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Travel
DIRECTIONS to the CONFERENCE:
By Car: Directions North, East, South, West
By Metro Train (Subway) & Bus from Local Airports:
BWI - Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
DCA - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
IAD - Washington Dulles International Airport
By Commuter (MARC) Train
By Amtrak Train
Conference Location & Address
Welcome to the 34th Annual LOEX Conference! For the first time, the University of Maryland is hosting the LOEX Conference. It is also the first time that LOEX has been held on the east coast. The University of Maryland is located in College Park, Maryland. The conference will be held at the Marriott Inn & Conference Center, located at the west end of campus, at the intersection of Campus Drive, Adelphi Road and University Boulevard (also known as MD Route 193). The address and phone number are as follows:
Marriott Inn & Conference Center
3501 University Blvd. East
Adelphi, Maryland 20783Reservation Desk: 301-985-7300
Print a copy of the address and map for taxi & bus drivers!
Friendly suggestion: There are several 'Marriott' hotels in the vicinity of College Park, MD so be sure to indicate to bus and taxi drivers that you want to go to the Marriott Inn and Conference Center at the address listed above.
For 150 years, the University of Maryland College Park had made its home in College Park, a community located 12 miles from Washington, D.C., 32 miles south of Baltimore, and 30 miles west of Annapolis, the state capital. College Park and its surrounding neighborhoods offer a variety of restaurants, nightspots, and retail shopping opportunities typical of a suburban environment. The closest Metro train station to campus is the College Park Metro Station. Not including the time it will take you to arrive at this Station, it will take about 20-25 minutes to travel by Metro train to downtown Washington, D.C.
Taxi fares from campus to downtown Washington, D.C. will vary widely but can cost approximately $15 to $20 one way. See the Planning Committee's suggested page on Things to Do for more information.
DIRECTIONS TO THE CONFERENCE:
The LOEX 2006 Conference will be held at the Marriott Inn & Conference Center, located at the west end of the University of Maryland campus, at the intersection of Campus Drive, Adelphi Road and University Boulevard (MD Route 193).
BY CAR: DIRECTIONS NORTH, EAST, SOUTH, WEST
The Marriott Inn & Conference Center is located a few miles from the Capital Beltway (or I-495) and is fairly easy to reach by car. It is important to note that Washington, D.C. area traffic can be very congested anytime during the day.
From Baltimore, MD & Points North:
- Take I-95 South to the I-495, the Capital Beltway;
- Take Exit 27. Follow signs to Exit 25, U.S. Route 1 South to College Park;
- Proceed approximately 2 miles on U.S. Route 1 South;
- Bear right onto MD Route 193 West (also called University Boulevard);
- At the 3rd traffic light (or Adelphi Road), make a U-turn and turn into the parking garage for the Marriott Inn & Conference Center;
- Parking is free for LOEX Conference participants.
From Annapolis, MD & Points East:
- Take MD Route 50 to the I-495 the Capital Beltway towards College Park;
- Take Exit 25 to U.S. Route 1 South;
- Proceed approximately 1 mile south on U.S. Route 1;
- Keep right onto MD Route 193 West (also called University Boulevard);
- At the 3rd traffic light (or Adelphi Road), make a U-turn and turn into the parking garage for the Marriott Inn & Conference Center;
- Parking is free for LOEX Conference participants.
From Alexandria, VA & Points South of Washington, D.C.:
- Take I-295 north toward Baltimore. Eventually, I-295 becomes the Baltimore-Washington Parkway (also called MD Route 295);
- Exit onto Riverdale Road and go west toward Hyattsville/New Carrollton;
- Riverdale Road becomes East-West Highway (also called MD Route 410);
- Turn right onto Adelphi Road;
- At the 4th traffic light, make a U-turn and turn into the parking garage for the Marriott Inn & Conference Center;
- Parking is free for LOEX Conference participants.
From Montgomery County, MD & Points West:
- Take I-495 the Capital Beltway towards College Park;
- Exit at New Hampshire Avenue/Takoma Park (also called MD Route 650 South);
- At the 3nd light, turn left onto Adelphi Road;
- At the 3rd traffic light, make a U-turn and turn into the parking garage for the Marriott Inn & Conference Center;
- Parking is free for LOEX Conference participants.
From Washington, D.C.:
- Take New Hampshire Avenue or MD Route 650 north towards College Park;
- Turn right onto MD Route 193 East (also called University Boulevard);
- At the 6th traffic light, cross Adelphi Road and turn into the parking garage for the Marriott Inn & Conference Center;
- Parking is free for LOEX Conference participants.
