The NMEA 2026 Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa, and Marina located in Cambridge, Maryland, where most conference activities will take place. Transportation will be provided to the evening event held at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Optional field trips may require transportation.
Airports
Cambridge, Maryland is served by a nearby regional airport with daily American Airlines flights, and is also within easy reach of several major national/international airports served by a wide range of airlines!
Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)
~1h 25m drive to Cambridge
Major hub with service from American, Delta, Southwest, United, and a variety of rental car services
BayRunner Shuttle offers affordable ground transportation between BWI and Maryland’s Eastern Shore, including to the conference hotel!
Salisbury-Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY)
Closest airport (~45m drive to Cambridge)
Small regional airport with several daily flights from Charlotte and Philadelphia via American Airlines
Rental Cars: Avis, Enterprise
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
~1h 40m drive to Cambridge
Major hub with service from American, Delta, Southwest, United, and a variety of rental car services
Dulles International Airport (IAD)
~2h 10m drive to Cambridge
International airport with service from American, Delta, Southwest, United, and a variety of rental car services
Trains
Amtrak does not have a station in or immediately near Cambridge, Maryland. The closest options are BWI Rail Station in Baltimore, and Union Station in Washington, D.C. Union Station has a variety of rental cars on-site, and is a ~1 hr 50 min drive from the conference hotel. Cars cannot be rented directly from the BWI Rail Station, but rental services are available at BWI Airport. A free, short shuttle ride connects the Amtrak station to a variety of airport rental car rentals.
Cars & Parking
Renting a car is recommended for easiest travel to Cambridge and getting around locally. Rental cars are available at the airport and train stations listed above. Self-parking is included with the resort fees. Valet parking is available at the main entrance for $10 (rates may change). Parking availability is limited and subject to space.
Rideshare & Public Transportation
Taxis and rideshare services (Uber and Lyft) are available at major airports and in Cambridge, though service may be more limited on the Eastern Shore than in urban areas. There are commuter buses available but have very long travel times, so these are not a practical option for transportation between airports or train stations and Cambridge.
Shuttle Services
BayRunner Shuttle
Shared shuttle service between BWI Airport and locations throughout Maryland, including at the conference hotel in Cambridge and other sites along the Eastern Shore. One-way, single-rider fare between BWI Airport and the conference hotel is ~$90, and the travel time is ~1h 35m. Tickets and shuttle schedules are available online at the BayRunner Shuttle website.
Other Airport Shuttle Services
Several private shuttle services offer transportation between the conference hotels and nearby airports. See websites for booking and information.
Elusive (elusivetours.com): Sedan (2-passenger) or transit van (10-passenger) options with service to/from BWI, DCA, IAD and PHL. Prices range from $300 to $700 total.
Zbest Worldwide (zbestlimo.com): Sedan, SUV, transit van, mini bus, and motor coach options (2–55 passengers) with service to/from BWI, DCA, and IAD. Prices range from $400 to $1360 total.
ELT Luxury Transportation (eltlimo.com): Sedan, SUV, transit van, mini bus, and motor coach options (2–55 passengers) with service to/from BWI, DCA, and IAD. Prices range from $425 to $1570 total.
