There are three ways to get to the Renaissance from the Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) airport:

• Shuttle. Super Shuttle costs about $13 USD but may take a little longer as it may stop at several hotels en route. You can make reservations on their Web site at www.supershuttle.com. Reservations are not required.

• Taxi. Taxis are available and will charge about $30 USD for one person.

• Train. The MARC light rail system picks up at BWI. The cost is $1.60. Just get off at the Howard Street station and then walk 8 or 9 blocks to the hotel.

The trip from this airport to the hotel is around 8 miles.