WASHINGTON DC INFORMATION
AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION
Attendees may make flight arrangements to arrive into one of three major airports:
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - accessible via Blue and Yellow lines on the Metro System. Airport Terminal map.
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). accessible via Silver Line Metrorail transportation. Airport Terminal map.
- Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) - accessible via MARC/Amtrak train route to/from Union Station. Airport Terminal map.
Uber/Lyft/Taxis are available from all three airports.
View the Complete Guide to Washington DC airports.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Washington, DC, northern Virginia, and suburban Maryland are connected by an expansive railroad system. It is a popular, convenient, and affordable way to tour the area. The Metro System has six color-coded lines: Red, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Green, and Silver. Some Metro stations have more than one line and certain stations (such as Metro Center) connect multiple lines. Each train car has an external sign with the color and direction of the train.
Washington, DC, also has several taxi companies, Uber, and Lyft.
VISIT DC
Plan your visit to Washington, DC:
WEATHER IN MARCH
In mid-March, the average daytime temperature is 55 degrees Fahrenheit / 12 degrees Celsius and nighttime temperature is 45 degrees Fahrenheit / 7 degrees Celsius. Weather website.
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
The United States has one telephone number to call for medical, fire, or criminal emergencies – 911. The number is available 24 hours per day, free of charge, from any telephone.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
Important Information For International Travelers Including Passport & Visa requirements.
CURRENCY
The United States dollar is the official currency of the US. Credit cards are widely accepted in the U.S., but it is recommended to carry some cash for smaller vendors. Visit the current exchange rate converter for more information here.
ATMs are widely available at most banks and in many convenience stores throughout the D.C. area. Many are located in a terminal external to the bank.
VOLTAGE
Since voltage in the U.S. is 110-120 V (60 Hz) and varies from many other countries, consider bringing a travel adapter with voltage transformer to charge devices.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
Should you wish to have mobile service on your device while you are in the US, check with your existing service provider in your home country to see if they offer international service in the US. Alternatively, you can opt to purchase a temporary US based SIM card for your mobile device. If your device accepts an eSIM card, then you will not need to remove your existing SIM to use it.
For more information about eSIM:
What is an eSIM card - PC Magazine
