Logistics

Topics: Meeting, Dates & Times | Location | Travel  | Accommodations & Hotel Services  | Food | Materials Shipment 

Meeting Dates & Times

June 28-30, 2023

The PI meeting will start with special sessions on June 28, and a general session in the evening. On June 29, there will be a full day of sessions. The meeting will end by 2pm on June 30.

Meeting Location

Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202

Map of Meeting Spaces at the Hyatt Regency. The PI meeting will be located on the Ballroom and Independence levels.

Travel

Your grant must assume costs for travel and accommodations. If you do not have project funds for your participation in the meeting, please contact your NSF program officer. 

TRAVEL BY CAR:

  • Map & Directions to the hotel
  • Parking at the hotel (valet only)
    • First Hour: $18
    • One – Four Hours: $28
    • Four – Six Hours: $38
    • Over Six Hours / Overnight: $45

TRAVEL BY TRAIN:

  • Amtrak (Union Station, Washington, DC, approx. 6 miles to hotel via Metro or car)
  • Virginia Rail Express (Crystal City Station, approx. 1 mile to hotel

TRAVEL BY AIR:

Airport Options:

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (approx. 1 mile to hotel)
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (approx. 29 miles to hotel)
  • Baltimore-Washington International Airport (approx. 37 miles to hotel)

Getting To and From the Airport:

  • Hotel Shuttle to/from Reagan National Airport
    • Complimentary shuttle service from the Hyatt Regency Crystal City Hotel is available to and from Reagan National Airport / Metro Station daily. The shuttle departs from the hotel front drive every 20-minutes from 4:20 am – 12:40 am seven days a week.
    • Track the Hyatt shuttle for pick-up by visiting the link https://www.trackmyshuttle.com/. Use HOTEL CODE: 2799
    • Terminal 1 pickup location is located outside the main doors. Follow signs for Hotel Shuttle Pickup. Terminal 2 pickup locations are located outside of Doors 4 and 7 on the baggage claim level. Follow signs for Hotel Shuttle Pickup.
  • Taxi
  • Uber/Lyft
  • Public Transportation
    • Public transportation options are available from all three regional airports. Use Google Maps to determine your best route from Washington Dulles International Airport (Metro) and the Baltimore Washington International Airport (MARC/Amtrak train to Metro) to the meeting location.
    • The closest Metro station to the meeting location is on the YELLOW/BLUE LINE: Crystal City Metro Station (15-20 min walk to hotel). This station is one stop from Reagan National Airport. (BLUE LINE toward LARGO or YELLOW LINE toward FORT TOTTEN or GREENBELT.
      • Walking directions from the Crystal City Metro Station to the hotel: Head east on 18th St then turn right onto Crystal Dr. Follow Crystal Dr for .7 mile and turn right onto 27th St. Destination will be on your right.
    • From Washington Dulles International Airport, the Metro takes 60-90 minutes and costs $3-6. follow signs to Metro station (SILVER LINE) and board train heading toward LARGO. Connect to the BLUE LINE at ROSSLYN Metro Station and board train heading towards HUNTINGTON to arrive at CRYSTAL CITY Metro Station.
    • From Baltimore-Washington International Airport, the total trip is 70-90 minutes (MARC train and Metro) and costs ~$10. Follow signs for the shuttle to the MARC/Amtrak station. MARC trains (PENN LINE) operate from approximately 4am-9pm (see schedule information). Arrive at UNION STATION and follow signs to the Metro station (RED LINE). Board train toward SHADY GROVE. Connect to the BLUE LINE at METRO CENTER Metro Station and board train toward FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD to arrive at CRYSTAL CITY Metro Station.

Accommodations & Hotel Services

CADRE has negotiated a hotel rate and will provide this information to registered participants. Visit the hotel website for a complete list of services and amenities.

Food

Limited meals (a light breakfast and lunch on June 29, and a light breakfast on June 30) will be provided at the meeting. For other meals, find options:

Materials Shipment

If you need to ship materials, please ship the items to yourself to the hotel at the address listed below. Ex:

Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Attention: Guest Name (guest)
DRK-12 PI Meeting
2799 Richmond Hwy
Arlington, VA 22202

IMPORTANT: If you plan to ship materials at the end of the conference, please bring a prepared label and the hotel business services office will help you ship your items.