Travel Resources
The American Society for Nutrition’s (ASN) annual flagship meeting, NUTRITION 2026, will be held July 25 – 28, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Get the information you need to join the nutrition community in Washington, DC.
Getting Here
By Air
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is located in Virginia just outside of DC and has two terminals, the Historic Terminal 1 which opened in 1941 and is now the primary terminal for Southwest Airlines and Terminal 2 housing all other airlines flying into DCA. DCA has a limited number of international flights primarily serving destinations such as Canada and the Caribbean.
- Dulles International Airport (IAD) is located in north western Virginia and houses one large terminal with five concourses (A,B,C,D, and Z) which operate 113 gates. IAD is the primary international airport in the DC Metro area.
- Dulles International Airport offers Dulles Taxi service to get you to your final destination upon arrival.
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- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is located in Baltimore, Maryland and is the busiest airport in the region serving over 27 million passengers.
By Rail
Washington DC Union Station is served by Amtrak, the national railroad passenger system of the United States. Designed by famed architect Daniel Burnham, Union Station is a Beaux-Arts masterpiece that adds to the rich culture of Washington DC.
The Alexandria Virginia Amtrack Station is served by Amtrak and VRE Commuter Trains with the metro nearby.
- Amtrak – With 21,000 miles of routes across the United States and Canada, Amtrak offers more than 300 high-speed trains to more than 500 destinations daily. Find Amtrak routes and fares.
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Getting Around the City
- Taxi service – The Washington DC area is served primarily by Yellow Cab Company. To schedule a cab or see rates visit Yellow Cab Company of DC or Alexandria Yellow Cab.
- Ride Share – Both Uber and Lyft have a presence in Washington, DC & National Harbor
- Water Taxi – The DC area offers and easy and scenic way to get around with stops at the Wharf, Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria, and National Harbor.
- Metro – The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (METRO) is the DC Metro Area’s high capacity public transport rail system. The metro is an easy low cost way to navigate the city of Washington DC. For more information and route maps click here.
Travel Reminder
On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights or use a valid U.S. passport or another federally approved form of identification. REAL ID is a new federal requirement. For information, check out REAL ID | Homeland Security and your state motor vehicle website.