PLEASE NOTE: There are several Marriott hotels in Baltimore. The LSA meeting will be at the BALTIMORE MARRIOTT WATERFRONT, 700 Aliceanna Street at the east side of the Inner Harbor.

Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is the closest major airport; it is approximately 9 miles south of the city, and a 15-20 minute shuttle or taxi ride to the hotel. Three other airports can also be used: Reagan National (DCA) is approximately 45 miles to the south; Dulles (IAD) is about 30 miles further west; and Philadelphia’s airport (PHL) is south of that city and approximately 80 miles from Baltimore, but a fast 90 minute drive down I-95.

Shuttle: The "SuperShuttle" company is offering a discount on the regular round trip fare to meeting attendees. With the SuperShuttle coupon (print and clip), the round trip fare is $18 (without coupon, $22). The Super Shuttle kiosk is in the baggage claim area, and is open from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily. At other times call the dispatcher (at 1-800-BLUEVAN or 1-800-258-3826). You do not need a reservation unless you require a wheelchair accessible van (not all vans can accommodate wheelchairs).

Rental Cars: The BWI Rental Car Facility, at 7432 New Ridge Road, Hanover, MD 21076, is ten minutes from the terminal. All rental car transactions take place at this facility. Free shuttle service leaves from the terminal lower level. Rental car companies include Avis, Alamo, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty. Hand-controlled vehicles are available from Avis, Enterprise, Hertz, and Thrifty.

Driving Directions: Exiting the Airport on I-95 (west), bear right (north) on 295, the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. As you approach Baltimore (approx. 9 miles) 295 becomes Russell Street. You will pass the football and baseball stadiums on your right, then turn right (east) onto Pratt Street. After about one mile, turn right on President Street, and then right again onto Aliceanna.

From Dulles International Airport (IAD)

From Dulles to BWI: You may take a taxi directly from Dulles to BWI where you can take the Super Shuttle to the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront (as above). Estimated fare for the 60-70 minute trip is $97.00. There is also SuperShuttle service from Dulles to BWI; estimated fare for a 90 minute trip is $75.00.

Rental Cars: The following rental car companies operate from Dulles Airport: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.

Driving Directions: The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront is about 75 miles from Dulles Airport. From the airport, take the Dulles Toll Road, VA 267,east (follow signs for "Dulles Access Road," which is toll free). This will bring you to I-495, the Washington Beltway. Take 495 north (it then bears east), connect to I-95 North. Follow I-95 into Baltimore. Exit at Russell Street north. When you have passed the football and baseball stadiums on your right, turn right onto Pratt Street, and then after about one mile, turn right onto President Street, and then right again onto Aliceanna.

Baltimore Economy Shuttle: Fares between National Airport and the Marriott are similar to those listed above for Dulles. Advance reservations are required. Log onto

Red Top Cab: Approximate one-way fare between the airport and the hotel is $70-80. Call 703-522-3333 for advance reservations.

Rental Cars: The following rental car companies operate at National Airport: Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, and National.

Driving Directions: The hotel is approximately 45 miles to the northwest of the airport. Leaving the airport follow signs for George Washington Parkway north. Connect with the Washington Beltway, I-495, north (east), and then proceed north on I-95. Exit at Russell Street, then after passing the two stadiums, turn right on Pratt Street, then right again on President Street and onto Aliceanna.

General Driving Directions to Baltimore and the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel

See Mapquest or Google Maps–but here are a few tips:

From the North: South on the New Jersey Turnpike, which, initially, is also I-95. However, do not follow I-95 when it veers west to Philadelphia. Follow the Turnpike to the Delaware Memorial Bridge, the Delaware Turnpike, and then, as you reach the Maryland line, I-95 again. Follow I-95, which circles Baltimore on the east and connects with I-395, which takes you to the Inner Harbor. OR, from I-95, take the Baltimore Beltway, I-695, west towards Pikesville. Turn south on I-83, the JFX Expressway. Follow it to where it ends on President Street, then turn right on Aliceanna.

From the South: Proceed north on either I-95 or 295, the Baltimore-Washington Parkway. Both will get you to Russell Street and the Stadiums, then follow directions as above.

From the West: Connect with I-70 eastbound, which ends at the Baltimore Beltway, I-695. Turn right (south) on 695, then connect with I-95 north, and proceed into the city as above.