Info Packet

Once registered, Gold Star Families will be mailed an packet with information to help make travel arrangements and plan for the Weekend of Remembrance.

Travel Arrangements for Gold Star Families

Attendees are responsible for their own travel to and from Washington, DC.* Upon registration, families will be mailed a detailed packet of information that contains tips for making travel arrangements, finding accomodations, getting around D.C., and having an enjoyable weekend.

 

Accommodation

Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
2660 Woodley Road Northwest
Washington, DC 20008, United States
(202) 328-2000
Rates: $79 per night, per room

Please note that the quoted reservation rate for the rooms will be higher, but Families United will supplement the room cost upon arrival. Discounted rooms are reserved on limited basis.

 

 

Transportation

Airports

BWI Airport

• 45 – 75 minutes from Hotel
• www.bwiairport.com

Dulles International Airport

• 30 – 55 Minutes from Hotel
• www.mwaa.com/dulles/dulles.htm

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

• 15 – 20 minutes
• www.mwaa.com/reagan/reagan.htm

Airport Shuttles

Super Shuttle 

• Phone: 1-800-BLUE VAN 

• www.supershuttle.com 



Washington Flyer
(Washington Dulles International Airport )

• Phone: 1-888-WASHFLY

• www.washfly.com 



Metropolitan Shuttle
• Phone: 202-487-7515

Washington Metro System

For information on the Washington DC Metro System, please visit www.wmata.com






 

*If your financial situation precludes you from participating, please contact Caroline Alderman at caroline@familiesunitedmission.com. Families United may provide, but cannot guarantee, limited financial assistance in such situations.