GETTING TO THE IACP
From Nearby Airports
From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Reagan National Airport is the closest airport to Alexandria. A short cab ride from the airport (approximately 10 minutes) is the easiest mode of transportation. The average taxi fare from Reagan National is about $10.00 at the time of this writing. More taxi information is available on the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Website. Some nearby hotels offer a free shuttle from the airport.
If driving, follow the signs for the GW Parkway South. Once in Alexandria, make a left at the light onto First Street (a Holiday Inn will be located on the corner). Take the first right onto North St. Asaph Street and continue for approximately 4 blocks. Make a right onto Pendleton and a left into IACP’s parking lot. Limited visitor parking is available.
From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Washington Dulles International Airport is located approximately 33 miles from Alexandria. To reach IACP Headquarters from Dulles, take the Dulles Toll Road to the I-495 exit. Keeping to the right at the fork in the ramp, merge onto the Capital Beltway South toward Richmond (495-Outer Loop). Remain on the Beltway for approximately 17 miles, then take exit 177B-A to Alexandria/Route 1 North (Patrick Street). Once on Route 1 North, get in the far right lane. Turn right on Duke Street (Route 236) and continue to the intersection of Duke Street and South Washington Street. At the light make a left onto S. Washington Street and continue for approximately 8 blocks. IACP is located on your right at the intersection of Pendleton and North Washington Streets.
Alternatively, once on Route 1 North (Patrick Street), continue until you reach the intersection of Pendleton and Route 1. Make a right onto Pendleton and continue approximately 3 blocks until you reach the intersection of Pendleton and North Washington Streets. IACP is located on the right on the far side of the intersection of Pendleton and North Washington Streets.
From Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
BWI is 40 miles from Alexandria. To reach IACP, take the Baltimore/ Washington Parkway towards Washington. Merge onto SR-295S, which becomes I-295S. Continue on 295S until you reach the Capital Beltway and take the I-95/I-495S exit. Stay on the Beltway until you cross the Woodrow Wilson Bridge into Virginia. Take exit 177B-A US-1 South/US-1 North exit and keep left at the fork in the ramp. This will take you on to Route 1 North (Patrick Street). Once on Route 1 North, get in the far right lane. Turn right on Duke Street (Route 236) and continue to the intersection of Duke Street and South Washington Street. At the light make a left onto S. Washington Street and continue for approximately 8 blocks. IACP is located on your right at the intersection of Pendleton and North Washington Streets.
Alternatively, once on Route 1 North (Patrick Street), continue until you reach the intersection of Pendleton and Route 1. Make a right onto Pendleton and continue approximately 3 blocks until you reach the intersection of Pendleton and North Washington Streets. IACP is located on the right on the far side of the intersection of Pendleton and North Washington Streets.