Travel
Airports
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - This airport is approximately 12 miles southeast of the FDA and the hotels in Silver Spring. A cab from this airport will cost about $33. A shuttle (Super Shuttle) is available from the airport to Silver Spring for $28 (the ticket counter is on the level of the baggage by the airport exit). There is a subway (Metro) station at the airport that travels from DCA to Silver Spring with one transfer between train lines. However, please be advised that crowding on the metro generally makes it difficult to take with baggage.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) – This airport is approximately 30 miles northeast of the FDA and from the hotels in Silver Spring. A cab from this airport will cost about $80. A shuttle (Super Shuttle) is available from the airport to Silver Spring for $37 (the ticket counter is on the level of the baggage by the airport exit).
Dulles International Airport (IAD) - International travelers will typically fly into this airport. IAD is approximately 35 miles southwest of the FDA and from the hotels in Silver Spring. A cab from the airport will cost about $70. A shuttle (Super Shuttle) is available from the airport to Silver Spring for $34 (the ticket counter is on the level of the baggage by the airport exit).
Amtrak
For those traveling from surrounding states, Amtrak has frequent trains operating into the Maryland/DC area. Most Northeast Regional trains also offer Wi-Fi®, so you can stay productive or simply have some fun while en route.
Metro
The closest Metro Station to the White Oak Campus is located in the Silver Spring central business district and is accessed from the Washington subway system “Red Line.” The White Oak Campus is approximately a 20 minute cab ride from the Silver Spring Metro Station.
HOTELS
There are several hotels located close to the FDA Research Center Campus in nearby Silver Spring, MD. Listed below are some of the major hotel locations showing the distance to the FDA Campus and the rates currently quoted for the evenings of September 11 and 12, 2014. You can get more detailed information and make reservations by clicking on any of the hotel links below.
Courtyard by Marriott Silver Spring
12521 Prosperity Dr Silver Spring MD 20904
2.12 miles
Average Rate - $111
Homewood Suites by Hilton Silver Spring
8728 Colesville Rd Silver Spring MD 20910
3.46 miles
Average Rate - $139
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC - Silver Spring
8727 Colesville Rd Silver Spring MD 20910
3.50 miles
Average Rate - $189