There are two major airports within 2.5 hour drive from the conference site. Each airport hosts most of the major U.S. airlines. BWI airport is a regional hub for Southwest Airlines, and often you can find direct flights from many major U.S. cities for the lowest cost.
Rehoboth Beach is accessible with a few hours drive from nearby airports (click the links below for driving directions):
- Philadelphia International (PHL): 2.0 – 2.5 hours
- Baltimore-Washington International (BWI): 2.5 hours
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): 2.5 – 3.0 hours
- Salisbury Regional Airport (SBY): 1 hour
Rental Car information
Each airport has a broad selection of rental car dealerships available. We suggest you look for government rates, or discounts available through AAA, AARP, and others.
Transportation to/from the airport and conference hotel is on your own. Because public transportation is limited during the week, the most convenient option for travel to the hotel may be by car.
Driving Directions
The Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center is located at:
1 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, 19971
Phone: 800-422-0600 | 302-227-2511
Map and directions from Google Maps.
From the North or South:
Drive to the hotel via I-95 and take Route 1 South to Rehoboth Beach. Or take the scenic and relaxing 1.5 hour ferry boat ride from Cape May (NJ) to Lewes (DE), arriving just 11 miles from Rehoboth.
Alternate route from the DC/ Baltimore Area:
Drive over via Routes 50, 404 and 1. Or, approach the lower Delmarva peninsula via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel from VA and take Route 13 North, to Route 113 North, to Route 9 east and then Route 1 South.
Train and Bus Service:
Amtrak has a station in Wilmington, Delaware (made famous by Delaware’s favorite son–Vice President Joe Biden), with bus service that can take you directly to Rehoboth Beach (see below). Please note that beach buses only operate from Friday through Sunday. Train schedules and rates can be found at:
The Route 305 beach bus with minimal stops from Wilmington Rail Station to Rehoboth (stops at the Rehoboth Park and Ride, a short cab ride to the hotel) can be taken for as little as $12.60 one-way:
https://www.visitdelaware.com/beaches/transportation/
https://www.dartfirststate.com/information/routes/pdfs/summer/rt305.pdf?050515
