FROM BWI AIRPORT

Via Taxi:  SuperShuttle offers door-to-door service from BWI.  Go to the Ground Transportation Desk on the Lower Level Pier C to pick up SuperShuttle.  To arrange return service to BWI, reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance by calling 1-800-BLUE-VAN (1-800-258-3826).  Online reservations are available from their website.  Refer to BWI's Ground Transportation website for information on available other taxi services.

Via Train:  Refer to BWI's Ground Transportation website for information on Amtrak and MARC train service from BWI.

FROM DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Via Taxi: Washington Flyer Taxicabs serve Dulles exclusively with 24 hour service to and from the airport.  A taxi from Dulles Airport to College Park will probably run upwards of $70.00.  Dispatchers are on duty at the East and West ramps on the lower level of the main terminal.  For information or to arrange transportation for your trip, call 703-661-6655 or 888-WASH-FLY.

SuperShuttle operates door-to-door airport ground transportation from Dulles International. Online reservations are available from their website.  Please make reservations 24 hours in advance.  To locate SuperShuttle vans follow the signs for ground transportation leading you directly to the SuperShuttle boarding area located on lower level, outside at curb 1D or 1F. There will be a uniformed Guest Service Representative who will assist with baggage and boarding.  Call 800-BLUE-VAN for information or reservations.

FROM RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON NATIONAL

Via Taxi: A taxi from the airport to College Park will run upwards of $45.00.

Super Shuttle operates door-to-door airport ground transportation from Ronald Reagan National. Online reservations are available from their website.  Please make reservations 24 hours in advance.  To locate SuperShuttle vans follow the signs for ground transportation leading you directly to the SuperShuttle boarding area located on the lower level, outside at the curb. There will be a uniformed Guest Service Representative who will assist with baggage and boarding. Call 1-800-BLUE-VAN for information or reservations.

Via METRO:   There is a Metrorail stop at the airport that runs adjacent to Terminals B and C.  Metrorail fare cards may be purchased from machines at either of two farecard plazas located on Level 2 near pedestrian bridges that lead into and out of Terminals B and C. Get on the Yellow line (towards Gallery Place) and transfer to the Green line (towards Greenbelt) at L'Enfant Plaza, and exit at the College Park station. It is a short taxi ride from there to your hotel destination. Click here for a complete METRO map.

BY TRAIN

Check the following links for train schedules for Amtrak or the local commuter MARC trains. The closest Amtrak stop is at New Carrollton while the MARC train stops in College Park.

BY AUTOMOBILE  

From Baltimore and Points North: From I-95 South, take I-495 (Capital Beltway) towards Washington, DC (Exit 27). Take the very first exit on your left to College Park (Exit 25) and follow the signs to Route 1 South/College Park. Proceed approximately 1 mile and exit right onto Route 193 West (University Boulevard). At the 3rd traffic light (intersection of Adelphi Rd. and University Blvd.) make a U-turn onto Route 193 East.  The entrance to the Inn and Conference Center parking garage will be immediately to your right.  See map.

From Virginia and Points South: From I-95 North, take I-495 (Capital Beltway) towards Baltimore/College Park.  Take exit 25 to Route 1 South/College Park. Proceed approximately 1 mile and exit right onto Route 193 West (University Boulevard). At the 3rd traffic light (intersection of Adelphi Rd. and University Blvd.) make a U-turn onto Route 193 East.  The entrance to the Inn and Conference Center parking garage will be immediately to your right.  See map.

From Virginia and Points West: Take I-66 East or I-270 South to I-495 (Capital Beltway) East towards Baltimore/Silver Spring.  Take Exit 25 to Route 1 South/College Park.  Proceed approximately 1 mile and exit right onto Route 193 West (University Boulevard). At the 3rd traffic light (intersection of Adelphi Rd. and University Blvd.) make a U-turn onto Route 193 East.  The entrance to the Inn and Conference Center parking garage will be immediately to your right. See map.

PARKING

There is a parking garage adjacent to the Inn and Conference Center. This is effectively the only nearby parking. If you are staying at the Center, parking will be handled through the hotel front desk. If you are driving to the meeting, tell the attendant on exiting that you are with the Astrophysics Conference and show them your conference name tag.

Do NOT park in the open parking lots located to the rear of the Center. These are University parking lots and you WILL be ticketed.

If you are staying at either the Holiday Inn or the Quality Inn, a shuttle bus service will be provided to and from the conference site. Hard copies of the shuttle bus schedule will be available at both hotels and will be included in your registration packet.

NOTE: The front entrance to the Inn and Conference Center is currently blocked due to construction. Please use the side closest to the parking garage or the rear entrance.

AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICES

Super Shuttle - 1-800-BLUE-VAN
Washington Flyer - 1-888-WASH-FLY

(We cannot guarantee prices listed above.)

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