Accommodations & travel information
Accommodations
Nearby Hotels :
1. Commons Hotel. Distance from Conference: 0.9 Miles, or one light rail stop
Reserve by June 20 (new deadline) to receive conference rate of $144+ Tax / Night
By Phone: call 1-800-822-6757 and ask for the “MTNS Conference Rate”
2. Courtyard Marriott Downtown. Distance from Conference: 0.1 Miles
Reserve by June 19 to receive conference rate of $169+ Tax / Night
By Phone: call 1-877-699-3216 and ask for the “MTNS Conference Rate”
Online Reservations: Book your group rate for MTNS 2016
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mspdc-courtyard-minneapolis-downtown/
Residence Hall dormitories:
We have reserved a block of rooms at a campus residence hall dorms. Attendees can book a room using the link below. Distance from Conference: 0.4 Miles
https://umn.irisregistration.com/Home/Site?code=MTNS
Directions from Minneapolis – St. Paul Airport to University of Minnesota Campus
By TRAIN:
1. Pay $1.75 Fare (by cash or credit card) before boarding the train at the ticket machine on the station platform.
2. Take the Blue Line Northbound from Terminal 1 or 2 to the “Downtown East” Station and Platform. Get off the train and cross to the other side of the station platform.
3. Take the Green Line Eastbound from the “Downtown East” Station to the “East Bank” Station on Washington Avenue.
Alternate Route:
1. Pay 1.75 Fare (by cash or credit card) before boarding the train at the ticket machine on the station platform.
2. Take the Blue Line Northbound from Terminal 1 or 2 to the “Franklin Avenue” Station and Platform. Take the elevator or stairs down to street level.
3. Take the #2 Bus Route to the “Washington Ave & Coffman Union” stop. Use same ticket from train to transfer onto bus.
By TAXI:
1. Approximately $40-$50
if the taxi goes through Hiawatha avenue (more direct) is ~$40, but if it takes you through the highway it is ~$50