BY METRO TRAIN & BUS - FROM LOCAL AIRPORTS
The University of Maryland is served by three major airports -- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). BWI and Washington Dulles carry the majority of long-distance and international flights to the Washington, D.C. area, and flights to those airports are generally priced lower than to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. All major airlines, including the discount airlines, serve the Washington, D.C. area, but most do not fly into all three airports. Using the code “WAS” in any online ticketing system (e.g., Expedia, Orbitz, Travelocity, etc.) will usually bring up results for all three airports.
All local airports host a variety of rental car services. Rental cars hired at BWI and Washington Dulles International Airports will be marginally cheaper than those rented at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, but affordable rental cars are available at all three airports and in downtown Washington, D.C. The Marriott Inn & Conference Center provides free parking for LOEX participants.
Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is located just south of Baltimore, MD and is approximately 25 miles north of College Park. Here are some suggested ways to get to the Conference from this airport:
- By car, depending on traffic, travel time is approximately 35 minutes. See driving directions from Baltimore, MD & Points North for more information.
- MARC commuter train service is available from the BWI Rail Station to the College Park Metro Station. See information on MARC trains for more information.
- Taking the Super Shuttle is also a convenient option. The cost of a one-way trip is $27 for the first passenger and $11 for each additional guest.
- B30 Greenbelt-BWI Airport Express Line (Bus is another easy way to travel from BWI to the Metro train system. It costs $3 one way to travel on the B30 Bus between BWI Airport and the GREENBELT Metro Station. Once you reach the GREENBELT Station, take the C2 bus in the direction towards TWINBROOK. It costs $1.25 one way to ride the C2 Bus; it will stop next to the Marriott Inn & Conference Center.
- Taxi service from BWI Airport to the Marriott Inn & Conference Center will cost approximately $35 (or more) depending on traffic.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is located in Arlington, VA, which is approximately 15 miles south of College Park. Here are some suggested ways to get to the Conference from this airport:
- By car, depending on traffic, travel time is approximately 45 minutes. See driving directions from Alexandria, VA & Points South of Washington, D.C. for more information.
- Taking a Metro train and bus are convenient ways of getting to the Conference. Unlike other airports, this one has a Metro Train Station conveniently located between Terminals B and C:
- Note: All stations are equiped with elevators & escalators; great for rolling luggage!
- Review this Metro System map.
- Take the YELLOW line in the direction of MT. VERNON SQUARE Station.
- Take the YELLOW line 4 stops to the L'ENFANT PLAZA Station.
- Transfer to the GREEN line in the direction of GREENBELT Station.
- Take the GREEN line 11 stops to the COLLEGE PARK-U of MD Station.
- Exit the Metro.
- Take any of these Metro buses to the Marriott Inn & Conference Center:
- F6 Bus in the direction of SILVER SPRING.
- C8 Bus in the direction of WHEATON.
- Or, take the University of Maryland's COLLEGE PARK shuttle bus route to campus. Its free. Once you arrive at its final stop on campus (located in front of the Stamp Student Union Building), transfer to the the CAMPUS CONNECTOR NORTH shuttle bus route. This bus route will stop close to the Marriott Inn & Conference Center.
- Taking the Super Shuttle is another convenient option. The cost for one way trip is $25 for the first guest and $8 for each additional guest.
- Taxi service from this airport to the Marriott Inn & Conference Center will cost approximately $40 (or more) depending on traffic.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is located near Herndon, Virginia. This airport is about 35 miles southwest of College Park. Here are some suggested ways to get to the Conference from this airport:
- By car, depending on traffic, travel time is approximately 60 minutes. See driving directions from Montgomery County, MD and Points West for more information.
- Take the Washington Flyer Coach Service from the airport to the Metro Train station. This bus travels non-stop from the airport to the WEST FALLS CHURCH Metro Station for $9 one way or $16 round trip.
- Note: All stations are equiped with elevators & escalators; great for rolling luggage!
- Review this Metro System map.
- Once you arrive at the WEST FALLS CHURCH Station, take the ORANGE line in the direction of NEW CARROLLTON Station.
- Take the ORANGE line 13 stops to the L'ENFANT PLAZA Station.
- Transfer to the GREEN LINE in the direction of GREENBELT Station.
- Take the GREEN line 11 stops to the COLLEGE PARK-U of MD Station.
