Access to Quality Testing for Rare Diseases: A National Conference September 26–27, 2005, Rockville, Maryland
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Transportation and Local Information

    Transportation

    Three airports serve the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. Directions to the hotel and information on transportation from the airports are listed below.

    Dulles International Airport — 25 miles
    Take the Dulles access road to I–495. Continue north and follow signs for I–270 North. Exit at Montrose Road East. Turn left on Rockville Pike; the hotel is 3/4 mile on the right.

    • Washington Flyer Taxi — Service to and from the airport. Dispatchers are on duty 24 hours a day at the East and West ramps on the lower level of the main terminal. Wheelchair mini buses accommodate only one chaired or disabled passenger and three additional nonchaired passengers. Smoking and nonsmoking vehicles are available by request. For information or to arrange transportation, call (703) 661–6655 or visit the Washington Flyer Web site. Taxicabs provide transportation at metered rates to any destination in metropolitan Washington.
    • SuperShuttle — Door-to-door shared ride van. Stops are clearly identified on the Ground Transportation Level roadway outside the Main Terminal. For information, call (800) BLUEVAN or visit the SuperShuttle Web site.

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport — 20 miles
    Take the George Washington Memorial Parkway North to I–495. Follow signs for I–270 North. Exit at Montrose Road East. Turn left on Rockville Pike; the hotel is 3/4 mile on the right.

    • Taxicabs — Available at the exits of each terminal. Dispatchers are available at exits to assist passengers. A chart of approximate taxi rates is available.
    • SuperShuttle — Door-to-door shared ride van. Upon arrival, proceed to the outside curb and contact the SuperShuttle representative. After hours, call (800) 258–3826 and press 1 for dispatch or 2 for reservations, which will transfer you to dispatch. For information, call (800) BLUEVAN or visit the SuperShuttle Web site.
    • Metro — Mass transit public transportation (subway). The hotel is located on the Red Line at the Twinbrook station. Exit the Metro station via the West exit, cross Chapman Avenue, and enter the rear of the hotel; registration is located in the opposite corner of the hotel.

    Baltimore Washington International Airport — 35 miles
    Travel west from the airport to I–95S to Capitol Beltway I–495W. Exit at Montrose Road East. Turn left on Rockville Pike; the hotel is 3/4 mile on the right.

    • SuperShuttle — Door-to-door shared ride van. For information, call (800) BLUEVAN or go to the SuperShuttle Web site.
    • Airport Shuttle — Door-to-door reservation service covering the state of Maryland. Arriving passengers' flights are tracked and passengers are met at curbside. Vans carry 7 to 10 passengers. Corporate and charter programs are also available. Service not available midnight to 3:00 a.m. For reservations and information visit the Airport Shuttle Web site or call (800) 776–0323; all major credit cards accepted.

    Rental cars are available from all three airports. Parking at the hotel is complimentary with your registration for the meeting.

    Local Restaurants

    Armand's Pizza (full-service and carryout)
    190 Halpine Road
    Rockville, MD 20852
    (301) 231–5000

    Bennigan's
    12276 Rockville Pike
    Rockville, MD 20852
    (301) 770–2594

    Cheesecake Factory
    White Flint Mall
    11301 Rockville Pike
    North Bethesda, MD 20895
    (301) 770–0999

    Green Field Churrascaria (Brazilian BBQ)
    1801 Rockville Pike
    Rockville, MD
    (301) 881–3397

    Houston's Restaurant
    12256 Rockville Pike
    Rockville, MD 20852
    (301) 468–3535

    Mamma Lucia
    12274–M Rockville Pike
    Rockville, MD 20852
    (301) 770–4894

    Ruby Tuesday
    12266–A Rockville Pike
    Rockville, MD 20852
    (301) 230–1952

    Silver Diner
    11806 Rockville Pike
    Rockville, MD 20852
    (301) 770–1444

    The Vegetable Garden (vegan Chinese)
    11618 Rockville Pike
    Rockville, MD
    (301) 468–9301