TRAVEL

LOCATION

The Westin Gateway-Arlington

801 North Glebe Road

Arlington, VA  22203

Phone: (703) 717-6200

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The Westin is located in the bustling Ballston area of Arlington just two blocks away from the Ballston/MU Metro Station on the Metro Orange Line as well as two blocks from the National Science Foundation headquarters.

There are more than 20 restaurants within walking distance from the hotel.  The Ballston Common Mall is just a short walk from the hotel for shopping, movies, ice skating, and fast food. The Washington DC museums and tourist attractions are just a few stops on the Orange Line of the DC Metro.

ACCOMMODATIONS
A special hotel rate has been negotiated and conference participants are expected to stay at the hotel in order that the special rate can be assured. Reservations will be made through the conference coordinator via registration and NOT by contacting the hotel directly. Rooms are to be paid by attendees at the per night conference rate: $153.00 US ($135 + tax: projected rate subject to change depending on number of guests.)
Reservations are made through the registration form or please contact Sara Bradley 

AIR

Reagan National Airport (DCA) is the most convenient airport to Arlington, VA and is on the DC Metro.  The Westin is 2 1/2 blocks from the Ballston Metro station.  Dulles Airport (IAD) also serves the area and is a 45 minutes cab/shuttle ride away.

Reagan National Airport (DCA) The Westin is just 5 miles away from Ronald Reagan National Airport.  Both the airport and hotel are easily accessible via Metro. Metro: Blue Line to Rosslyn, change to Orange line (Vienna) or Silver line (Wiehle) to the Ballston-MU stop.

A one-way cab ride is about $17 and a Super Shuttle ride is $14 one way (www.supershuttle.com/).

Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Travel Distance: Approximately 21.0 miles/33.8 km.

Options for getting to and from the hotel include:

Super Shuttle: Fee: $38

Available Hours:  24 Hours

Travel Time: 45 Minutes, Contact: (800) 258-3826 or http://www.supershuttle.com/; Reservation Required

Taxi: Fee $50

Travel Time: 45 Minutes

From Dulles Via Public transportation: There is an Airport shuttle Silver Line Express to the Metro: Wiehle-Reston East Stn which is the end of the Silver line.  From there take any train to the Ballston-MU  Stn.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

FROM EAST

Take State Route 50 to Interstate 495 (Outerloop/Exit 7B). Continue on I-495 to State Route 267 (Exit 45B) which joins with Interstate 66 East. Continue on I-66 to North Fairfax Drive (Exit 71). Proceed pass the light and turn right on Vermont Avenue.from northTake Interstate 95 or Interstate 270 to Interstate 495 (Outerloop). Follow I-495 to State Route 267 (Exit 45B).SR-267 joins with Interstate 66 East. Continue on I-66 East and exit onto North Fairfax Drive (Exit 71). Proceed pass the light and turn right on Vermont Avenue.

FROM WEST

Take Interstate 66 and exit onto North Fairfax Drive (Exit 71). Proceed pass the light and turn right on Vermont Avenue. The hotel is 1 block further on the left.from southTake Interstate 95 North to Interstate 395.  Continue on I-395 to State Route 120 (Exit 7B/South Glebe Road).  Continue on SR-120 North for 3.2 miles, the hotel is located on the right.Travel Time: 45 minutes

RAILWAY TRAVEL

Union Station, DC Travel Distance: 6.23 miles (10.03 km)

Options for getting to and from the hotel include:

• DC Metro

Travel Time: 24 minutes

About: Take the Red line towards Shady Grove Station, exit at Metro Center Station and transfer to Orange Line towards Vienna or Silver line towards Wiehle. Exit at Ballston/MU Station on the Orange Line. The hotel is located two minutes from the Ballston/MU Station.  • Taxi

Fee: $25 USD

Hours: 24 hours: Travel Time: 18 minutes

• Amtrak, MARC

(Maryland commuter train), and Virginia Railway Express all serve Union Station.

 

Other Considerations?  Please let us know if you have any special needs: A/V, dietary restrictions, etc.

Contact: sara.bradley@comcast.net


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