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Before You Leave Home: National Student Government Summit Checklist

Getting to Washington, D.C.

🏨 Conference Hotel

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill

📍 Capitol Hill✈ DCA Airport🚇 ~25 min Metro🅿 $46/night Valet

400 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

Conference sessions, meals and networking all take place here • 2 blocks from Union Station • Valet parking only, no self-parking

See Hotel & Book Your Room 📄 Travel Tips (PDF)

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill queen double room

🌦️ Weather in October

Average daytime highs around 60°F with cool evenings in the 40s. Bring a jacket and umbrella.

Meeting rooms may be cool due to air conditioning; bring a layer.

🅿️ Parking

$46/night valet-only at the Hyatt (no self-parking; buses/large vans can’t be accommodated)

Tip: park outside D.C. at a Metro station lot and ride the Metro in to save.

✈️ Airport

⭐ Best Choice: Reagan National Airport (DCA)

Only 5 miles from the hotel and directly on the Metro, roughly 25 minutes, under $5. Dulles (IAD, 30 mi) and BWI (34 mi) are usable alternatives if airfare is cheaper, but the ground trip is longer.

✈️ Airport Quick Reference

Airport	Distance	Best Option	Cost
Reagan National (DCA) ⭐	5 miles	Metro (direct)	Under $5
Dulles (IAD)	30 miles	Metro Silver line + transfer	~$6 / Uber ~$50
Baltimore (BWI)	34 miles	MARC Train or Uber	~$10 train / Uber ~$60+

🚗 Ground Transportation Quick Reference

From Reagan National, board the Yellow line to Gallery Place/Chinatown, switch to the Red line, ride 2 stops to Union Station, then walk 2 blocks to the hotel.

Option	Est. Cost (DCA → Hotel)	Notes
🚇 Metro (Yellow → Red line)	Under $5, ~25 min	Most economical, direct from DCA. Runs until midnight weekdays, 3am Fri/Sat; limited Saturday daytime service
🚙 Uber / Lyft	$20–$35	Usually cheaper than a taxi; good for late-night returns
🚕 Taxi	$20–$35 + fees	Metered, available 24/7
🚆 Amtrak / MARC	Varies	Arrives at Union Station; walk 2 blocks to the hotel

🚇 Public Transit Tip

D.C.’s Metro is run by WMATA, safe, fast, and inexpensive. Buy a SmarTrip card and use it all weekend to sightsee, eat out, and lobby on Capitol Hill. Note: service is limited on Saturdays, worth planning ahead since the conference itself falls on a Saturday.

🚉 Union Station: 2 Blocks Away

One of the most beautiful train stations in America, and your arrival point whether you come by Metro, Amtrak, or MARC train. 30+ dining options inside, perfect for a meal before or after the conference.

Amtrak stops directly at Union Station, a great option for East Coast schools. amtrak.com

📍 Getting Around Once You’re Here

Stay at the Hyatt and you never need a car; all workshops and lunches are on site, and you can walk to:

U.S. Capitol (5 min walk) • Union Station (2 blocks) • Smithsonian Museums & National Mall (short walk/Metro) • Washington Monument & Lincoln Memorial (short Metro or scenic walk) • White House (short Metro or walk)

📍 Hotel Location

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Getting to Washington, D.C.

✈️ Airport Quick Reference

🚗 Ground Transportation Quick Reference

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