Travel and Lodging
Lodging
Accommodations will be provided at the Bolger Center from Sunday evening through Wednesday afternoon. View maps and other facility information .
The Bolger Center
9600 Newbridge Drive
Potomac, MD 20854
Phone: 301–983–7000
bolgercenter.com/
Please plan to participate in evening events by arriving at the Bolger Center no later than 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 14.
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Participants will be responsible for securing and paying for all travel costs to the Bolger Center, including long-distance travel and ground transportation. To facilitate your travels to the Bolger Center, please review the transportation information below, including public transit from regional airports and train stations. Please note that the Bolger Center provides limited free Metro shuttle service.
Ground Transportation From Local Airports
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
(Approximately 20 miles from the Bolger Center)
Metro
Upon arriving at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), follow signs to the Metro. Board the Yellow Line train in the direction of Mt. Vernon Square/Fort Totten and exit at the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station. Follow signs to the Red Line train in the direction of Shady Grove. Exit at the Bethesda Metro station, and at the top of the long escalator, head to your left. The Bolger Center shuttle utilizes the third lane next to the Chevy Chase Bank ATM, and runs every hour and 15 minutes between 5:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., 7 days a week.
Taxicab
Taxicabs are available at the exits of each airport terminal. Please note that they may not accept credit cards. Approximate one-way fare to the Bolger Center is $40-50, and travel time is approximately 30 minutes during nonrush hour.
SuperShuttle
To use the SuperShuttle shared van service, follow signs for Ground Transportation and to the SuperShuttle boarding area, located curbside at each terminal. SuperShuttle can be reached at 800–BLUEVAN (800–258–3826).
Dulles International Airport (IAD)
(Approximately 23 miles from the Bolger Center)
Metro (via Bus)
Washington Flyer Coach service provides transportation between the Dulles Airport (IAD) and the West Falls Church Metro station every 30 minutes. To use this service, purchase a ticket from the Ground Transportation Center's ticket counter, located on the Arrivals level.
Upon arrival at the West Falls Church Metro station, board the Orange Line in the direction of New Carrollton and exit at the Metro Center station. Follow signs to the Red Line in the direction of Shady Grove. Exit at the Bethesda Metro station, and at the top of the long escalator, head to your left. The Bolger Center shuttle utilizes the third lane next to the Chevy Chase Bank ATM, and runs every hour and 15 minutes between 5:15 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., 7 days a week.
Taxicab
Taxicabs are available at the exits of each airport terminal. Please note that they may not accept credit cards. Approximate one-way fare to the Bolger Center is $50-60, and travel time is approximately 30-40 minutes during nonrush hour.
SuperShuttle
To use the SuperShuttle shared van service, follow signs for Ground Transportation and to the SuperShuttle boarding area, located curbside at each terminal. SuperShuttle can be reached at 800–BLUEVAN (800–258–3826).
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
(Approximately 40 miles from the Bolger Center)
Metro (via Bus)
The B30 Express Metrobus provides express bus transportation between the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Metro every 30 minutes. The bus will drop you off at Greenbelt Metro station.
Upon arrival at Greenbelt Metro station, board the Green Line train heading in the direction of Branch Avenue and exit at the Fort Totten Metro station. Follow signs to the Red Line in the direction of Shady Grove. Exit at the Bethesda Metro station, and at the top of the long escalator, head to your left. The Bolger Center shuttle utilizes the third lane next to the Chevy Chase Bank ATM, and runs every hour and 15 minutes between 5:15 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., 7 days a week.
Taxicab
Taxicabs are available at the exits of each airport terminal. Please note that they may not accept credit cards. Approximate one-way fare to the Bolger Center is $85-95, and travel time is approximately 45-55 minutes during nonrush hour.
SuperShuttle
To use the SuperShuttle shared van service, proceed to one of the SuperShuttle ground transportation counters. These are located on the lower level. SuperShuttle can be reached at 800–BLUEVAN (800–258–3826).
Ground Transportation From Union Station (Amtrak)
Metro
Upon arrival, follow signs to the Metro, located within Union Station on the lower level. Take the Red Line in the direction of Shady Grove. Exit at the Bethesda Metro station, and at the top of the long escalator, head to your left. The Bolger Center shuttle utilizes the third lane next to the Chevy Chase Bank ATM, and runs every hour and 15 minutes between 5:15 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., 7 days a week.
Taxicab
Taxicab stands are located in front of Union Station. Please note that they may not accept credit cards. Approximate one-way fare to the Bolger Center is $50-60, and travel time is approximately 30-40 minutes during nonrush hour.
Ground Transportation by Car
For directions to the Bolger Center, visit bolgercenter.com/directions/directions.asp . Complimentary parking will be provided for meeting attendees.
Websites for Additional Travel Information
For your convenience, additional ground travel information is available at the following websites: