Washington, DC is easily accessible by air, rail and road, leaving your travel options covered. With 3 airports to choose from, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), servicing more international and domestic locations than most other cities.

Washington, DC 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 DC. 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, DC area with more than 485 buses using compressed natural gas or a hybrid electric drive system helping to maintain DC as an eco-friendly city. Metro operates from 5:30 am to midnight on weekdays and to 3:00 am on weekends.

The DC Circulator is recent transportation option that has been getting rave reviews from residents and visitors alike. It’s incredibly affordable at just $1 and travels along 3 specific routes designed for easy-on-off access at points of interest throughout the District. The yellow line travels east to west from Georgetown to Union Station with stops at many hotels and the Convention Center. The red line travels from north to south along historic 7th Street NW connecting the Southwest waterfront area to the Convention Center. The purple line rides round the National Mall on the weekends with stops at many of the Smithsonian Institutions’ museums and galleries.

Taxicabs are abundant throughout the District. With more than 6,000 servicing the city, DC has one of the highest ratios of taxis per person. Currently taxis use a metered system just like every other city in the USA. The once-controversial zone system was dropped in favor of the universal meter system in June 2008.

Rental cars are yet another option. All the major brands have locations throughout DC and most have offices located directly at the airports. Of course some participants may choose to drive their own vehicle. Most hotels have parking facilities located within their structure.