Please advised: Check the CDC website for travel requirements to enter the US. Please read all travel requirements before assuming you will be allowed entry. Check the Maryland Dept. of Health website for local safety protocols. 

 

Directions from Local Area Airports:  

There are three international airports that provide easy access to Annapolis.  Each airport offers a variety of ground transportation options including rental cars, shuttles and public transportation.  The direct link to the BWI shuttle service can be found here. For IAD and DCA, consider a company such as SuperShuttle. For nonstop, direct transportation services consider a shuttle service, Metro Trip Planner, Uber, Lyft or a taxi.

    • From Baltimore/Washington (BWI), 24 mi:
        Google Map directions
        • Get on I-97 S in Ferndale from MD-170 N and MD-162 E/Aviation Blvd (3.8 mi)
        • Continue on I-97 S to Parole. Take exit 24 from US-301 N/US-50 E (18.3 mi)
        • Continue on MD-70 S/Rowe Blvd. Drive to Lafayette Ave in Annapolis (1.5 mi)

    • From Ronald Reagan (DCA), 36 mi:
        Google Map Directions
        • Get on I-395 N from George Washington Memorial Pkwy  (2.1 mi)
        • Take State Hwy 295 and US-50 E to MD-70 S/Rowe Blvd in Parole.
        • Take exit 24 from US-50 E (32.5 mi)
        • Continue on MD-70 S/Rowe Blvd. Drive to Lafayette Ave in Annapolis (1.5 mi)

    • From Dulles (IAD), 62 mi:
        Google Map Directions
        • Get on VA-267 E in Hunter Mill from Aviation Dr (2.5 mi)
        • Follow VA-267 E, I-495 N and US-50 E to MD-70 S/Rowe Blvd in Parole.
        • Take exit 24 from US-50 E (57.8 mi)
        • Continue on MD-70 S/Rowe Blvd. Drive to Lafayette Ave in Annapolis (1.5 mi)

 

Driving Directions from NIST (49.3 miles):

    • Get on I-270 S from Bureau Dr (0.6 mi)
    • Follow I-270 S, I-495 E and US-50 E to MD-70 S/Rowe Blvd in Parole.
    • Take exit 24 from US-50 E (47.2 mi)
    • Continue on MD-70 S/Rowe Blvd. Drive to Lafayette Ave in Annapolis (1.5 mi)

 

Getting Around Annapolis: 

Historic Annapolis is easy to explore on foot.  Walking around the area is the best way to experience the cobblestone sidewalks, colonial architecture, and local shops.  Public transportation is also available for getting around the greater Annapolis area.

Annapolis Circulator: The Circulator runs every 20 minutes Monday through Saturday 7:30 AM to 11 PM and Sunday 8 AM to 8 PM.  The Circulator is a local trolley that travels from the City’s four parking garages around the Central Business District, Westgate Circle to Memorial Circle, allowing the public to enjoy shops, food, entertainment, and other local attractions.  Visit the Annapolis Circulator website for more information about its route and current location.

 

Bus: The Annapolis Transit’s Rainbow Route makes 180 stops around the city, and serves several area hotels.  Bus maps and schedules are linked below, and are also available at the Visitors Center.  Contact Annapolis Transportation at 401-263-7964.

 

Taxi: Several Taxi services are available for travel around Annapolis and the surrounding areas.  Uber also operates in Annapolis.

For a list of area attractions visit our Things To Do page.