NAVIGATING YOUR

NAVIGATING YOUR WAY AROUND ANNAPOLIS, ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY & BEYOND

When you think of international travel destinations, cities like Paris, Tokyo, and Los Angeles may come to mind. But what if you could access international hubs while still enjoying a laid-back, casual feel to your travels? It’s no secret the East Coast is home to some of the most desirable cities to visit like New York City, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia. If you’re looking for a great base camp to access any of these great places, consider Anne Arundel County for your stay.

Whether you are navigating the area for pleasure, as a business traveler, or someone looking to settle down long-term in, you will find it easy to move through the area locally, regionally, nationally, and even internationally with the reliable transportation options and systems in place.

GETTING HERE—TRAINS, PLANES, AND AUTOMOBILES

The BWI/Arundel Mills region is built around the idea of accessibility, hospitality, and entertainment. Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is a world-class travel center with numerous means of arrival and departure including domestic and international flights, cross-country train lines through Amtrak, easy access to Baltimore City via the Light Rail, and numerous rental car options. If you plan to stay nearby in the BWI/Arundel Mills region, convenient shuttle services are offered at a wide selection to transport you to and from the airport, your hotel, and the region’s many nearby attractions. If your goal is to experience the heart of downtown Annapolis, a short taxi and app-based car services like Uber and Lyft are just a swipe away. For large groups, an airport shuttle can be reserved for custom trips.

If you’re Washington, D.C. bound and staying in the BWI/Arundel Mills region, guests can journey to Baltimore City’s Penn Station utilizing the Light Rail. Upon exiting the Light Rail for Penn Station, travelers can buy tickets for the MARC train that runs from Baltimore’s Penn Station to Washington, D.C.’s Union Station. These stations are both historic sites with awe-inspiring architecture and place you in the heart of the cities’ cultural epicenters. Visitors staying in Annapolis and wanting to access the nation’s capital can choose to drive into the city itself, or park at New Carrollton in nearby Prince George’s County and utilize the Metro Rail to avoid navigating city streets.

BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL THURGOOD MARSHALL AIRPORT (BWI)—

A Premier Travel Hub

BWI Airport is highly regarded in passenger satisfaction surveys for its variety of dining and shopping choices, affordability, and as a convenient travel hub with a variety of parking options. Southwest Airlines is by far the biggest and most active carrier at this airport—but you can also find British Airways, United, Delta, Spirit/Jetblue, Air Canada, Frontier, Allegiant, American and more. New carriers are added frequently such as Iceland’s Play Airlines connecting you to the rest of the world.