- See also:
FAQ#Transportation and Visas
Get to DC
Washington is a convenient site for an international conference, with numerous transportation options.
Air travel:
For information on
airfare discounts
of up to 13% from
United Airlines
or up to 10% from participating
Skyteam
airlines, email
WikimaniaTravel
wikidc.org
A map of Amtrak routes
Private transportation from Washington, DC, airports:
SuperShuttle, a company offering group shuttles and private transportations to and from Washington, DC, airports to the conference venue or hotels is offering a discount to Wikimania 2012 attendees. The discount can be accessed
here
.
Rail:
For information on the
10% train travel discount from
Amtrak
, email
WikimaniaTravel
wikidc.org
Amtrak
runs out of
Union Station
, served by the
Acela Express
,
Capitol Limited
,
Cardinal
,
Carolinian
,
Crescent
,
Northeast Regional
,
Palmetto
,
Silver Meteor
,
Silver Star
, and
Vermonter
services. Regionally, Washington is accessible through
MARC Train
and
Virginia Railway Express
.
Bus:
There are numerous affordable, non-stop, wi-fi equipped bus services between Washington and New York City.
Bolt Bus
and
DC2NY
both pick up/drop off passengers near Union Station and DC2NY also has pick up/drop off at
Dupont Circle
.
Tripper Bus
and
Vamoose
pick-up/drop-off in nearby
Bethesda, Maryland
and
Rosslyn, Virginia
.
Roads:
Washington is also the hub of a national highway network, making it convenient for attendees to drive to Wikimedia.
Interstate 495, the Capital Beltway
, runs the perimeter of DC, and
Interstate 95
connects DC with northeast corridor cities and the southeast United States. Cities within a 5 hour drive of Washington include
Baltimore
(1 hour),
Richmond, Virginia
(2 hours),
Philadelphia
(3 hours),
Pittsburgh
(4 1/2 hours),
New York City
(4 1/2 hours),
Raleigh, North Carolina
(4 1/2 hours).
Get around
Metro stations in DC are known for their high, vaulted ceilings
- Washington Metro
:
A convenient and fairly inexpensive way to get to the heart of DC. Fare ranges from $1.70 to $5.75, depending on the time of day and distance traveled.
- Metrobus
:
A bus system with stops throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area. Fare varies based on the bus route, $1.80 with cash and slightly less if you use a
SmarTrip card
(which must be purchased in advance, on-line). Express buses to the airport cost $6.00.
DC Circulator
serves the Georgetown neighborhood, with routes along M St and Wisconsin Ave NW, connecting with downtown DC.
- DC Circulator
:
A bus which connects various popular neighborhoods (Georgetown, Chinatown, Adams Morgan, ...), the venue (GWU), the hostel, and Union Station. Fare is $1.00.
- Capital Bikeshare
:
Capital Bikeshare is a bicycle sharing system with service in Washington, D.C. and Arlington County, Virginia. A one-day membership is $5.00, a five-day membership is $15.00, and
usage fees
range based on time per use.
- Taxis
are readily available and meters are used for fares. The starting rate is $3.00 for the first 1/6 mile, and $0.25 per additional 1/6 mile. The maximum fare is $19.00. Numbers for two taxi services are (202) 387-6200 and (202) 829-4222. (
Taxi Fare calculator
)
- Walking
is another good option for getting many places, as Washington is a very walkable city.
References
- ↑
About Reagan National
, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
- ↑
Dulles International Airport
, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
- ↑
Nonstop Flights
, BWI Airport
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