Chantilly, VA 27 miles from downtown Washington, D.C. The airport is connected to the region’s highway system via an Authority-operated, 16-mile Airport Access Highway dedicated to airport users. For more information, call 703.572.2700 or visit www.metwashairports.com/dulles.

• Taxicabs: Washington Flyer Taxicabs serve Dulles International Airport exclusively with 24-hour service to and from the airport. Taxicabs accept American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Discover Card, and Visa, and provide transportation at metered rates to any destination in metropolitan Washington. Approximate one way fares to Washington, D.C., range from $51 to $58. No reservation is required. Simply come to the “Taxi Passengers” area on the lower level of the Main Terminal, where a Taxicab Dispatcher is on duty 24 hours a day. Wheelchair-accessible minibuses can accommodate one person in his/her wheelchair plus three additional passengers.

• Airport Shuttle: Advance reservations for SuperShuttle are not required. However, to receive the SOT discount you may book by calling 800.258.3826 or visiting the SuperShuttle Web site.
  SuperShuttle’s door-to-door shared ride van service is available to the Flyer Coach stops, as well as Union Station. SuperShuttle stops are clearly identified on the Ground Transportation Level roadway outside the Main Terminal at Dulles. Shuttles operate on an on-demand basis.

• Metrorail: Purchase a ticket (one-way or round-trip) at the Washington Flyer Coach ticket counter located at Arrivals Door #4 in the Main Terminal. Travelers will also board the Coach from this location. The buses depart approximately every 30 minutes but please listen for announcements for exact bus departure times. The Washington Flyer bus takes you to West Falls Church—VT/UVA station on the Orange Line. You may purchase a Metrorail fare card inside the train station at the West Falls Church Metro stop where you will board the train. Trains bound for “New Carrollton” will take you towards Downtown Washington, D.C. For more information, go to the Washington Flyer Web site at www.washfly.com.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) is located in Baltimore, MD 30 miles from downtown Washington, D.C. For more information call 410.859.7992 or 1.800.I FLY BWI (435.9294) or visit www.bwiairport.com.

• Taxicabs: BWI Airport Taxi is the exclusive supplier of taxi transportation services to Baltimore-Washington International Airport. No reservations are needed and cabs are on-site waiting for you at the curb just outside of the baggage claim areas. Many of the vehicles are equipped to transport wheelchairs. There are manned service desks located at the baggage claim areas at A-Pier and D-Pier. Most cabs accept major credit cards. Ask your driver before departure to verify that the vehicle is credit card capable. Approximate one-way fare to Washington, D.C. is $90.00.

• Airport Shuttle: Advance reservations for SuperShuttle are not required. However, to receive the SOT discount you may book by calling 800.258.3826 or visiting the SuperShuttle Web site.
  After you claim your luggage, please proceed to one of the two ticket counters—both located on the lower level baggage claim area. One is near baggage claim #1 (Southwest Airlines Terminal—Concourse A) and is open from 7:00 AM to 2:00 AM. The other is near baggage claim #10 (Concourse C) and is open from 6:00 AM to 2:00 AM. When counters are closed, please call 888.826.2700 for information or to arrange service. Reservations to and from the airport can be made by calling 800.BLUE VAN (25.3826).

• Metrorail: BWI Express Metro bus service provides a direct connection between BWI and the Greenbelt Metro Station. The BWI Express/B30 service runs every 40 minutes, 7 days a week to the Greenbelt Metro Station, which is located on the Green Line of the Washington Metro System. There are two Express Bus Stops. One is located on the lower level of the International Concourse and the other stop is located on the lower level of Concourse A/B. The B30 will pick you up outside at the bus shelter.

Ground Transportation

Washington, D.C. has one of the safest, cleanest, and most efficient transportation systems in the world. Metrorail and Metro Bus are the most convenient ways to get around D.C. with its logically laid-out streets and easy-to-use public transportation system. D.C. has one of the highest ratios of taxis per citizen in the country. And Washington, D.C. was just ranked the number 1 city in the nation for walking. Details about public transportation in Washington D.C. are available at www.wmata.com.

• SuperShuttle
  SuperShuttle provides ground transportation service between all major hotels in Washington, D.C., and Reagan National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). SuperShuttle is offering a discount ($7 off roundtrip, $3 off one-way) to Annual Meeting attendees who make reservations for travel between Thursday, March 3, and Sunday, March 13, 2011. To receive these reduced fares, simply menton discount code DGBK2 when making your reservations. More information can be found in the SuperShuttle Flyer

• Train
  Amtrak offers 10% discount off the lowest available rail fare to Washington D.C. from March 4–15, 2010. Includes travel up to three days prior to the convention start date and three days following the last day of the meeting. To book your reservation call Amtrak at 800.872.7245 or contact your local travel agent.

  Please refer to Convention Fare Code X42C-988 when making your reservation. Discount does not apply when booking on the internet. This offer is not valid on the Auto Train and Acela service. Offer valid with sleepers, business class or first class seats with payment of the full applicable accommodation charges. Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Washington D.C., 20002, is home to Amtrak and multiple commuter rail services; 3.8 million Amtrak passengers travel through D.C. each year. For more information, go to www.Amtrak.com

  * Note—The Convention Fare discount is only for attendees going to the convention. Misuse of the Convention Fare Discount may result in voiding the discount and being removed from activation. Please forward a copy of all materials promoting Amtrak’s Convention Discount.

