Getting to Annapolis

By Plane:
Annapolis is served by Baltimore-Washington International Airport (800/I-FLY-BWI or 410/859-7111), located approximately 20 miles northwest of the city. Minibus transfer services between the airport and the major hotels of Annapolis and the Naval Academy are operated by BWI Shuttle Express/Supershuttle (410/859-0800). Reservations are required at least 2 hours in advance. Transfer by taxi is more costly, but is direct with no stops. Contact BWI Taxi Service at 410/859-1100.

By Car
From Baltimore and points north, take I-695 (the Baltimore beltway) to I-97 south and U.S. Route 50 east. Rowe Boulevard from U.S. Route 50 will take you into the city. From Washington, D.C., take U.S. Route 50 east off the Washington beltway (I-495) to Rowe Boulevard.
It is best to walk the historic district because parking is difficult. You can also park at the Navy/Marine Corps Stadium (off Rowe Boulevard at Taylor Avenue) and ride the shuttle into the historic district. Shuttles depart every 15 minutes and run daily from May to mid-October from 6:30am to 8pm. From mid-October to May, they run Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 7pm. The shuttle is free on weekends and has a nominal cost during the week.

By Bus
Greyhound (800/231-2222: offers service from the eastern seaboard. Buses depart from and arrive at the Navy/Marine Corps Stadium on Rowe Boulevard.

Baltimore MTA (410/539-5000) provides weekday service to and from Baltimore; buses stop at College Avenue by the State Buildings and the Navy/Marine Corps Stadium. Dillon's Bus Service (800/827-3490 or 410/647-2321) offers weekday direct service to and from Washington, D.C., with buses stopping at the Navy/Marine Corps Stadium, Harry S. Truman Park, and several other places downtown.

Getting Around
By Shuttle: For visitors and local residents, the Annapolis Department of Parking and Transportation (410/263-7964 on weekdays and 410/263-7994 on weekends) operates a shuttle-bus service between the historic/business district and the parking area of the Navy/Marine Corps Stadium. Shuttles operate May to mid-October daily from 6:30am to 8pm; mid-October to May, Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 7pm. Shuttles depart approximately every 15 minutes.

By Water Taxi
Annapolis has regular water taxi service in the summer months, operating from
the City Dock to restaurants and other destinations along Spa and Back Creeks. It also functions as a regular taxi, and can be reserved for individual pick-up. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:30am to midnight, Friday from 9:30am to 1am, Saturday from 9am to 1am, and Sunday from 9am to midnight.

By Car
Parking: Much of he charm of Annapolis is its 18th-century style. Midtown Annapolis is very compact, with narrow streets; and parking in the historic district is limited. There is a park-and-ride lot accessible to public transportation.

By Bus
From Monday through Saturday, Annapolis Transit also runs commuter bus service from the historic district to other parts of the city such as the Annapolis Mall or Eastport. Buses run every half hour, starting at 5:30am and continuing to 7pm.