TRAVEL TO WASHINGTON, DC
Washington, DC, is served by three major airports, Amtrak, and a world-class subway system (Metro). Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is approximately 6 miles (10 km) from the Convention Center, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is approximately 27 miles (43 km) away, and the Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is approximately 30 miles (48 km) from the Convention Center. Amtrak's Union Square station is approximately 2 miles (3 km) from the Convention Center.
The AACR has named Gant Travel Management its official travel coordinator for the Annual Meeting. For ticketing information and to receive exclusive conference discounts, please contact Gant Travel at aacr@ganttravel.com or (800) 621-1083 [outside the U.S. and Canada please call (630) 227-3873]. Gant is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. U.S. Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
United Airlines is offering special meeting fares for all attendees who use the Special Meeting Desk to book their reservations. Book early and take advantage of the promotional fares that give you the greatest savings! United is offering a 2% to 5% discount on applicable fares, including First Class. By purchasing your ticket at least 30 days in advance of your scheduled travel, you will receive an additional 5% discount on applicable fares. This special offer applies to travel on domestic routes of all United Airlines, United Express, and code share flights operated by Air Canada. In addition, special discounts are available on United International flights. Simply call (or have your travel agent call) (800) 521-4041 and refer to #598CD. Mileage Plus members receive full credit for all miles flown to this meeting. You or your travel agent should call as soon as possible, as seats may be limited. The United discount is applied to each qualifying reservation automatically. All rules and restrictions apply.
Amtrak offers a 10% discount off the lowest available rail fare to Washington, DC, valid for travel between Wednesday, April 14, and Saturday, April 24, 2010. To book your reservation call Amtrak at (800) 872-7245 or contact your local travel agent and refer to Convention Fare Code X38Y-964 when making your reservation. This offer is not valid on the Auto Train and Acela Service. Fare is valid on Amtrak Regional for all departures seven days a week, except for holiday blackouts. Offer valid with Sleepers, Business Class or First Class seats with payment of the full applicable accommodation charges.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
SuperShuttle provides ground transportation service between all major hotels in Washington, DC, and Reagan National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). SuperShuttle is offering a discount ($5 roundtrip, $2 one-way) to Annual Meeting attendees for travel between Sunday, April 11, and Tuesday, April 27, 2010. Reservations may be made online below or by calling (800) 258-3826 or (202) 296-6662 and mentioning group code VPBR2.
Taxi service is also readily available from the airports and Amtrak's Union Station. The Metro train service is accessible from each airport - directly from the terminal at Reagan, via a bus from Dulles, and via the MARC train from BWI. The AACR has also arranged for a car rental discount through Hertz. Visit the link below for reservations and details.
GETTING AROUND WASHINGTON, DC
Metrorail and Metro bus are the most convenient ways to get around DC. The Walter E. Washington Convention Center has a dedicated Metro station serviced by the yellow and green lines and many hotels are conveniently located near Metro stations or bus routes. Metro bus operates from 5:30 a.m. to midnight on weekdays and to 3:00 a.m. on weekends.
The DC Circulator is a recent transportation option that is just $1 and travels along 3 specific routes designed for easy on-off access at points of interest throughout DC. The yellow line travels east to west from Georgetown to Union Station with stops at many hotels and the Convention Center. The red line travels from north to south along historic 7th Street NW connecting the Southwest waterfront area to the Convention Center. The purple line rides round the National Mall on the weekends with stops at many of the Smithsonian Institutions’ museums and galleries. Taxicabs are abundant throughout the area. Currently taxis work in a zone system in which customers pay by how many zones they use. It has been our experience that not all taxis accept credit cards, so please come prepared to pay with cash.
Beginning Saturday, April 17 through Wednesday, April 21, shuttle buses will be provided between the Convention Center and designated AACR hotels. A list of hotels served by the shuttle service will be available in late March. Shuttle bus schedules will be posted in each hotel, at the Convention Center, and at the AACR Information Desks in the Convention Center.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
Researchers from over 60 different countries around the world regularly participate in the AACR Annual Meeting. The Association encourages and appreciates the contributions of international researchers at our programs. If you plan to attend the AACR 101st Annual Meeting 2010, please contact the American Consulate in your country to review the current regulations for travel to the United States. Obtaining the proper documentation may take several weeks or months, depending on your location, so we encourage you to contact the consulate as soon as possible if you are considering attending this conference. Information is also available on
the U.S. Department of State website.
WEBSITES FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS