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Arrival day is on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Meet the group at Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront in Washington, DC
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Washington, DC at Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront
End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after final lecture; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfron
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approx. 40 minutes .
WMATA Metrorail
Public Transportation
Phone: 2026377000
Cost: approx. $3.00. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Directions from the airport terminals to the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metro station: 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 Terminal B/C or Parking Garages B and C you can access an enclosed bridge which connects to the Metrorail station. Directions to the Cambria: On the Yellow Line, board a Mt. Vernon-bound train to L'Enfant Plaza Metro station. At L'Enfant Plaza metro station switch to the Green Line and board a Branch Avenue-bound train to Navy Yard Metro Station. Exit the metro station onto Half Street SE (use the M Street exit if possible) and walk south on Half Street SE toward Water Street SE / M Street SE. The hotel will be on your left-hand side, just after the traffic circle. The hotel is a 10 minute walk from the station.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfron
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approx. 15-20 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 5 miles .
DCA Taxi Dispatch
Taxi
Phone: 7034170981
Cost: Please check with driver for current rates. Prices are subject to change.. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
A DCA Taxi Dispatcher is available at designated taxi stands to ensure you are placed with a taxi. From Terminal 1, proceed out the exit doors at baggage claim and turn right. The taxis are located on the curb closest to the Terminal. From Terminal 2, proceed to the baggage claim lower level (level one). Walk indoors to Doors 5 or 6 then proceed outside to the terminal curbside. You will find the taxi dispatch location clearly marked.
Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 90 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 32 miles .
WMATA Metrorail
Public Transportation
Phone: 2026377000
Cost: approx. $6.75. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
From Dulles Airport Main Terminal & Arrivals/Door, follow the signage for Dulles Airport Station. You may utilize the Dulles Airport Walkway to the Washington Dulles Tunnel to Mezzanine. Directions from the Dulles International Airport Metro station to the Cambria: On the Silver Line, board a Largo-bound train to L'Enfant Plaza Metro station. At L'Enfant Plaza metro station switch to the Green Line and board a Branch Avenue-bound train to Navy Yard Metro Station. Exit the metro station onto Half Street SE (use the M Street exit if possible) and walk south on Half Street SE toward Water Street SE / M Street SE. The hotel will be on your left-hand side, just after the traffic circle. The hotel is a 10 minute walk from the station.
Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI) to Cambria Hotel Washington D.C.
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is approx. 1 hour .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 33 miles .
BWI Airport Taxi
Taxi
Phone: 4108591100
Cost: Please check with driver for current rates. Prices are subject to change.. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Taxi stands are located outside the baggage claim area on the Arrivals/Lower Level of the BWI Marshall Airport terminal near doors 5 and 13. Please note that this service is available for rides originating from BWI Marshall Airport only. For cab service to BWI Marshall Airport, please consult your local cab company.
Arrival day is on 11/4/2026.
Meet the group at Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront in Washington, DC.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Washington, DC at Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront.
End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after final lecture; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out..
Station: Union Station to Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 15-20 minutes .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 2.5 miles .
Union Station Taxi Dispatch
Taxi
Cost: Please confirm rates with your driver. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Union Station is the end station for Amtrak, MARC and VRE trains. The DC bus terminal (stop for Greyhound, Peter Pan, and other major bus lines) is located two blocks north of Union Station. The taxi dispatch is located on the front portico just outside the Main Hall entrances. The hours of operation are 8:00am – 1:00am Monday – Sunday. Unfortunately, it is not possible to reserve a taxi in advance of your arrival.
Arrival day is on 11/4/2026.
Meet the group at Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront in Washington, DC.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in and Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Orientation; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Washington, DC at Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront.
End of Trip: 10:00 a.m. after final lecture; 12:00 Noon hotel check-out..
Parking at the hotel is valet only, $58. The parking rate is subject to change without notice.
From North Carolina and points southeast to Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront
Take I 95 N toward Washington. Merge onto I 395 N into DC and take exit 1A for South Capitol Street SE toward Nationals Park. Follow South Capitol Street north, then at the traffic circle take the exit onto Q Street SW. Turn right on Q Street SW, and the hotel will be on your right.
From New York, NY and points northeast to Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront
From I 95 S, take exit 52 for MD 295 S Baltimore Washington Parkway and continue onto State Highway 295. Use the right lanes to take the exit for I 695 toward Downtown and follow signs to merge onto I 395 N toward Washington. Continue on I 395 into DC and take exit 1A for South Capitol Street SE toward Nationals Park. Follow South Capitol Street north, then take the traffic circle exit onto Q Street SW. Turn right on Q Street SW, and the hotel will be on your right.
From Western Maryland and points northwest to Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront
Take I 270 S toward Washington and then the I 270 Spur S toward I 495 S Washington. Merge onto I 495 S, then follow signs to merge onto I 395 N into DC. Take exit 1A for South Capitol Street SE toward Nationals Park. Follow South Capitol Street north, then at the traffic circle take the exit onto Q Street SW. Turn right on Q Street SW, and the hotel will be on your right.





