Transportation
GETTING TO GAYLORD NATIONAL® RESORT FROM LOCAL AREA
Driving Directions
For Driving Directions, visit: Gaylord National Driving Directions- Note: National Harbor is a recently incorporated city name and may not register on GPS navigation systems. Instead of National Harbor, some systems are recognizing "Oxon Hill" as the city. If using MapQuest or other on-line mapping systems, please use this address:
- 201 Waterfront Street
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Parking at Gaylord & National Harbor
Bus Service To Gaylord National® Resort From Metro
From King Street Station - BLUE LINE and YELLOW LINE
For local attendees, SAS Global Forum is providing bus service between the King Street Metro Station and Gaylord National® Resort as listed below. Visit King Street Metro for schedule, route, and fare details. Upon exiting King Street Metro Station, look for a person holding a "SAS Global Forum" sign.
First bus* from
King Street StationLast bus* from
Gaylord National® ResortSunday, March 22 7:00am 11:30pm Monday, March 23 6:30am 10:30am 10:30am 4:30pm 4:30pm 9:30pm Tuesday, March 24 6:30am 10:30am 10:30am 4:30pm 4:30pm 11:30pm Wednesday, March 25 6:30am 1:30pm 1:30pm 5:30pm *Buses are scheduled to depart every half hour.
From Southern Avenue Metro Station — GREEN LINE
National Harbor and the Gaylord National® Resort are connected to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, or Metro system, via a limited-stop bus route. The NH-1 bus runs 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., seven days a week. It arrives every 20-22 minutes during morning and evening rush hour (Monday-Friday), and every 30 minutes at all other times. For fare and additional details, go to Green Line NH-1 Metro Details.
GETTING TO NATIONAL HARBOR HOTELS FROM LOCAL AIRPORTS
(Ground Transportation Options)Hotels include: Gaylord National® Resort, Hampton Inn & Suites, Residence Inn, Westin National Harbor
National Harbor, Maryland, is just a 25-minute drive from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), an 60-minute drive from Dulles International Airport (IAD), and 75-minute drive Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI). Taxi, airport shuttle service and car services are available. See additional "Travel Time" information below.
- Estimated Travel Times between Airports (DCA, IAD, BWI) and National Harbor Hotels for Taxi, SuperShuttle, and ExecuCar:
- From Airports to National Harbor Hotels
- From DCA: 20-25 minutes non-rush hour, 45 rush hour
- From IAD: 50-60 minutes non rush hour, 90 rush hour
- From BWI: 60-75 minutes non rush hour, 105 rush hour
- To DCA: 20 minutes non-rush hour, 60 rush hour
- To IAD: 50 minutes non rush hour, 80 rush hour
- To BWI: 60 minutes non rush hour, 105 rush hour
- Taxi
- Taxicab stands are conveniently located near the Arrivals (baggage claim) exits of each
terminal. No advance reservations are required — service is on a first-come, first-served basis. For
estimated pricing and travel times, Shuttle, Private Car, Taxi Details
- SuperShuttle
- SuperShuttle is available at Reagan National (DCA), Dulles International (IAD), and
Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI). For details, rates and contact information, see Shuttle,
Private Car, Taxi Details. Additional information not included on link:
Hours of Operation and Route/Stop Information:
- From DCA to Gaylord National® Resort: 6am-8pm (Eastern), every 20 minutes, 7 days a week, direct route (no stops between DCA and Gaylord National® Resort); SuperShuttle services all other National Harbor hotels after stopping first at Gaylord National® Resort
- From BWI and IAD to Gaylord National® Resort: 7 days a week, maximum of 3 stops between airports and Gaylord National® Resort For shuttle service schedule, contact: 1-800-660-8000, Select "Option 1" for Shuttle Information
TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION: SuperShuttle is providing a $3 one-way or $6 round-trip discount to SAS Global Forum attendees for pre-paid on-line reservations only (rates subject to change). To make your reservation, click here. The discount code is already entered for you on this website. For questions, call 800-660-8000, Select "Option 1" for Shuttle Information.
Cancellation Policy: Full fare is charged unless there is 4-hours minimum notice within the business hours of 6am-6pm (Eastern Time). To cancel a reservation, call 1-800-660-8000, Select "Option 1" for Shuttle Information.
- ExecuCar
- ExecuCar is a personal sedan service, created to give guests a private, luxurious way to travel.
More comfortable than a taxicab and more cost-effective than a limousine, service is available at
Reagan National (DCA), Dulles International (IAD), and Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), 24-hours
a day, 7 days a week with reservation. See Shuttle, Private Car, Taxi Details for details, rates
and contact information.
TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION: ExecuCar is providing a $3 per party one-way or $6 per party round-trip discount to SAS Global Forum attendees for pre-paid on-line reservations only for sedans (rates subject to change). To book online click here. The discount code is already entered for you on this website. For questions, call 800-660-8000, Select "Option 2" for ExecuCar Information.
Cancellation Policy: Full fare is charged unless there is 4-hours minimum notice; however, cancellation notice must be received between the hours of 6am-6pm (Eastern Time). To cancel a reservation, call 1-800-660-8000, Select "Option 2" for ExecuCar Information. To cancel online click here.
- Metro
- There are no direct routes between the airports and the National Harbor area. Using the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) is not recommended as a means of transportation in getting to the Gaylord National® Resort or surrounding hotels from local airports.
GETTING TO KING STREET (OLD TOWN & ALEXANDRIA) HOTELS FROM LOCAL AIRPORTS
(Ground Transportation Options)Hotels include: Embassy Suites, Residence Inn and Hotel Monaco
- Taxi
- Taxicab stands are conveniently located near the Arrivals (baggage claim) exits of each
terminal. No advance reservations are required — service is on a first-come, first-served basis.
