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Venue Location

Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport
2799 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA 22202, USA

This venue is centrally located in Arlington’s National Landing / Crystal City area, close to transit, airports, and the nation’s capital.

Rail & Metro Access

RAIL & METRO ACCESS
Washington Metro

  • Crystal City Metro Station (Blue & Yellow Lines) – 0.5 mile (10–15 min walk) from the hotel.

  • Bus connections and transitway stops are near the Metro exit for easy onward travel.

 

Major Metro Lines Serving the Area:

Blue Line — connects through Rosslyn, Arlington, and into D.C.

Yellow Line — connects north through D.C., beyond into Maryland, and south toward Huntington.

Virginia Railway Express (VRE)

Crystal City VRE Station – commuter rail served by the Fredericksburg Line and Manassas Line.

 

  • Good option for travel from Virginia suburbs, Fredericksburg, or Manassas areas.

Amtrak + VRE via Alexandria

Amtrak regional trains serve Alexandria/King Street Station (Union Station on Amtrak routes), where you can transfer to VRE or local transit.

BUS & LOCAL TRANSIT

Metrobus & Arlington Transit

Multiple Metrobus and local Arlington Transit routes stop near the venue:


  • Metrobus: A1X, A11, A40, A27, among others, provide service through Crystal City and linking to Pentagon City and neighborhoods.

  • Arlington Transit (ART): Routes connecting Crystal City with other Arlington communities.

Nearby Bus Stops: Crystal City Transitway + 27 St S (3-minute walk); 23 St & Crystal Dr (10-minute walk).

AIRPORT ACCESS

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

  • Approximately 1 mile from the hotel.

 

Accessible by:

  • Taxi/Rideshare: 5 min

  • Complimentary hotel shuttle: Where available

  • Metro: Yellow/Blue Line from the airport to Crystal City Station (1–2 stops)

 

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Farther from Arlington, typically 40–60 min by rideshare or shuttle.

FROM UNION STATION (AMTRAK)

Take Metro Red/Yellow/Blue Line via Gallery Place to Crystal City Station and walk (10–15 min) or taxi the final leg.

CAR ACCESS & PARKING

Onsite Parking

The Hyatt offers both self-parking and valet (fees vary by event/length of stay).

 

Nearby Parking Garages

• Crystal City Shops Garage — near multiple dining and transit connections.
• Pentagon City Parking Garages — short taxi/Metro ride away.

 

For pull-in parking (event buses & charters), venue coordination with the hotel and local traffic authorities is recommended.

CHARTER / MOTORCOACH PARKING

Charter buses and motorcoaches visiting Crystal City typically use designated shared loading zones or arrange off-site staging with Arlington County and Hyatt Regency event services.

 

Advance coordination is strongly advised through venue logistics to secure bus spots and avoid downtown restrictions.

NEARBY WATER ACCESS (PRIVATE BOATS)

While Crystal City is not directly on a marina strip, nearby water access includes:

  • Washington Sailing Marina (on Washington Channel) — 15–20 min by car.

  • Alexandria Waterfront — private docks, walkable attractions and boat facilities.

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS

Rideshare & Taxi: Widespread throughout the DC metro area

  • Capital Bikeshare: Bike stations near Crystal City Metro for cycling access

  • Walking: Crystal City and National Landing are pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods.

VISITING ARLINGTON TOURISM

For lodging, attractions, and visitor planning, see Visit Arlington Tourism:

 

https://www.visitarlington.com/ (official tourism site)

 

This includes parks, museums, memorials, dining, tours, and transit maps to help attendees explore the region.

QUICK REFERENCE (Transit)

Metro: Blue & Yellow Lines — Crystal City Station
 

VRE: Crystal City Station (Fredericksburg & Manassas Lines)
 

Bus: WMATA Metrobus and ART routes
 

Air: Reagan National Airport (closest)
 

Train: Amtrak via Union Station with Metro transfer

 

This comprehensive guide prepares your Expo attendees for smooth arrival and navigation from nearly any mode of transit or origin point.

The Military Child World Expo (MCWE 2026) is a mission-driven, nonprofit educational initiative dedicated to supporting the entire military-connected community, including active duty, National Guard, Reserve, veterans, retirees, Department of Defense/War, civilians, and their families.
 

Contacts

2461 Eisenhower Avenue

Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Phone: 703-646-8410

Email: info@themilitarychildworldexpo.com

Open To The Public

Family Friendly Activities

Entry: Free Entry

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