Jenny & Mark

If you’re flying…

The Washington D.C. area is serviced by three major airports (Reagan National, Dulles, and BWI), as well as Amtrak and the infamous Beltway. Of these, Reagan National is by far the closest, while BWI tends to have the best airfare deals. Try the airport code WAS to get flights options to all three airports.

For guests who’d rather not rent a car, there is absolutely no need to! Washington has a fabulous Metro — what you out-of-towners call the Subway, or T, or El, or Tube. The Hyatt Regency Bethesda is situated right atop the “Bethesda” Metro stop on the Red Line, so you can easily metro anywhere you like. If you do rent a car, parking at the hotel’s underground garage costs $12/day.

Note: We plan on providing a shuttle bus to the Ceremony, which will depart the Hyatt at approx. 2 p.m., and on the return drop guests off at the Reception site.

If you’re driving…

Leave now! Washington traffic is almost as legendary as its scandals. Fortunately, though, you won’t be required to do battle with D.C. drivers. Downtown Bethesda, where the Reception site and hotel are situated, is an easy 2 mile drive from the Beltway. Here are general directions to the Hyatt Regency Bethesda; expanded offerings will accompany the invitation.

• From Philadelphia and points North:
  Follow I-95 South past Baltimore to I-495 West, in the direction of Chevy Chase. Stay on 495 West (the Beltway) for about 10 miles, exiting at Bethesda. Follow Rt. 355/Wisconsin Ave. South for two miles, and look for the Hyatt on your right.

• From Virginia and points West:
  Follow I-495 North/East to the Bethesda exit. Follow Rt. 355/Wisconsin Ave. South for two miles, and look for the Hyatt on your right.

• From Washington D.C.:
  Cab it. But tell ‘em to take Connecticut Ave. north into Chevy Chase, then bang a left onto the East-West highway, which leads you straight to the intersection where the Hyatt sits.

If you’re coming by train…

Amtrak trains terminate at Union Station, mere steps from the Capitol Building in Northeast Washington D.C. From there, Bethesda is a 30-dollar, 30-minute cab ride. You can also take the Metro — a Red Line train to Bethesda will put you steps from the hotel in 20 minutes, for about $2.