TRAVEL & HOTEL

The 2024 211 Leadership Summit will be held at the Mary M. Gates Learning Center located at the United Way Worldwide office in Alexandria, Virginia. For your convenience, we've compiled general information about visiting the center and the surrounding Washington, D.C. metro area. Travelers should confirm their event registration before making nonrefundable travel plans.

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Hotel Information
Getting To Alexandria
Getting Around Alexandria

 

GETTING TO ALEXANDRIA

Air


The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is closest to Alexandria, VA, and is only about 15 minutes from any of the hotels listed. Two other airports, Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) in Maryland and Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Virginia, sometimes offer significantly lower fares. Each of these airports is approximately an hour drive from Alexandria, VA, and requires use of a shuttle service, taxi cab, rental car or public transportation. 

Image: National Airport - Twilight-1, by Washington Photo Safari licensed under CC BY SA 4.0.

Train


Amtrak has rail stations in Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC. For fares and schedules please call 800 USA RAIL (800-872-7245) or visit their web site.

The MARC train runs from BWI into Washington, DC’s Union Station for less than $10, Monday-Friday, 5:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m., with limited service on weekends. For more information visit their web site. From Union Station, you can take the metro into Alexandria.

Image: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, by Geoff Livingston licensed under CC BY 2.0.

GETTING AROUND TOWN

There are multiple transportation options within the Washington, D.C. region.

Rideshare


Various rideshare apps offer transportation services. Feel free to use your favorite app to explore the city!

Image: P1010015, by Minneapolis Public Works TPP licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Taxi


Multiple cab companies are available for your transportation convenience. Local Alexandria taxi services include:

Image: 03.ColumbusCircle.WDC.12January2021, by Elvert Barnes licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Bus & Metro


Visitors can use the trains, buses, or a combination of the two to get to get around the area. Check out the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority website to get more details about exploring Washington D.C. and the surrounding area. For information on Alexandria’s local bus transit, check out the DASH bus website. The DASH bus is free - just hop on a ride!

Image: Dash Bus 37, by Ben Schumin licensed under CC BY 2.0.

HOTEL Room block

 

A pre-negotiated room rate is offered at the Sheraton Hotel for your convenience.

The hotel room block reservation link will be included in your registration confirmation email. Rates and availability at the hotel before and after the event are not guaranteed; please contact the hotel directly for that information.

Hotel Name: Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria
Address: 801 N St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Discount Room Rate: Standard room - $209 USD / night + taxes & fees
Hotel Booking Deadline: October 8, 2024

LOCAL RESTAURANTS

PLEASE NOTE that all information on this page is provided as a courtesy only. Inclusion on this general information page does not indicate United Way Worldwide endorsement or recommendation. All travel arrangements made are at the discretion of the passenger and service provider.

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