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Travel to Washington, D. C.

This page contains information for travelers navigating to Washington, D. C. from longer distances.

Navigating from the airport to the hotel.

The closest airport is the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

DC Metro

Connected directly to the concourse level of Terminal 2 via covered pedestrian walkways is the DCA Metro Station.

WMATA Blue and Yellow Lines

The WMATA Blue and Yellow Lines provide direct access to downtown Washington, D.C., and parts of Virginia.

The closest rail station stop to the Barrett & O’Connor Center and the Quincy Hotel is Farragut West station (Blue/Orange/Silver lines).

DCA Metro Station: Connected directly to the concourse level of Terminal 2 via covered pedestrian walkways.

Subway (Metro Blue/Yellow Lines) Instructions to the Quincy Hotel

  • Take the Blue Line or Yellow Line train from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Station toward Washington/Maryland.
  • Ride to Farragut West station (Blue/Orange/Silver lines).
  • Walk about 3 blocks north to the hotel on L Street NW.
  • Travel time: Approximately 15 to 25 minutes total.
  • Cost: $2.00 – $6.00 depending on peak/off-peak hours.

WMATA Bus Lines: Bus commuters can utilize the K Street & 19th Street Northwest Eastbound stop located within a 5-minute walk.

Uber/Lyft

Uber/Lyft: Fares to downtown D.C. typically range from $18 to $23 depending on your exact destination and time of travel. You can use the Rome2Rio website to view fare options.

Navigating from Union Station to the hotel.

WMATA Red Line

The WMATA Red Line is the rapid transit line of the metro system that connects 27 stations across Montgomery County, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and is the primary line through downtown Washington.

Subway (Metro Red Line) Instructions to the Quincy Hotel

  • Take the Red Line train heading toward Shady Grove
  • Ride to Farragut North station
  • Walk about 3 blocks north to the hotel on L Street NW.
  • Travel time: Head west toward 18th/19th St NW (about a 4-minute walk)
  • Cost: $2.00 depending on peak/off-peak hours.

Parking

Quincy Hotel: On-site parking is $55/day. Register upon check-in. 

Barrett & O’Connor Center Parking:

The Barrett & O’Connor Center does not have on-site parking, and street parking is very limited. The following parking garages are available:

Lodging

There is an established workshop hotel block located near the Barrett & O’Connor Center. Participants should not book their rooms at this time. More information, including a direct booking link, will be available in the coming weeks.

The workshop will cover this cost directly. If needed, self-pay rooms can be booked at the rate of $165/night, which is lower than the Federal Per Diem rate of $203/night.

  • Hotel: The Quincy, an Ascend Collection Hotel (5-minute walk to the Barrett & O’Conner Center).
  • Check-in: A personal credit card is required for incidentals. The temporary hold will be released 3–5 days after checkout.
  • Hotel Parking: On-site parking is $55/day. Register upon check-in. 
  • Booking Link: Coming soon