Traveling to Columbus

All major airlines fly into Columbus International Airport. Several forms of ground transportation are available from the airport to the conference hotels and conference site. For information about ground transportation and things to do while in Columbus please visit the home page of the web site.

Conference location

Fawcett Center

All sessions for the conference will be held at the Fawcett Center (http://www.fawcettcenter.com/) located on OSU campus, minutes away from downtown Columbus and within walking distance of conference hotels. The Fawcett Center is situated just 15 minutes northwest of Port Columbus International Airport and within a 10-minute drive of downtown Columbus. The Fawcett Center is conveniently located for easy access to all of the Columbus area's many attractions.

Travel info to/from the airport:

The airport is located approximately 15 miles from campus and the hotels. The hotels listed on our website do not have shuttles to the airport. They all recommend that you take a taxi. They have lists of taxi companies that they recommend (and that give them reduced rates, in some cases). The costs of taxis run between $15 and $30, depending on the company and the hotel. Call your hotel for more information.

Public Transportation: The bus system in Columbus, called COTA, is another option. For information on the routes/times, visit their website www.cota.com. On the website, they have their schedule maps and times information, a trip planner, and hints for riding COTA. Alternatively, you may call their customer service line (614) 228-1776.

Directions to the Fawcett Center

From the East & Port Columbus International Airport

  1. Take 670 West to State Route 315 North.
  2. Follow State Route 315 North to the Lane Avenue exit.
  3. Go East (a right turn) on Lane Avenue.
  4. Take Lane Avenue to Olentangy River Road (second traffic light).
  5. Turn North (a left turn) on to Olentangy River Road.
  6. The Fawcett Center is the first driveway on the East (right) side of Olentangy River Road.

From the North

  1. Take either I-71 or State Route 23 South to I-270 West.
  2. Take I-270 West to State Route 315 South.
  3. Follow State Route 315 South to the Lane Avenue exit.
  4. Go East (a left turn) on Lane Avenue.
  5. Take Lane Avenue to Olentangy River Road (second traffic light).
  6. Turn North (a left turn) on to Olentangy River Road.
  7. The Fawcett Center is the first driveway on the East (right) side of Olentangy River Road.

From the South

  1. Take either I-71 North to State Route 315 North, OR State Route 23 North to I-270 West to State Route 315 North.
  2. Follow State Route 315 North to the Lane Avenue exit.
  3. Go East (a right turn) on Lane Avenue.
  4. Take Lane Avenue to Olentangy River Road (second traffic light).
  5. Turn North (a left turn) on to Olentangy River Road.
  6. The Fawcett Center is the first driveway on the East (right) side of Olentangy River Road.

From the West

  1. Take I-70 East to State Route 315 North.
  2. Follow State Route 315 North to the Lane Avenue exit.
  3. Go east (a right turn) on Lane Avenue.
  4. Take Lane Avenue to Olentangy River Road (second traffic light).
  5. Turn North (a left turn) on to Olentangy River Road.
  6. The Fawcett Center is the first driveway on the East (right) side of Olentangy River Road.

Special Needs: If you require special services, facilities, or dietary considerations (vegetarian or otherwise) to support your participation in the conference please contact pmena2010@ehe.osu.edu. Note that the hotel has wheelchair access, Braille signage, and in-room strobe fire alarms.