Getting to The Inn can be one of the most stressful parts of coming for a visit. The information on this page and the link to the NIH Visitor Information website can help you plan your travel. As always, if you have any questions, please call us toll free at 800-644-4660.

NIH Visitor Information- This site contains travel information, campus maps and information about the Institutes.

From Area Airports

Please print out a Shuttle Sign to identify yourself to the shuttle driver.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

When arriving at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), you can catch the NIH shuttle (weekdays and Sundays only) by going to either of two Travelers Aid Desks. In Terminal A, the desk is located curbside at the NIH Shuttle Booth. In Terminals B&C, the desk is curbside between doors 5 & 6 at the NIH Shuttle sign. Please wait there, even if the desk is unattended. The NIH shuttle driver will collect you there.  DCA Shuttle Schedule

For transportation back to the airport, please wait by the transportation desk located in the North Lobby of the NIH Clinical Research Center (Bldg. 10) the shuttle driver will announce “Reagan National Airport” and escort passengers to the shuttle.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

When arriving at Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), the NIH shuttle pick-up points are:

  • Concourse B - Upper Level - Inside Curb Area – Door #4 - Exiting the Southwest Airline doorway.
  • Concourse D - Upper Level - Inside Curb Area – Door #12 - Exiting the Air Tran doorway.
  • Vehicles will be marked "NIH".

Please arrive at the pick up area 5 minutes before the departure time. The driver can only wait a short period of time and cannot leave the Shuttle Bus unattended for any reason. The Information Desk is located in the terminal lobby near door #4, concourse D, and can assist passengers in finding the boarding locations for the shuttle. You can reach the Transportation Desk for NIH at 301-496-1161 for assistance.   BWI Shuttle Schedule

For transportation back to the airport, please wait by the transportation desk located in the North Lobby of the NIH Clinical Research Center (Bldg. 10) the shuttle driver will announce “BWI” and escort passengers to the shuttle.

Dulles International Airport (IAD)

When arriving at Dulles International Airport (IAD), the NIH shuttle pick-up location is curbside at the Lower Level, outside the 2-H baggage claim.   IAD Shuttle Schedule

For transportation back to the airport, please wait by the transportation desk located in the North Lobby of the NIH Clinical Research Center (Bldg. 10) the shuttle driver will announce “Dulles International Airport” and escort passengers to the shuttle.

Remember to travel with our toll free number, 800-644-4660. In the event that you are delayed or lost, you can give us a call for assistance.

Please let us know if we can be of further help. We want to make your travel, like your stay at The Inn, pleasant and as easy as possible.

Driving and Metro Directions to The Children's Inn at NIH

 


Father and Daughter