- Take any of these buses to the Marriott Inn & Conference Center:
- F6 Bus in the direction of SILVER SPRING
- C8 Bus in the direction of WHEATON
- Or, take the University of Maryland's COLLEGE PARK shuttle bus route to campus. Its free. Once you arrive at its final stop on campus (located in front of the Stamp Student Union Building), transfer to the the CAMPUS CONNECTOR NORTH shuttle bus route. This bus route will stop close to the Marriott Inn & Conference Center.
- Taking the Super Shuttle is another convenient option. The cost for a one way trip is $35 for the first passenger and $8 for each additional guest.
- Taxi service from the airport to the Marriott Inn & Conference Center will cost approximately $55, depending on traffic
MARC Trains from Baltimore/Inner Harbor, MD
- Take the CAMDEN line train south towards Washington, D.C.
- Get off at the COLLEGE PARK Station
- Take either of these buses to the Marriott Inn & Conference Center:
- F6 Bus in the direction of SILVER SPRING
- C8 Bus in the direction of WHEATON
- Or, take the University of Maryland's COLLEGE PARK shuttle bus route to campus. Its free. Once you arrive at its final stop on campus (located in front of the Stamp Student Union Building), transfer to the the CAMPUS CONNECTOR NORTH shuttle bus route. This bus route will stop close to the Marriott Inn & Conference Center.
MARC Trains from Baltimore (Penn Station/West Baltimore/BWI Airport):
- Take the PENN line train south towards Washington, D.C.
- Get off at UNION Station
- Transfer to the Metro Train system. Review map
- Note: All stations are equiped with elevators & escalators; great for rolling luggage!
- Take the RED line train in the direction of GLENMONT Station
- Take the RED line 4 stops to the FORT TOTTEN Station
- Transfer to the GREEN line train in the direction of GREENBELT Station.
- Take the GREEN line 3 stops to the COLLEGE PARK-U of M Station
- Exit the Metro.
- Take either of these Metro buses to the Marriott Inn & Conference Center:
- F6 Bus in the direction of SILVER SPRING
- C8 Bus in the direction of WHEATON
- Or, take the University of Maryland's COLLEGE PARK shuttle bus route to campus. Its free. Once you arrive at its final stop on campus (located in front of the Stamp Student Union Building), transfer to the the CAMPUS CONNECTOR NORTH shuttle bus route. This bus route will stop close to the Marriott Inn & Conference Center.
Amtrak Trains arriving at Washington, D.C. (Union Station):
- Upon arriving at Union Station, follow signs to the Metro;
- Note: All stations are equiped with elevators & escalators; great for rolling luggage!
- Review this Metro System map
- Take the RED line in the direction of GLENMONT Station;
- Take the RED line 4 stops to the FORT TOTTEN Station;
- Transfer to the GREEN line in the direction of GREENBELT Station;
- Go 3 stops and get off at the COLLEGE PARK-U of MD Station;
- Exit the Metro station;
- Take either of these Metro buses to the Marriott Inn & Conference Center:
- F6 Bus in the direction of SILVER SPRING
- C8 Bus in the direction of WHEATON
- Or, take the University of Maryland's COLLEGE PARK shuttle bus route to campus. Its free. Once you arrive at its final stop on campus (located in front of the Stamp Student Union Building), transfer to the the CAMPUS CONNECTOR NORTH shuttle bus route. This bus route will stop close to the Marriott Inn & Conference Center.
Amtrak Trains arriving at New Carrollton, MD:
- Upon arriving at New Carrollton Station, follow signs to the Metro;
- Note: All stations are equiped with elevators & escalators; great for rolling luggage!
- Review this Metro System map
- Take the ORANGE line in the direction of VIENNA/FAIRFAX Station;
- Go 10 stops and get off at the L'ENFANT PLAZA Station;
- Transfer to the GREEN line in the direction of GREENBELT Station;
- Go 11 stops and get off at theCOLLEGE PARK-U of MD Station;
- Exit the Metro station;
- Take either of these Metro buses to the Marriott Inn & Conference Center:
- F6 Bus in the direction of SILVER SPRING
- C8 Bus in the direction of WHEATON
- Or, take the University of Maryland's COLLEGE PARK shuttle bus route to campus. Its free. Once you arrive at its final stop on campus (located in front of the Stamp Student Union Building), transfer to the the CAMPUS CONNECTOR NORTH shuttle bus route. This bus route will stop close to the Marriott Inn & Conference Center.