For taxi information from both Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), and Dulles International
Airport (IAD): www.mwaa.com; For taxi information from Baltimore/Washington International Airport
(BWI): www.BWIairport.com
- SuperShuttle
- SuperShuttle is available at Reagan National (DCA), Dulles International (IAD), and Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI).
For details, rates and contact information for both Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), and Dulles International
Airport (IAD): www.mwaa.com; For details, rates and contact information for Baltimore/Washington International Airport
(BWI): www.BWIairport.com
- ExecuCar
- ExecuCar is a personal sedan service, created to give guests a private, luxurious way to travel. More comfortable than a
taxicab and more cost-effective than a limousine, service is available at Reagan National (DCA), Dulles International (IAD),
and Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), 24-hours a day, 7 days a week with reservation. For details, rates, contact
information and to book online go to www.ExecuCar.com
Cancellation Policy: Full fare is charged unless there is 4-hours minimum notice; however, cancellation notice must be received between the hours of 6am-6pm (Eastern Time). To cancel a reservation, call 1-800-660-8000, Select "Option 2" for ExecuCar Information. To cancel online click here
- Metro
- An easy 7-minute commute by either BLUE LINE (towards Franconia Metro) or YELLOW LINE (Towards Huntington Station)
- For routes, fares and times, visit Metro Planner
- Travel From: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Travel To: King Street Metro Station
GETTING From KING STREET to the Gaylord
METRO SHUTTLE SERVICE TO GAYLORD NATIONAL® RESORT
For guests staying at King Street hotels, SAS Global Forum is providing bus service between the King Street Metro Station and Gaylord National® Resort as listed below. Visit King Street Metro for schedule, route, and fare details. Upon exiting King Street Metro Station, look for a person holding a "SAS Global Forum" sign.
| First bus* from King Street Station |
Last bus* from Gaylord National® Resort |
|||
| Sunday, March 22 | 7:00am | 11:30pm | ||
| Monday, March 23 | 6:30am | 10:30am | ||
| 10:30am | 4:30pm | |||
| 4:30pm | 9:30pm | |||
| Tuesday, March 24 | 6:30am | 10:30am | ||
| 10:30am | 4:30pm | |||
| 4:30pm | 11:30pm | |||
| 6:30am | 1:30pm | |||
| 1:30pm | 5:30pm | |||
| *Buses are scheduled to depart every half hour. | ||||
WATER TAXI BETWEEN ALEXANDRIA AND NATIONAL HARBOR
For rates, taxi schedule and purchasing tickets on-line, visit Alexandria & Gaylord Water Taxi Information.NOTE: On-line ticket orders should be placed at least 24 hours in advance.
- On-site ticket purchases are available at three National Harbor locations (hours of operation subject to change):
- 1. At the Guest Services Desk at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center – 10:00am to 11:15pm
(located on the Lobby Level, to the right of the Front Desk)
2. At the National Harbor Ticket Kiosk – 10:00am to 11:15pm
(located next to the pier in front of McCormick & Schmicks restaurant)
3. At the Alexandria Ticket Kiosk – 9:30am to 11:15pm
(located on the pier in front of the Torpedo Factory Art Center)
- Notes:
- 1. Accepted Forms of Payment: Cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Travelers Check
2. Tickets are reserved for a specific date and time
3. Passengers must have a yellow ticket to board. When purchasing on-line, it is necessary to print the confirmation page, or write down the confirmation number, and present it with ID to one of the three on-site ticket locations to redeem for a yellow ticket.
4. It is strongly recommended to purchase on-site tickets at least 30 minutes prior to any departure time.
5. Each trip accommodates up to 99 passengers.
KING STREET (ALEXANDRIA) TROLLEY
For trolley route and schedule, visit Alexandria TrolleyAlexandria offers a free trolley service that runs daily every 15 minutes from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (subject to change). Call 703-838-5005 for current schedule. Ferrying passengers between the King Street Metro station to the waterfront, guests can board a water taxi offering round-trip transports across the Potomac River to National Harbor. (See Water Taxi above for schedule and rates).
AMTRAK
For routes, schedules, fares, and driving directions, go to www.amtrak.comAlexandria, Virginia station is the closest Amtrak station to National Harbor (and is in easy-walking distance of the King Street Metro Station)
- See "METRO BUS SERVICE TO GAYLORD NATIONAL® RESORT" information below for details on SAS Global Forum shuttles
Airline & Car Rental Discounts
Reduced Airfare
American Airlines is the official SAS Global Forum airline. To book your reservations, call American Airlines Meetings Services Desk at 800-433-1790 (toll free for US only), or online at www.aa.com, and use authorization number A5938AN. For a list of contact numbers in other countries please visit their web site. The travel discount is valid for travel to Washington DC area from March 20 to March 27, 2009.Car Rental
Avis, the official car rental supplier for SAS Global Forum, is offering discounted group rates. To book your reservations, call 800-331-1600 (toll free in the US only). Use the Avis World Discount (AWD) Number A132699 or access the Avis Web site at www.avis.com.GEORGETOWN SHUTTLE (Monday)
7:30pm [first bus from Gaylord] - 11:30pm [last bus returning from Georgetown]Departures outside Gaylord's Maryland Ballroom (Convention Center Level) every 30 minutes.
- Visit the Hospitality Desk located near SAS Global Forum Registration to assist with Georgetown restaurant reservations
Sunday 10am-6pm Monday 10am-6pm - Shuttles $10.00 fee for round-trip ticket; one-way ticket is not available. (See SAS Global Forum Registration for details.)