An Interdisciplinary Conference
at the University of Texas at Austin
October 10th-12th, 2008

DIRECTIONS AND ACCOMMODATIONS  

Coming Soon:

• Information on conference hotel.
• Information on flop space for graduate students and un/underemployed conference attendees.

Conference Location:

• Texas Union and Mezes Hall near the Tower at the center of the University of Texas Campus. See the Tower area map and other UT maps.
• Possible UT internet use as guest; most Austin coffeehouses have free wireless access

Getting To/From the Airport:

• All Airport Shuttles, Taxis and Rental Cars
• 100 Airport Flyer Bus
  The 100 Airport flyer picks up at the lower level of Austin Bergstrom Airport and makes limited stops in downtown Austin. Please contact your hotel to find out if they are on the 100 Flyer route. (Some hotels are noted on the route map.)

Driving from Austin Bergstrom International Airport

• When leaving the airport, turn left (west) on Hwy 71 and stay in one of the two right lanes.
• Stay in one of the righthand lanes as they curve to the right onto the Bastrop Highway/US 183.
• Continue in the same lane as it crosses the bridge over the Colorado River and then follow it to the right onto Airport Blvd.
• Stay on Airport Blvd. until the intersection with MLK Street.
• Turn left onto MLK and proceed as in the directions from IH-35 below.

Getting Around Austin

• Parking: Click here for a map of regular and handicap accessible parking locations on the UT campus.
• Hotel Shuttle: Many Austin hotels provide free shuttle service within a 2-4 mile radius, so you may want to inquire with your hotel about transportation options.
• Capital Metro Public Transportation: Use the Capital Metro Trip Planner to find the best route. Check particularly Dillo Routes from downtown (free jitney bus).
• UT Shuttle Service.

Driving Directions to the Conference from IH-35

• Take the MLK exit and turn west at the light (= right turn for those traveling south on IH-35; a left turn for those traveling north).
• Travel west 3 blocks on MLK St. to the Trinity Garage; turn left on San Jacinto Boulevard to enter the garage (see UT main parking map for other alternatives).
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• drive 7 blocks to the public garage at the high-rise Dobie Mall; turn right on Whitis Street for two blocks, until you see the garage on your right.

Hotels and Accommodations:

• Hotels near the UT campus (note that distances are from the Thompson Conference Center on the NE corner of campus)
• What's going on in Austin