WORKSHOP: Modeling and Dynamics in Molecular Biophysics
January (26) 27-28, 2016
MEETING LOCATION: Arlington, VA | Ballston-MU Metro
Westin Arlington Gateway (Guest Rooms) & Virginia Tech Research Center (Meeting Space
GUEST ROOM HOTEL
The Westin Gateway-Arlington
801 North Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22203
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.
WESTIN RESERVATION
A reservation will be made for you at the Westin Gateway in the workshop block of rooms under your name. Please confirm your Check In and Check Out dates with Sara Bradley, if you have not already done so.
If you need to make any adjustments to your arrival or check out times, please contact workshop coordinator, Sara Bradley as we have a block of rooms reserved that the main reservation desk folks can not access until the check in date.
TRAVEL
Please make your own travel arrangements to Arlington, VA and send the itinerary with ticket price to the Sara Bradley. Also, please make air/ground transportation reservations as early as possible to take advantage of lower fares. Federal travel restrictions apply (coach/economy only).
Overseas travelers NOTE: Fly America Act rules apply, more.
AIR
Reagan National Airport (DCA) is the most convenient airport to Arlington, VA and is on the Metro. The Westin is 2 1/2 blocks from the Ballston Metro. Dulles Airport (IAD) also serves the area.
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-Reston) to the Ballston-MU stop.
• Taxi
Fee: $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
Travel Time: 45 Minutes
Contact: (800) 258-3826 or http://www.supershuttle.com/; Reservation Required
• Taxi
Fee $50
Travel Time: 45 Minutes
BY CAR
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
RAIL
Union Station, DC Travel Distance: 6.23 miles (10.03 km)
Options for getting to and from the hotel include:
• Metro
Travel Time: 24 minutes
Take the Red line towards Shady Grove Station, exit at Metro Center Station and transfer to Orange Line towards Vienna. Exit at Ballston/MU Station on the Orange Line. The hotel is located two minutes from the Ballston/MU Station.
• Taxi
Travel Time: 18 minutes
Fee: $25
Other Considerations? Please let us know if you have any special needs: A/V, dietary restrictions, etc.
Contact: Sara Bradley