Going to a show in Washington, DC
Airport to venue, closest lodging, rideshare, taxis, black car and SUV pickup, parking and transit in Washington, DC, from official sources.
From the airport
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (ground transportation)
- Washington Dulles International Airport (ground transportation)
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (ground transportation)
Airport to the venue
From Reagan National, Metrorail connects directly at Terminal 2. From Dulles, the Silver Line takes about an hour to downtown. Source
Rideshare
Exit from baggage claim. At Reagan National, cross to the outer curb; at Dulles, go up the ramp to the Arrivals level roadway. Source
Taxis
Washington Flyer serves Dulles exclusively, 24 hours, from lower-level Door 1 or Door 7. Listing is not an endorsement. Source
Black car and SUV pickup
The Airports Authority allows only permitted sedan and limo services at Reagan and Dulles, and pre-arranged reservations are required. Do not accept rides from drivers who solicit at the airport. Source
Public transit
An elevated Metrorail station connects to the concourse level of Terminal 2 at Reagan National. Source
Venues and closest lodging
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Parking. Multiple garages around the center offer hourly and daily parking. Source
Transit. The center sits atop the Mt. Vernon Square/7th Street-Convention Center Metro station. Gallery Place-Chinatown on the Red Line is a 5-minute walk. Source
Closest lodging. The bureau says the center connects to the Marriott Marquis, with over 7,700 rooms within walking distance. Source
Shows in Washington, DC
Neuroscience 2026
The annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience for brain researchers worldwide.
NVIDIA GTC Washington, D.C. 2026
NVIDIA's Washington conference for developers, researchers, industry partners, public sector staff and policymakers. Topics include open models, AI factories, physical AI and scientific computing.
AICPA & CIMA Conference on Current SEC and PCAOB Developments 2026
An annual conference on accounting, auditing and regulatory developments, offered in person and live online. Speakers include staff from the SEC, PCAOB and FASB.
2027 TRB Annual Meeting
A large transportation research meeting spanning every mode of transportation. It is for researchers, agencies and practitioners.
Washington, D.C. Auto Show 2027
A ten-day public auto show in the nation's capital, with hundreds of new models. The organizer calls it the Public Policy Show because of a preview day for officials, industry and media.
2027 NACo Legislative Conference
The National Association of Counties' policy conference in Washington, D.C. for county officials and staff. It combines committee work, workshops and advocacy.
America's Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference 2027
The main advocacy and education gathering for US credit unions, held in Washington, D.C. Attendees combine sessions with optional Capitol Hill meetings.
ABA Washington Summit 2027
ABA's policy and advocacy gathering in the capital. Bankers hear from lawmakers and regulators and meet peers from across the country.
SATELLITE 2027
A conference and exhibition for the satellite and space communications industry. The exhibition runs March 9 to 11.
World Vaccine Congress Washington 2027
A congress on vaccine development and manufacturing for vaccine developers and their partners. Workshops precede the main congress.
2027 NLC Congressional City Conference
A National League of Cities gathering in Washington, D.C. for local elected officials and city staff. It focuses on federal policy and meetings with Congress.
Small Business Expo Washington, D.C. 2027
A one-day trade show and conference for small business owners, entrepreneurs and start-ups in the Washington, D.C. area.
Modern Day Marine 2027
A Marine Corps-focused military expo. The 2027 schedule is not final.
ONS Congress 2027
The annual congress of the Oncology Nursing Society, for oncology nurses in clinical practice and leadership.
2027 AAN Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, held in person and online.
Digestive Disease Week 2027
A large annual meeting on gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and GI surgery, held in person and online.
2027 ADA Scientific Sessions
The American Diabetes Association's yearly scientific meeting on diabetes research and care for clinicians and researchers.
AUSA Annual Meeting 2027
The annual meeting and exposition of the Association of the United States Army. The organizer says future dates are subject to change.