Travel and Lodging
Getting to Eugene
Transportation Options
Eugene is located in the southern Willamette valley, and is accessible via car (I-5 runs close to campus), train (there is an Amtrack station 1.8 miles from campus), or air (10.2 miles from campus). Two train routes run through Eugene (Amtrack Cascades and Coast Starlight), which can make for a convenient option if you live on the West Coast. The Eugene Airport (EUG) is served by most major airlines (American, Alaska Air, Delta, United) and some budget airlines as well (Avelo, Allegiant, Southwest).
Getting to UO from the Airport
If you are looking for transportation services between the Eugene Airport (EUG) and your hotel, or campus, these are the options available:
Taxi companies (between $30-50)
Rideshare companies (e.g., Lyft, Uber, between $25-50)
Shuttle service through Groome (average $25 booking in advance)
Check with your hotel, they may have a shuttle service.
You can read about each of these options in more detail here.
Lodging
AACL lodging Special rates
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites-Eugene offers a special rate for AACL attendees. To reserve the special rate, please click on this link and select your desired dates. Note that the special rate is for stays between September 11th to September 19th only.
Amenities at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites in Eugene: Continental hot breakfast is included from 6:30 AM to 10 AM each morning. Indoor Pool and Spa, 24-hour fitness center, 24-hour business center, and walking distance from the University of Oregon.
Other options
parking & moving around Eugene
Eugene is a walking-friendly city. However, if you are looking to explore further, here are some options to make your visit easier.
Parking
Daily Parking is available in the Millrace Parking Garage ($5/day; no overnight parking)
This line connects the area where AACL will take place with the rest of campus and even areas of our sister city, Springfield.
Day passes are $3.50 and you will need the Umo app to utilize the bus system. You can learn more about it here.
PeaceHealth Rides bikes can be rented for $1/ride throughout Eugene at any of the 40 stations sporting the 350 distinctive blue bikes. Riders can pick up and drop off the rentable bikes for trips across the city. To get riding, download the app here.