March 26-28, 2026  |  Baltimore, Maryland

Travel

The Baltimore Convention Center, along with our close by hotels, are centrally located in the heart of downtown Baltimore. This travel section provides essential information to help you plan your trip, including details on flights, ground transportation, and getting around the city once you arrive. We encourage attendees to make travel arrangements early and review all travel-related details prior to departure.

Air Travel

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) 

7050 Friendship Rd, Baltimore, MD 21240

For more information visit: Balitmore/Washington International Marshal Airport (BWI)

Bus & Rail Transportation

The MTA Light Rail Link offers a convenient and affordable way to travel from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to downtown Baltimore and the Baltimore Convention Center.

  • The Light Rail station is located just outside the lower level of the BWI terminal near Concourse E.

  • Purchase a ticket at the station or through the CharmPass mobile app.

  • A one-way fare is $2.00.

Which Train to Take

  • Board a northbound train toward Hunt Valley.

  • Ride until you reach the Convention Center stop.

Travel Time

  • The trip from BWI to the Convention Center takes approximately 30 minutes.

  • Once you exit the station, the Convention Center and nearby hotels are within walking distance.

More more information visit MTA Rail System

Uber/Lyft/Taxi

Prices are based on the average cost of a one-way trip with a travel time of 15 minutes from the airport.

Uber: $23 – $30
Uber XL: $30 – $40

Lyft Standard: $25 – $30
Lyft XL: $30 – $40

Taxi: $30 – $40

Charm City Circulator

Charm City Circulator is a free shuttle bus service designed to help individuals navigate Downtown, Inner Harbor, Fells Point, Federal Hill, and other popular neighborhoods.

The Charm City Circulator consists of five separate routes:

Banner Route: Inner Harbor to Fort McHenry
Cherry Route: Inner Harbor to Cherry Hill
Green Route: Johns Hopkins Hospital campus to North Avenue
Purple Route: 33rd Street to Federal Hill
Orange Route: Hollins Market to Harbor East

Click HERE for full map with live locations of buses

Please note Charm City Circulator is a public service, for any questions or concerns please email: CharmCityCirc@Baltimorecity.gov or for more information visit: Charm City Circulator

Know-Before-You-Go Travel Information

We are excited to welcome you to Catalyst!  As you prepare for your trip, we want to share a few important reminders regarding travel and hotel check‑in:

Travel Delays
Airports continue to report delays and occasional cancellations related to the government shutdown and TSA staffing. If you are flying, please plan to arrive early to allow extra time for security and potential disruptions.

Hotel Check‑In
Hotel check‑in begins at 4:00 PM. You are welcome to arrive any time after that. While hotels will try to accommodate early arrivals, this is determined on a case‑by‑case basis and are not guaranteed.

Arriving After 10:00 PM
If your arrival will be after 10:00 PM, please call your hotel and ask to speak with the front desk manager. Provide your guestroom names/confirmation numbers and an updated arrival time so your guestroom is not inadvertently released.

If you expect to be delayed past 12:00 midnight, please email us at catalyst.hotel@ptk.org  so we can ensure your room is held. Please include the following information:

  • Name
  • The hotel you will be staying at during Catalyst 2026
  • Hotel confirmation number
  • New expected arrival date and time.

Safe Travels!

  • Street Closures Around the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor | Thursday, March 26
    • Attendees with reservations at the Hilton Baltimore arriving on Thursday, March 26, will encounter the following street closings:
      • Camden St. from S. Paca St. to S. Howard St.
      • Eutaw St. from W. Pratt St. to W. Camden St.
      • If arriving via taxi, ride share, motor coach, or passenger you will be unable to pull into the Hilton drop off driveway. You will need to pull up on W. Pratt St. to drop off passengers to check in.
      • If parking in the Hilton parking garage, go directly to the parking garage entrance on S. Paca St. and park then go through the parking garage to the front desk to check in.

Street Closures shown on map below: