Travel information

The Ceramics Workshop invited participants will make their own travel arrangements to Washington D.C. and to the Westin Arlington.

Once in the Washington D.C. area, the Metrorail is ideal for transportation between local airports and the hotel. Metrorail is Washington D.C.’s safe & reliable subway system. Metro is much easier and more cost effective than driving & parking in the area.

The Westin Arlington is located a short walk from the Ballston Metro Station on the Orange Line. A map is provided on this page.

Metro HOURS OF OPERATION:

Monday to Thursday: 5 a.m. to midnight
Friday: 5 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Saturday: 7 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Sunday: 7 a.m. to midnight

Metrorail Fares and approximate travel times between Washington DC area Airports and the Ballston Metro Station at the Westin Arlington:

*(this includes a $10.00 bus fare and a separately purchased Metro fare, see instructions below)

TAKING THE METRORAIL FROM THE AIRPORT:

Reagan National Airport: The Metro serves Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), and it is convenient and easy to take the Metro from the airport to the Westin Arlington Hotel, taking the Blue Line from the airport to Rosslyn Station, then switching to the Orange Line from Rosslyn Station to the Ballston Metro station. The trip between Reagan National Airport and Ballston Metro Station is approximately 24 minutes.

Washington Dulles Airport: From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), take the Washington Flyer Coach to the West Falls Church Metro station, which is just 2 stops from the Ballston-MU stop at the Westin Arlington. The trip between Dulles International Airport and The Ballston Metro Station is approximately 1 hour. The schedule and fees for the Washington Flyer Coach are available at their website http://www.washfly.com/flyer_bus_about.htm

The reliable Metro serves many travelers, so it is common to see passengers with luggage. The Metrorail is considered safe; however be certain to keep control of your personal belongings while on the Metro. Trains are crowded at rush hour times, so you may wish to use the wider wheelchair accessible turnstiles if you are travelling with luggage.

Once you arrive at the Ballston-MU metro stop, follow the map provided here.

Visit www.wmata.com for the latest official Metro information.

Metro pocket guide http://www.wmata.com/pdfs/pocket_guides/english.pdf

Reimbursement Information:

Carnegie Mellon University will reimburse you for travel to the Workshop on Emerging Areas in Ceramics for the following expenses:

Lodging: You will be reimbursed for your hotel stay at the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel from 18-March until 21-March at the rate of $224/night plus tax. Parking at the Westin will also be reimbursed if you drive to the workshop.

Transportation: If you are flying, you will be reimbursed for round trip economy airfare and ground transportation to/from the airport and hotel. Ground transportation includes the metro, taxi or shuttle. You will be reimbursed for baggage fees if necessary. If you choose to drive, you will be reimbursed for your mileage to/from hotel and home. The current mileage rate is $0.555/mile. Please printout a google maps directions to submit with your form so that we have a record of the mileage.

A form is provided to help us process your reimbursement. You should be able to fill out this form on your computer and print out or email to us. Please make sure to fill out your mailing address on the form so that we can mail the reimbursement check. Please submit any ORIGINAL receipts with your expense reimbursement form to Neetha Khan at the meeting. Email printouts are ok if you purchased your airline ticket online. Neetha Khan will be collecting the travel documents for reimbursement at the meeting. You can also submit your forms to her electronically by emailing them to neetha@andrew.cmu.edu. Neetha can also answer any questions you have about travel.

Download the reimbursement form here

HELPFUL TIPS:

There have been thefts of mobile devices at metro stations (stolen out of people's hands while they are using them).

For your safety, stand away from the edge of the platform until the train has come to a stop.

On escalators, walk to the left & stand to the right.

When the train arrives, stand to the left or right side of the door to allow passengers to exit before boarding.

While the Metro is considered safe and thousands ride it every day, you should be sure your valuables are secure, especially on crowded trains.

No eating, drinking, or smoking anywhere in the Metro stations.

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