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TRAVEL INFORMATION / HOW TO GET THERE

The program organizers of this year's meetings in Williamsburg, Virginia look forward to welcoming you in November. You may find the following information useful in making your travel plans.

 

Obtain Special Rates
Obtain special rates BY BOOKING BEFORE OCTOBER 2 and using the code 7177 or ASE.

 

Conference Location Addresss

Williamsburg Hospitality House,
415 Richmond Rd,
Williamsburg, VA 23185-3536

Phone: 757-229-4020
Fax: 757-220-1560

 

Online Maps and Route Planners

Find the location and use the route planner for the Williamsburg Hospital House at Google Maps or Yahoo Maps.

 

Coming By Air

Three airports serve the Williamsburg Area. Richmond International Airport is 40 miles west of Williamsburg, and is generally the most convenient. The smaller Patrick Henry Airport is 15 miles to the east, and Norfolk International Airport about 45 miles east of Williamsburg. Norfolk Airport is only accessible through a tunnel that is often backed up.

Coming from Richmond Airport there is a shuttle bus called Groome Transportation, which is about $25; a taxi will cost between $75-100, whilst all the regular car rental firms (budget, enterprise, national) also have desks in the terminal.

 

Coming by Train

Amtrak has two trains to Williamsburg each day, linked through Norfolk, Richmond, and Washington DC.

 

Coming by Car

Williamsburg is a 3 hour drive from Washington DC, and about 1 hour from the city of Richmond to the west, and 1 hour and fifteen minutes from Norfolk, Virginia. From Washington, follow I-95 south to I-295 east to 64 east towards Norfolk. Take exit 238, and follow the signs for the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center. From Norfolk follow 64 west towards Richmond. Take exit 238 and follow the signs towards the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center.

 

The Hotel Details

The Conference Hotel is the Williamsburg Hospitality House. More information and directions are available at their website.