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Transportation and Hotel Information
Transportation:
Washington, DC, is served by three local airports: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). In keeping with the environmental goals of the P3 initiative, EPA encourages those traveling to the P3 Award competition to use public transportation when possible. In addition, renting cars may not be practical in terms of parking and getting around in Washington, DC. Please note that event parking is not provided, and parking garages near the National Mall can cost as much as $25 per day. Information regarding public transportation options from the local airports is provided below. Visit http://www.wmata.com for a map of the Metrorail Transit Lines
and fare, schedule, and passenger information.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is located on the Metrorail Yellow and Blue lines. The airport Metro stop is only five stops from the Federal Triangle Metro station. Additional information is available at http://www.metwashairports.com/reagan .
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is located approximately 25 miles from Washington, DC. The Washington Flyer Coach Service provides direct transportation between Dulles and Metrorail. The Washington Flyer Coach will take you non-stop to Metro's West Falls Church Station on the Orange line and runs every 30 minutes. Additional information and ground transportation options are available at http://www.metwashairports.com/dulles .
Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) is located approximately 35 miles from Washington, DC. Metro offers BWI Express Metro bus service between BWI and the Greenbelt Metro station on the Green line. The service provides a direct connection between BWI and the Greenbelt Metro Station. Additional information and ground transportation options are available at http://www.bwiairport.com/ .
Hostel Accommodations:
Information regarding two Washington area youth hostels is listed below. Additional information regarding hostels in the Washington, DC, area is available at http://www.hostels.com/us.dc.html .
Hostelling International Washington DC
1009 11th Street, N.W.
Washington DC, 20001
Tel: 202-737-2333
http://www.hiwashingtondc.org/Washington International Student Center
2451 18th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: 800-567-4150
http://www.washingtondchostel.com/
Hotel Accommodations:
A list of hotels that are within walking distance or a short cab ride to the National Mall is provided below. Rooms have not been blocked at any of these hotels. Rates and availability can be determined by contacting the hotel directly.
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street, N.W.
Tel: 202-582-1234Holiday Inn Capitol
550 C Street, S.W.
Tel: 202-479-4000Washington Court Hotel
525 New Jersey Avenue, N.W.
Tel: 202-628-2100Comfort Inn–Downtown/Convention Center
1201 13th Street, N.W.
Tel: 202-682-5300Holiday Inn–Washington-Central/White House
1501 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W.
Tel: 202-483-2000Hyatt Regency Washington
400 New Jersey Avenue, N.W.
Tel: 202-737-1234Phoenix Park Hotel
520 N. Capitol Street, N.W.
Tel: 202-638-6900The Hotel George
15 E Street, N.W.
Tel: 202-347-4200Red Roof Inn Washington, DC-Downtown
500 H Street, N.W.
Tel: 202-289-5959