Location, Travel, & Lodging

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Other Hotels with availability in the area include: 

InterContinental Washington D.C. - The Wharf
801 Wharf Street SW
Washington, DC 20024

Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

480 L'Enfant Plaza SW 
Washington, DC 20024

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall

550 C Street SW
Washington, DC 20024

Getting to Washington, D.C.

Airports: The most convenient airport is Reagan National Airport (DCA) located just across the Potomac River in Virginia and is the closest airport to DC. It is accessible via its own Metro stop on the Blue and Yellow Lines. (It's also the airport where you're most likely to spot senators and representatives heading home to their districts!)

Other airports in the region include Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

Beginning May 7, 2025, if you plan to use your state-issued ID or license to fly domestically, it must be REAL ID compliant. If you are not sure if your ID complies with REAL ID, check with your state department of motor vehicles.

Rail: Amtrak provides a convenient way of traveling into Washington Union Station (WAS) from most eastern metropolitan areas. 

Travel in Washington, D.C.

Ground transportation: To catch a taxi from the airport or train station, look for the official taxi stand outside of baggage claim or arrival gates. Ridesharing services (Uber, Lyft, etc.) are also widely available and accessible. A ride into downtown DC will cost about $15-$20. Dulles International Airport (IAD) is approximately 26 miles from DC in suburban Virginia and is accessible by the Metro Silver Line or a $50-$75 taxi or rideshare fare. Baltimore Washington Airport (BWI) is a bit further out in Baltimore. It is accessible via an Amtrak train route that drops off at DC's Union Station. A reserved seat on the train will cost $15-$30.

Getting to the Wharf Via Metro: The Wharf is only a short walk from two Metro stations, including the city's largest transit hub, L'Enfant Plaza Station. The free SW Shuttle runs all day to connect you to wherever you want to go. 

More information on the WMATA Metro System and Busses, including the most up-to-date schedules can be found here. 

DAY-OF TRAVEL

CAI will be providing bus transportation for participants on the day of the Advocacy Summit. Busses to Capitol Hill will depart the Canopy by Hilton at 7:30 AM, dropping off passengers at the Garfield Monument. Return buses will depart from Capitol Hill's Peace Circle at 4:00 PM to Cornerstone Lobbyist Headquarters for a reception.

PARKING AT THE WHARF FOR MORNING BUS PICK-UP AND/OR RECEPTION: There are numerous parking garages in the Wharf. Information on specific parking locations and rates can be found here. For those staying at the Hilton Canopy, valet parking is available.

Alternative Transportation to and from Capitol Hill: 

PARKING AT CAPITOL HILL: There is minimal public parking available near Capitol Hill. The nearest public parking facility is at Union Station, to the north of Capitol Hill. Metered street parking can be found along the Mall to the west of the Capitol Complex and along South Capitol Street, south of Capitol Hill. More information can be found here.

METRO: The Wharf is only a few minutes walk from two Metro stations, including the city's largest transit hub, L'Enfant Plaza Station. The free SW Shuttle runs all day to connect you to wherever you want to go. Union Station is the closest metro station to capitol hill, with service on the red line. The walk from the metro to Capitol Hill is around 10-15 minutes.

More information on the WMATA Metro System and Busses, including the most up-to-date schedules can be found here. 

For commuters, please plan to meet at Garfield Circle at 8:00 AM.

Please reach out to Event Organizer, Marlee Breakstone, at [email protected] with any questions.