• Megabus
  Megabus provides low-cost, city-to-city travel for as low as $1 via the Internet. Luxury single and double decker buses offer free wi-fi, at-seat plug ins, and panoramic windows. Fares to and from Washington D.C. generally range from $1–$20. For more information, please visit the Megabus Web site.

Public Transportation

Metrorail & Metrobus

The Metro system is the nation’s third-largest (with 5 rail lines, 106 miles of track and 86 stations) and the nation’s second-most utilized transport system (carrying 206 million riders each year). For hours, fares and station information, visit www.wmata.com. The Walter E. Washington Convention Center even has a dedicated Metro station serviced by the yellow and green lines and many hotels are conveniently located near metro stations or bus routes. Metro bus runs a total of 338 routes throughout the city and the greater Washington, D.C. area with more than 485 buses using compressed natural gas or a hybrid electric drive system helping to maintain D.C. as an eco-friendly city. Metro operates from 5:30 AM to MIDNIGHT on weekdays and to 3:00 AM on weekends.

D.C. Circulator

D.C. Circulator provides bus routes servicing 2.2 million riders each year, connecting Union Station with Adams Morgan, Georgetown, Capitol Riverfront, the Washington Convention Center and Southwest Waterfront, as well as seasonal service around the National Mall. For hours and route maps, visit www.dccirculator.com.

Taxis

Taxicabs are abundant throughout the District of Columbia. With more than 6,000 servicing the city, D.C. has one of the highest ratios of taxis per person. All taxi cabs are equipped with meters.

SOT Ride Share

SOT is offering a Ride Sharing Program in conjunction with the Annual Meeting. For those that live close enough to the Washington D.C. area or those that do not wish to fly, you may want to consider the Ride Share Program. Avoid airport hassles by driving and make it easier for other scientists to attend by sharing rides. Students especially appreciate ways to make the meeting even more economical.

Once you have registered for the Annual Meeting, you can access the Ride Sharing Program. You can indicate whether you want to drive or be a passenger, and then see a list of others who have signed up. It will be up to you to match your plans with someone else whom is registered, and then to remove your names when you have travel plans in place.

Parking

Parking is at a premium throughout the entire city. There are over 3000 parking spaces in a three block radius of the convention center. There are also approximately 100 metered parking spaces within close proximity to the convention center. These spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis.

For those driving into Washington D.C. and staying overnight, please check with the hotel or use the map with the locations of parking and price list.

Parking Locations and Price List .

*Not all parking garages allow for overnight parking, and prices are subject to change.

Renaissance Hotel

Interpark Facility on 999 Ninth Street NW
(Open 24 hours)

Parking Rates:

• Currently for Guests: $25/self and $42.56/valet
• Currently for the Public:
• $20/valet (Up to 3 hours) and $38 (Over 3 hours)
• Self: $9 (0–1 hour), $15 (1–9 hours), $20 (9–16 hours), $25 (17–24 hours)
• Self event parking: $14 (5:00 PM–3:00 AM)

Parking Privileges:
In/Out privileges for hotel guests only (self-parking and valet)

Directions to the Convention Center from the Parking Garage:
Head South on 9th Street NW toward I Street NW, take the 1st left onto I Street NW, take the 1st left onto 7th Street NW, take the 2nd left onto Mt. Vernon Place NW, destination will be on your right.

Grand Hyatt

Quick Park facility on 1000 H Street NW
(Open 24 hours; garage fills up quickly, first come-first serve)

Parking Rates:
Currently for Guests and Public: $24/self and $30/valet

Parking Privileges:

• In/Out privileges for hotel guests and public for overnight only—Valet only
• No in/out privileges for self-parking

Directions to the Convention Center from the Parking Garage:
Head North on 11th Street, making a left onto 7th Street and Mt. Vernon Place, destination will be on your right.

Westin City Center

1400 M Street NW
(Open 24 hours; valet)

Parking Rates:
Currently for Guests and Public: $18/day and $40/overnight

Parking Privileges:
In/Out privileges for overnight only

Directions to the Convention Center from the Parking Garage:
Head West on M Street, making a left onto 15th Street and L Street, then continuing onto Massachusetts Avenue, destination will be on your left.

Center City Parking

902 9th Street between New York Avenue and H Street
(Open 24 hours)

Center City Parking has over 800 spaces.

Parking Rates:
Currently for the Public: $20/day with hourly rates available

Directions to the Convention Center from the Parking Lot:
Head South on 9th Street making a left onto I Street, then the next left onto 7th Street, make the second left onto Mt. Vernon Place, destination will be on your right.

There are 12 designated public parking spaces for vehicles displaying disability parking placards/permits or license tags in the following locations:

• North end of 7th Street between L and Mt. Vernon Place Streets (3 metered spaces)
• South end of 9th Street between Mt. Vernon Place and L Street (3 metered spaces)
• South end of 9th Street between L Street and M Street (3 metered spaces)
• South end of 9th Street between M Street and N Street (3 metered spaces)

Parking signs are posted indicating that the spaces are for two hour parking from 7:00 AM–6:30 PM daily.